Locating Abu Dhabi on the Map: UAE's Capital in Geographic Context

Where Is Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is the capital city and largest emirate (by area: 67,340 km² / 87% of UAE) of the United Arab Emirates. On a map, it occupies the southwestern portion of the Arabian Peninsula's Persian Gulf coast.

Key Geographic References

• Coordinates: 24°28′N 54°22′E (city center).
• Borders: Saudi Arabia (south/west), Oman (east), Persian Gulf (north).
• Neighbors: Dubai emirate (northeast, ~140 km by road); Al Ain (inland oasis city, 160 km east).
• Islands: 200+ islands (e.g., Yas, Saadiyat, Reem, Sir Bani Yas) extend its coastline to 700+ km.

Map Visualization

[Image of the United Arab Emirates map with Abu Dhabi highlighted]

Note: The referenced map image is not included in this text output. For interactive maps, use Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or UAE government geoportal (bayanat.ae).

Why Location Matters

• Energy: 94% of UAE's oil/gas reserves lie in Abu Dhabi emirate.
• Trade: Khalifa Port (semi-automated, 2.5M TEU) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) are global logistics nodes.
• Geopolitics: Strategic depth for UAE; hosts French (Camp de la Paix) and US (Al Dhafra) military facilities.

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