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• The UAE is mostly covered with desert

where the Rub’ Al Khali Desert stretches into

its land. The coastal areas along the Arabian

Gulf are at, while Al-Hajar Mountains are

very visible in the upper east and shared

with Oman. Jabal Yibir is located there and

considered the highest point in the UAE,

with its height of 1,727 m.

Climate
Desert safari in Dubai
• The climate of the UAE is subtropical: dry,

with hot summers and warm winters. The

hottest months are July and August, while

the temperature is lower in the area of

Al-Hajar Mountains because of its elevation.

Culture and Major Income Resources

• The UAE is also known for its pearl divers,

who dive to the ocean oor to search for
Jet ski racing in Abu Dhabi
oysters, which sometimes contain precious

pearls.

• The UAE has a very good diplomatic

relationship with Egypt and is considered to

be one of the major Arab investors in the

Egyptian economy.

• Oil is one of the major sources of the

federation’s income since Abu Dhabi has

around one-tenth of the world’s oil reserves. Ferris wheel in Al Qasba, Sharjah

Natural gas is also a major source of income

for the area.

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