United Arab Emirates Address Format
UAE addresses in English are written from smallest to largest unit: recipient, building/villa number and street, then district, then the emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah...) which acts as the 'city' line, then the country. Since there are no postal codes, a P.O. Box number often replaces the street line entirely (e.g. 'P.O. Box 12345, Abu Dhabi').
Standard format
Local format (Arabic)
P.O. Box number (no postal codes) rules
| Field name | P.O. Box number (no postal codes) |
|---|---|
| Format | N/A - no national postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | The UAE has no national postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers rented from Emirates Post, combined with the emirate and locality. Dubai's Makani 10-digit building numbers identify building entrances but are not postal codes. |
Fields used in United Arab Emirates
| State / region | Yes — "Emirate" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street address / building" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes |
FAQ
What postal code format does United Arab Emirates use?
The UAE has no national postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers rented from Emirates Post, combined with the emirate and locality. Dubai's Makani 10-digit building numbers identify building entrances but are not postal codes.
How do you write an address in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. UAE addresses in English are written from smallest to largest unit: recipient, building/villa number and street, then district, then the emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah...) which acts as the 'city' line, then the country. Since there are no postal codes, a P.O. Box number often replaces the street line entirely (e.g. 'P.O. Box 12345, Abu Dhabi').
Does United Arab Emirates use postal codes?
No. The UAE has no national postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers rented from Emirates Post, combined with the emirate and locality. Dubai's Makani 10-digit building numbers identify building entrances but are not postal codes.
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Sources
- https://www.emiratespost.ae
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf