<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><a href="index.php?option=com_jetour&amp;view=otherpages&amp;otpage_id=25">General Facts</a> | Geography | <a href="index.php?option=com_jetour&amp;view=otherpages&amp;otpage_id=21">Culture</a> | <a href="index.php?option=com_jetour&amp;view=otherpages&amp;otpage_id=22">Emirati Food</a> | <a href="index.php?option=com_jetour&amp;view=otherpages&amp;otpage_id=23">Leisure</a> | <a href="index.php?option=com_jetour&amp;view=otherpages&amp;otpage_id=24">Shopping</a><br /><br /><br />The United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven members: Abu Dhabi (the capital city), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. <br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><br />The estimated total area of the country is about 83,600 sq km, much of it in Abu Dhabi emirate. The second largest emirate Dubai, has an area of 3,885 sq km. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as the largest of the seven emirates federation. It is where the head office of the president of the state and the government, and the headquarter of foreign embassies, oil and commercial companies. Located less than 250 metres from the mainland.<br /><br />It is a cosmopolitan city with urban architecture, lush green gardens and fountains. It bursts with dazzling business-cum-leisure facilities ranging from state-of-the-art convention centre, luxurious hotels, spas, designer golf courses, theatres and very soon, some of the world’s most famous museums. The palace-like shopping malls and indigenous souqs in Abu Dhabi make for a great shopping expedition. Gastronomic treats further abound from cool and sophisticated cafes, clubs and restaurants. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Abu Dhabi is becoming the most important cultural city in the UAE, attracting many visitors to its multiple cultural events throughout the year. </span></p>