Tourism in Dubai is an important part of the Dubai government's strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. Dubai's lure for tourists is based mainly on shopping, but also on its possession of other ancient and modern attractions.
Dubai is the most populous emirate of the seven emirates of United Arab Emirates. It is distinct from other members of the UAE in that revenues from petroleum and natural gas account for only 6% 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.
Having expanded along both banks of the Creek, Dubai is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south, as well as the top tourist destination of Jumeirah.
Abras, the traditional water taxis, are regularly used each day to cross people over to either side of the Creek. Each side has its share of fine mosques and busy souqs, public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office towers, banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and villas. Dubai is blessed with golden sunshine and silvery beaches, world-class golf facilities and an upcoming Sports City.
From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai does not only boast the best contemporary sightings but has also preserved some of the most intriguing historical attractions.
Getting used to a completely different culture can be very difficult. Our guide will tell you all you need to know about religion, social customs and national holidays in Dubai. Contact other expats in the forums to ask about their experiences or write an article about your own.
Dubai enjoys an arid subtropical climate, with blue skies and sunshine all year round. The hottest months are between June and September, when temperatures can soar to 113F (45C) and more during the day and humidity levels are very high. Even the sea temperature touches on 104F (40C) during the summer months, and swimming pools at hotels are usually cooled to be refreshing. Temperatures are only slightly more moderate the rest of the year, the coolest time being between December and March. There is very little rainfall in Dubai, but when showers do fall it is mainly in the cooler months.
Dubai è uno dei sette emirati che compongono gli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Si trova a sud del golfo persico nella penisola araba. Dubai ha la più grande popolazione ed è il secondo più grande emirato per area dopo Abu Dhabi. Dubai ed Abu Dhabi secondo la legislazione nazionale, sono inoltre gli unici due emirati ad avere potere di veto riguardo a questioni critiche di rilevanza nazionale. La prima menzione scritta di Dubai risale al 1095, mentre il più antico insediamento noto come città risale al 1799. Dubai è stato formalmente istituito all'inizio del XIX secolo dal clan di Bani Yas, e rimase sotto il controllo del clan fino a che nel 1892 il Regno Unito non assunse la tutela di Dubai. La sua collocazione geografica lo rese un importante centro per il commercio, e il suo porto ha iniziato a svilupparsi dall'inizio del XX secolo.
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