Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates's 86-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 79 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 11 frigates, 11 vs 9 corvettes, 31 vs 0 amphibious ships, 42 vs 9 patrol boats, 2 vs 3 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Saudi Arabia). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
United Arab Emirates Navy 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Total ships | 86 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 79 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Emirati ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 11 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 42 | |
| Amphibious ships | 31 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's navy is 2.5 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (86 vs 34).