The flag of the United Arab Emirates consists of three equal horizontal bands of green, white, and black with a vertical red band on the hoist side. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2 (height to width).

The green band represents fertility, the white band represents neutrality, the black band represents the oil resources of the country, and the red band represents the unity of the Emirates and its rulers.

The color codes for the flag are:

• Green: Pantone 356 C / RGB 0, 122, 61 / CMYK 100, 0, 80, 40
• White: Pantone White / RGB 255, 255, 255 / CMYK 0, 0, 0, 0
• Black: Pantone Black 6 C / RGB 0, 0, 0 / CMYK 0, 0, 0, 100
• Red: Pantone 186 C / RGB 206, 17, 38 / CMYK 0, 100, 93, 16

The flag has a rectangular shape with a width-to-length ratio of 1:2, meaning that the length of the flag is twice its width. The geometric properties and measurements of the flag are not specified by law, but it is typically flown in various sizes ranging from small handheld versions to large flags displayed on buildings or at public events.