The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is located in the Middle East next to Saudi Arabia and Oman and comprises of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain) that were previously known as the Trucial States. There is 1,318 kilometres of coastline. The flat coastal plain merges into rolling sand dunes of the vast desert with mountains in east. The UAE boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, markets and the renowned duty-free shopping of dazzling Dubai, all packed into a relatively small area.This is United Arab Emirates.