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The
second largest
of the seven emirates
that form the
United Arab Emirates,
Dubai is a superb
example of a New
Economy business
hub that has evolved
on the solid foundations
of a rich cultural
heritage. Once
a city of seafarers
and merchants,
Dubai is today
recognized as
an international
trading port.
While rapid sophistication
of the 21st century
has changed the
face of Dubai
from timeless
deserts to a thriving
economy with strengths
in trade, services,
manufacturing
and technology,
Dubai maintains
a fine balance
of cultural legacy
and a modern metropolis.

The
city offers a
lively experience
for visitors with
a wide variety
of preferences.
Hi tech gadget
shopping in Mega
Malls or shopping
for the spices
& incenses
in the narrow
Souk, crossing
the creek in a
rickety old wooden
Abra (water taxi)
or doing adrenalin
flips in power
boats or jet skis.
Cutting across
the sands in a
4x4 or concurring
the dunes on a
camel back, savoring
the fine dining
cuisine from around
the world or experiencing
Bedouin hospitality
in an encampment.
Dancing the night
away in a high
energy night-club
or sitting back
and enjoying the
shivers of an
exotic belly dancer.
Getting a toasty
tan on an unspoiled
beach or practicing
your golf swing
in the Tiger's
path .. you name
it, we've got
it.

Dubai
is to the Middle
East what Hong
Kong is to Asia;
a capitalist jewel
buzzing with activity.
Most visitors
to the region
stop here for
at least a day
to browse the
shops, eat in
the restaurants
and soak up the
atmosphere of
a city oozing
wealth and a general
air of self-satisfied
confidence. Split
into two by a
long creek, a
water taxi is
an ideal starting
point for orientation
purposes and an
opportunity to
admire the modern
palatial architecture,
the hallmark of
a successful Arab
state. There isn't
much here that
isn't glistening
new. Even the
traditional souks
that attract thousands
of visitors each
year are packed
with up to the
minute gadgets
and the latest
designer wear.
Dubai
City Facts
Dubai
Population
265,702 (Source:
UN Population
Division 2000
estimate)
United
Arab Emitrates
Population
2,444,000 (Source:
UN Population
Division 2000
estimate)
Currency
UAE Dirham
(AED)
Time
Zone
GMT + 4 (9 hours
from Eastern
Standard Time)
Language
Arabic
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