← 1970 1969 1968 1971 in the United Arab Emirates → 1972 1973 1974
Decades:	1970s 1980s 1990s
See also:	Other events of 1971 Timeline of Emirati history

Events from the year 1971 in the United Arab Emirates.

Incumbents

• President: Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (starting 2 December)
• Prime Minister: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (starting 9 December)

Events

December

• December 2 - Six of the emirates of the Trucial States form the United Arab Emirates.