United Arab Emirates competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
United Arab Emirates competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
United Arab Emirates qualified 2 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Obaid Al Jasmi | Men's 200m Freestyle | 1:58.49 | 55 | did not advance | |||
| Men's 50m Butterfly | 26.20 | 40 | did not advance | ||||
| Mubarak Al Besher | Men's 50m Breaststroke | 30.02 | 38 | did not advance | |||
| Men's 100m Breaststroke | 1:06.70 | 69 | did not advance | ||||
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