Dubai is the second largest of the seven United Arab Emirates. Dubai has become a major tourist destination and continues to attract visitors by developing ever more hotels and attractions.
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Dubai has a long history as a trading port due to its position between Britain and India . In 1971 the federation of the United Arab Emirates was formed where each state has reasonable autonomy. Dubai has and continues to invest its oil revenues in massive infrastructure projects to develop a modern social and economically sustainable environment.
Dubai is expanding very fast and has many projects that will create the world's tallest building, the world's largest airport, the world's largest theme park and much more. All visitors will notice the building activity that is everywhere, not just on the land but in the ocean to create “The Palm” and “The World” two huge man made islands.
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One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, or That emirate's main city, sometimes called "Dubai City" to distinguish it from the emirate. |
The ruler of Dubai is Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Vice-President of the federation of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the federation after Abu Dhabi. The emirate is located on the Persian Gulf, southwest of Sharjah and northeast of Abu Dhabi.
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Dubai's enormous constructions and developments in various industries through innovative real estate projects, sports events, shopping festivals and conferences has attracted world-wide attention for Dubai City, establishing it as the world's leading business hub.
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Dubai is distinct from other members of the UAE in that revenues from oil account for only 10% of its gross domestic product. A majority of the emirate's revenues are from the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) and now, increasingly, from tourism.
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Dubai has a rich cultural scene with art museums, film festivals (Dubai film festival) and performing arts centers, in addition to being a shopper's delight, hosting the annually held Dubai Shopping Festival. Dubai is a city of excitement waiting to be explored holding the potential for one of the most significant international cities of the 21st century.
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| Getting to Dubai |
Getting to Dubai is easy because Dubai's location makes it easily accessible, as most major cities in Europe, Africa and Asia provide direct flights. Dubai International Airport is ranked in the world's top 10 airports and now has a passenger handling capacity of 14 million per year. The plan is to take this up to 70 million.
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Dubai airport has two terminals. These are located on opposite sides of the airport and offer car rentals, hotel reservations, and cash exchange services. Duty Free shops are located in both arrival and departure halls. |
| Tourist Places In Dubai |
| Dubai Museum |
The Dubai Museum is a must see for everyone who comes to Dubai. This is a lively interactive museum with working models and lifesize displays portraying various aspects of Dubai life: a bustling market, an Islamic school, the desert at night and sealife in the Gulf.
Established in 1970, the museum is housed in the imposing 19th century Al Fahidi fort. The Al Fahidi Fort, was built around 1799, and once guarded the landward approaches to the town. Thought to be the city’s oldest building, the fort was both the residence of Dubai’s rulers and the seat of government until it was retired as a museum in 1971. It was renovated in 1970 for use as a museum; further restoration and the addition of galleries was completed in 1995.
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| Dragon Mart |
Dubai's Dragon Mart, the largest trading hub for products from China outside the Chinese main land has already attracted huge numbers of visitors since opening its doors on December 7th 2004.
Developed by Nakheel at its International City in the Al Warsan area of Dubai, the 1.2 km long Dragon-shaped structure has attracted residents from Dubai and neighboring Emirates who come to enjoy a unique shopping experience while browsing a vast and varied selection of Chinese products.
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| Jumeirah Mosque |
The Jumeirah Mosque is a dominant landmark of Dubai city. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. While strolling through the Mosque at sunset, you will be washed in shadows by this elegant formation.
The Jumeirah Mosque is built in the medieval Fatimid tradition combined with modern building materials. Considered to be one of the most attractive mosques in Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding organizes visits to the Jumeirah Mosque for non-Muslims, aimed at promoting cultural understanding and first-hand experience as an insight to the Islamic religion.
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| Horse Racing |
Racing in Dubai has enjoyed great success with races such as the world famous Dubai Golden Shaheen Cup, the so-called race that stops a nation, which has recently attracted many international entries.
Emirates Racing Authority is the internationally recognised governing body for horse racing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It administers all aspects of the sport, including the implementation of the UAE Rules of Racing, the registration of horses for racing and the licensing of all trainers, jockeys, officials and stable personnel. It handles all entries and declarations for all race meetings in the UAE. |
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| Dubai Bastakiya |
The old Bastakiya district is a step back in time to the days before electricity and air-conditioning, where traditional courtyard houses were cooled by wind towers.
Old Dubai was famous for its wind towers that lined the Creek on both sides, and today the narrow lanes festooned with the distinctively Arabian architecture is a popular historical Attractions that has been marked for tourist.
The old Bastakiya district with its narrow lanes and tall wind-towers gives a tantalizing glimpse of old Dubai. Immediately to the east of Al Fahidi Fort is the largest concentration of traditional courtyard houses with wind towers.
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| Dubai Wonder Bus |
The Wonder Bus is an amphibious bus. It is brand new state of the art and is approved by US coast guard and Emirates Marine Services Dubai. It was manufactured in New York State.
Passenger capacity of Wonder Bus is 44. The bus is having comfortable & spacious seats, for passenger comfort and a large TV screen inside the bus. It takes you around the beautiful city sights and entertains you to dreamy sceneries of the classy past and the modern present of Dubai.
Wonder Bus is the only Bus in the Word equipped with all the facilities like full internal decoration, air-condition, Internal bathroom, Sound system, TV & DVD player. Professional tour guides who can speak Arabic, English & French will give attention to every details of your event.
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| BURJ AL ARAB |
BURJ AL ARAB - The Arabian Tower of the Jumeirah Beach Resort. With 321 meters, this is the world´s tallest hotel, only 60 meters shorter than the Empire State Building.
This all-suite hotel stands 27 double-height storeys high and comprises 202 duplex suites. Your transfer to the hotel may be arranged by one of the world´s largest fleets of Rolls Royce Silver Seraph
Reaching new heights of luxury and service levels, Burj Al Arab offers a choice of 142 1-Bedroom DeLuxe Suites, 18 1-Bedroom Panoramic Suites, four 1-Bedroom Club Suites, 28 2-Bedroom Suites, six 3-Bedroom Suites, two Presidential Suites and two Royal Suites.
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