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Dubai
 Dubai is second largest of the seven United Arab Emirates. Dubai has always been a centre of attraction for its awe - inspiring festivals, shopping, horse-racing and promising real estate projects. Dubai is a fusion of the east and west in the world, links between Europe and the Indian subcontinent. The Gulf region holds an intermediary position between several cultures and trade routes. The tourism industry of Dubai is gaining prominence and thus emerging as a major travel destination on the world. Along with several mega-projects being introduced in the region, tourism is a golden-key revenue earner for Dubai.
Background:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consisting of seven members: Abu Dhabi (the capital city), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The city experienced the British Empire's dislike towards its mud hovels, just about two centuries ago. Today Dubai is in its golden age. Dubai is a country of eastern stories - A plethora of tales of this country makes the place highly special and worth visiting.
A brief detail on Dubai:
- Population: 1.4 million (the largest population compared to the other six emirates)
- Life Expectancy: 71.5 years?
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Area: 82,880 km
- Coastline: 1,318 km
- Language: Arabic
- Local Currency: UAE Dirham
- Major Religion: Muslim
- Independence: 2 December 1971
- Legal System: Federal court system
- Government Type: Federation
- GNI per capita: US $25,000
- Main export: Crude oil, natural gas, re-exports, dried fish and dates
- Ethnic Groups: Emirati 19%, other Arab and Iranian
- Government: Constitutional Monarchy
- Time Zone: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of GMT
- Climate: Dubai has a subtropical and arid climate with the weather usually hot and often humid.
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