Major Onshore Oil Fields of the United Arab Emirates

The UAE's onshore production is concentrated in Abu Dhabi, with smaller fields in Dubai and Sharjah.

Abu Dhabi (ADNOC Onshore)

• Bab – Supergiant, discovered 1958, primary production since 1960s
• Bu Hasa – Giant field, major contributor since 1965
• Asab – Significant reserves, developed 1960s
• Sahil (Saath Al Razboot) – Includes Mubarraz, Umm Al Anbar
• Shah – Sour gas/condensate, major recent development

Dubai

• Falah
• Margham
• Rashid (offshore but administered with onshore)

Sharjah

• Sajaa – Gas/condensate field, developed by SNOC/ENI

Strategic Role

Onshore fields provide low-cost, stable baseline production complementing offshore giants (Upper Zakum, Umm Shaif). ADNOC's enhanced oil recovery (EOR) programs—CO₂ injection, polymer flooding—extend field life.

These fields underpin UAE's role as OPEC's 3rd-largest producer and a reliable global supplier.