World CapitalsWhat is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in Asia.
Abu Dhabi's name means Father of the Gazelle, and the city began on an island in the Persian Gulf.
Where is Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is located at approximately 24.47° N, 54.37° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Doha, Qatar 300 km
- Manama, Bahrain 428 km
- Muscat, Oman 440 km
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 768 km
- Kuwait City, Kuwait 836 km