United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Emirate Codes
When dealing with addresses or locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), our API uses the following emirate codes. These codes are based on the ISO 3166-2:AE standard for UAE's emirates.
| Code | Emirate (English) | Emirate (Arabic) | Capital City |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE-AJ | Ajman | عجمان | Ajman City |
| AE-AZ | Abu Dhabi | أبو ظبي | Abu Dhabi City |
| AE-FU | Fujairah | الفجيرة | Fujairah City |
| AE-SH | Sharjah | الشارقة | Sharjah City |
| AE-DU | Dubai | دبي | Dubai City |
| AE-RK | Ras Al Khaimah | رأس الخيمة | Ras Al Khaimah City |
| AE-UQ | Umm Al Quwain | أم القيوين | Umm Al Quwain City |
Usage Notes
- The UAE consists of seven emirates, each with its own local government
- Codes follow the ISO format with 'AE-' prefix followed by two letters
- Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ) is the capital emirate of the UAE
- Dubai (AE-DU) is the largest city and main business hub
- When specifying locations in the UAE in your API requests, please use these exact codes for the emirate
Special Considerations
- Each emirate may have multiple cities and municipalities
- Some free zones and special economic areas may have specific addressing requirements
- For international shipping and documentation, always include both the emirate code and the city name
- Postal codes are not standardized across all emirates
Updated about 1 month ago