The United Arab Emirates Ethnic Groups form an integral part of the population of the country. There are several ethnic groups that have made the United Arab Emirates their permanent home. An interesting feature has been revealed while studying the population structure in the country. According to 1982 census, less than 20% of the population consists of original UAE citizens.
United Arab Emirates Ethnic Groups consist of various South Asian tribes that make almost half of the population. Apart from them, there are many Westerners and East Asians in the country and according to 1982 they comprise almost 8% of the total population. The Emiratis and other Arabian and Iranian tribes and clans also constitute a major part of the UAE population, which is almost about 30-40%. There are also Palestinians, Jordanians and Egyptians in UAE. The amalgamation of varied customs, cultures and traditions of the ethnic groups in United Arab Emirates has made the cultural ambience of the country extremely rich.
There is unity and harmony among the people of United Arab Emirates, in spite of the fact that various ethnic groups have settled the country. Each of these ethnic groups has a distinct culture and custom. The study of these ethnic groups has helped to know about the population of the country to a great deal.
