The United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Nicosia, and Cyprus maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.

The two countries established diplomatic relations on 6 June 2007.

[1] However, they have been cooperating since 1960 on the economic aspect, since they are both located in the Middle East.

[2] As part of attracting foreign direct investment from U.A.E.

to Cyprus, the Cypriot Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism opened the non-profit organisation Cyprus Trade Centre in Dubai in 1977.