The United Arab Emirates is a country located in Western Asia at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. It is a federation of seven emirates, each of which has a ruler, and has a long coastline along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The UAE's culture is based on Arabian culture and has attractions such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.