Many of those convicted were imprisoned for at least seven years. Another 26, including 13 women, were acquitted.
The 94 defendants were accused of trying to seize power in the Emirates.
The verdict ended a trial criticised by human rights groups, which said the judge failed to investigate "credible" allegations of torture of defendants.
The defendants included human rights lawyers, university lecturers and students.
A majority of those convicted were given jail sentences between seven and 10 years, reports said. Eight defendants no longer in the country were sentenced to 15 years.
The convictions were condemned by Human Rights Watch. Nick McGeehan, the organisation's Gulf researcher, said they represented "another low point for the UAE's worsening human rights record".
"These verdicts cement the UAE's reputation as a serious abuser of basic human rights," Mr McGeehan added. (+ video) » | Tuesday, July 02, 2013
