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United Arab Emirates ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive United Arab Emirates ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone
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United Arab Emirates's Postal Code Format

The United Arab Emirates does not currently use a traditional numeric or alphanumeric postal code system for street addresses. Instead, mail delivery relies on P.O. Boxes. Therefore, there is no local term for ‘postal code’ in the UAE, and the concept of postal codes, regions, and towns as defined by a comprehensive GeoPostcodes database for a postal code system does not apply in the same way as in countries with standard postal codes. This differs significantly from world postal codes and numeric US ZIP codes, which are five-digit numbers used to specify delivery areas for street addresses.

  • Format: -

    • Mandatory to include P.O. Box; no postcode system in place
    • Mandatory to include P.O. Box; no postcode system in place
    • 0 postcodes covering 23 regions and 1,089 towns

    Examples: 1000 - DUBAI (United Arab Emirates)

  • Structure of Postcodes

    • Format: -
    • Hierarchical levels: Mandatory to include P.O. Box; no postcode system in place

  • Management & Authority

    Primary postal authority: The primary postal authority for the United Arab Emirates is Emirates Post, and mail is directed to a specified P.O. Box as there is no postcode system in place.

  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [P.O. Box] [P.O. Box Number], [City]
    • Administrative divisions used:P.O. Box 1111, DUBAI

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United Arab Emirates Administrative Divisions

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Key Features:

  • 247 countries
  • Unified global hierarchy
  • Up to 5 administrative levels
  • Includes complex geographies

United Arab Emirates Address Format

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Coverage Statistics

Total ZIP Codes

23

Provinces & Territories

1,089

Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate United Arab Emirates postal code data into your systems
CSV Format

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GeoJSON Format

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GML Format

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DAT Format

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Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the United Arab Emirates postal code dataset
Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1
Region2
Region3
Region4
Char(80)
Administrative division level 1
Administrative division level 2
Administrative division level 3
Administrative division level 4
These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
Latitude
Longitude
DoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Global dataset containing all administrative divisions, cities and zip codes.

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M Postal Codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Boundary Data

A global dataset of polygons representing postal codes and administrative areas.

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • Up to 6 levels
  • 1,7M boundaries
  • High-precision
  • 245K Admin areas
  • Visualization

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: GeoJSON, Geopackage, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Population Database

Global population estimates at postal code and administrative level covering a span of 55 years: past, present, and future.

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 243K Admin areas
  • 55 year span
  • Yearly updates
  • 645K ZIP codes

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC

Address Database

International dataset with all administrative areas, cities, streets, and relevant postal codes.

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Key features

  • 81 Countries
  • 299 languages
  • 26,5M streets
  • 400 time zones
  • 9.3M ZIP codes
  • 4M cities

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, KML, Shapefile (SHP), GeoJSON

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Global Postal Code Coverage

247 countries and territories with standardized formatting and reliable geographic information.

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Continents Coverage

North America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Middle East
Oceania-Pacific
South & Central America

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Updated: April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The ZIP code for Abu Dhabi does not exist. The United Arab Emirates does not use postal/ZIP codes. Use a P.O. Box instead, for example:

P.O. Box 12345
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

If an online form requires a ZIP code, enter 00000.

The United Arab Emirates does not have 5-digit ZIP codes. Addresses rely on P.O. Box numbers. For online forms that require a 5-digit ZIP, use 00000 or provide the company’s P.O. Box and city (e.g., Dubai). Always confirm with the recipient or courier.
No. The United Arab Emirates does not use ZIP/postal codes. Mail and deliveries rely on P.O. Box numbers and the emirate/city. Example: – Recipient Name – P.O. Box 12345 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates For couriers, include landmarks or a location code (e.g., Dubai’s Makani number) and a phone number. If an online form forces a ZIP code, use 00000 (or 99999) and ensure the P.O. Box is provided.
No. The United Arab Emirates does not use postal codes. Mail is addressed to PO Boxes; include the recipient’s PO Box number and emirate. For courier deliveries, provide the full street/building name, community, and a location code (e.g., Dubai’s Makani or Abu Dhabi’s Onwani) plus a phone number. If an online form forces a postal/ZIP code, enter 00000 or N/A and ensure the PO Box appears elsewhere in the address.
No town in the United Arab Emirates has the ZIP code 12345. The UAE does not use ZIP/postal codes; mail is delivered using PO Box numbers associated with the recipient and their city/emirate.
No. The United Arab Emirates does not use a national ZIP/postal code system. Mail is typically addressed to a PO Box number tied to a city/emirate (e.g., PO Box 12345, Dubai). For online forms requiring a ZIP, residents often enter 00000 and ensure the PO Box and full address/phone are included. Courier deliveries use a street address and phone.
No. The United Arab Emirates does not use a nationwide ZIP/postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers assigned to individuals or businesses. If an online form requires a ZIP code, you can enter 00000 or provide the recipient’s P.O. Box. For courier deliveries, include the full street address, area, emirate, and a contact phone number.
The country calling code +971 is often mistaken for a ZIP code in the United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates has no ZIP code system. Use the recipient’s PO Box and city/emirate instead. If a form requires a ZIP code, enter 00000 and ensure the PO Box is included.

PO Box 12345
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates does not use postal codes. There is no standard postal code format. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers assigned to recipients. Use: Recipient Name, P.O. Box XXXXX, City (e.g., Dubai), United Arab Emirates. If an online form requires a code, you may enter 00000, but the P.O. Box is what matters.

The United Arab Emirates does not use ZIP codes, so there is no digit count. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers assigned to individuals or organizations.
No. In the United Arab Emirates, addresses generally do not include ZIP codes. Mail is routed using a P.O. Box number tied to a post office in each emirate. A typical mailing address includes recipient, building/street/area, emirate, and P.O. Box. Example: Company Name, Building X, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE, P.O. Box 12345. Couriers may use detailed location and phone number instead.