Ports and Airports
Airports
| Airport | Code | Emirate |
|---|---|---|
| Zayed International | AUH | Abu Dhabi |
| Al Ain International | AAN | Abu Dhabi |
| Dubai International | DXB | Dubai |
| Al Maktoum International | DWC | Dubai |
| Sharjah International | SHJ | Sharjah |
| Ras Al Khaimah International | RKT | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Fujairah International | FJR | Fujairah |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet1
Dubai International had 31.5 million passengers in H1 2026, down 31.3% after the regional airspace closures, and flies to 217 destinations in 99 countries. Zayed International handled 32.5 million passengers in 2025 and more than 93,000 a day in late June 2026.2,3
Seaports
| Emirate | Main seaports |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Zayed Port, Khalifa Port, Free Port, Musaffah Port |
| Dubai | Jebel Ali Port, Mina Rashid, Mina Al Hamriya, Dubai Creek and Deira Wharfage |
| Sharjah | Sharjah Container Terminal, Port Khalid, Hamriya Port, Khor Fakkan Container Terminal |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Saqr Port |
| Fujairah | Fujairah Port |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet1
Jebel Ali has 4 terminals, more than 100 berths and 25 km of quay. Khor Fakkan, on the Gulf of Oman, has 6 berths, 18 cranes and capacity for 3.5 million TEU a year.4,5
Roads and rail
- E11, the longest road in the UAE, from Al Silah in Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah; it is Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai
- E311, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, linking Dubai to the other emirates
- E611, the Emirates Bypass road, from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah
- Sheikh Khalifa highway, linking Dubai and Fujairah
Source: UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet1
Etihad Rail's 900 km network runs from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah, with freight through 11 terminals and four major ports.6
Frequently Asked Questions
How many international airports does the UAE have?
Seven: Zayed International (AUH) and Al Ain (AAN) in Abu Dhabi, Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) in Dubai, Sharjah (SHJ), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Fujairah (FJR).
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
- Dubai Media Incorporated: DXB welcomed 31.5 million guests in H1 2026
- Gulf News: Zayed International Airport welcomes more than 93,000 passengers a day (July 2026)
- Dubai Media Office: DP World records highest cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port (February 2025)
- Gulf News: MSC Mariella docks at Khorfakkan Port (September 2026)
- Etihad Rail: The UAE's national rail project
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.