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United Arab Emirates Address Format

How to write an address in United Arab Emirates: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a United Arab Emirates address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1Building 123, Example Street
  2. 2Al Barsha
  3. 3Dubai
  4. 4United Arab Emirates

Postal code: No postal codes

Correct example

Building 123, Example Street
Al Barsha
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

The UAE does not use postal codes for most addresses. Include the building, street, area, and emirate.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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