While you’re there · United Arab Emirates

Will people speak English in United Arab Emirates?

English: very high.

English works everywhere.

United Arab EmiratesLanguage

English works everywhere.

Official language: Arabic.

Words that help in United Arab Emirates

ShukranThank you
MarhabaHello

Every detail we holdThe language facts, as checked

Official
  • Arabic
English prevalence
Very high — English works everywhere
Key phrases
  • Shukran — Thank you
  • Marhaba — Hello

Language elsewhereThe same section for other places we cover