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About Dubai
Set between Europe and Asia, Dubai is the crown jewel of the United
Arab Emirates. It offers visitors an oasis from the surrounding
desert, although it remains mostly sunny and warm throughout the
year. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates, comprising
of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujaira, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.
It is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf.
Dubai's population in 2006 currently stands at 1.2 million. Visitors
from the four corners of the earth make their way to Dubai by land,
sea and air. The Dubai International Airport is a vital link for
business, commerce and tourism. Its state of the art facilities and
runways permit multiple daily take-offs and landings whisking
visitors in and out of the Emirate. International flights from all
major cities around the world land in Dubai on Emirates Airlines,
the country’s national award winning airline. |
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Tourists and business travellers will be
curiously inspired by this urban cosmopolitan city. The centre of
the city is designed with ultra-modern offices, hotels and shopping
malls all set alongside the Creek. This natural sea-water inlet cuts
through the city’s centre, but just around the corner, you might
come upon an ancient house or other testaments to Dubai’s rich
cultural heritage. Dubai is able to boast an Arabian experience in a
protected, open-minded city. Even the desert itself holds tourist
appeal.
Dubai's central business district is divided into two parts: Deira
on the north side of the Creek and Bur Dubai to the south. They are
connected by a tunnel and two bridges. But no matter which side you
find yourself on, a stroll along its banks will remind you of the
city's centuries-old trading traditions |
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