About Dubai

Introduction

UAE consist of 7 Emirate, Dubai is the most popular Emirate. Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum family since 1833. Dubai’s lure for tourists is not only based on shopping, but also on its possession of other ancient and modern attractions. Dubai has great tourist attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Creek Harbour etc. Dubai is also known for the historical souk districts located on either side of its creek. Dubai is also referred to as “the City of Gold” the Gold Souk

Parks and Beaches

Dubai has wide range of parks like Safa Park, Mushrif Park, Hamriya Park, and Creek Park etc. Creek Park showcase some of the most famous attractions in Dubai such as Dolphinarium, Cable Car, Camel Ride, Horse Carriage and Exotic Birds Shows. Dubai is also poplar for its beaches, some of them are Umm Suqeim Beach, Al Mamzar Beach Park, JBR Open Beach, and Kite Beach etc.

Culture

The UAE culture mainly revolves around traditional Arab culture. The influence of Arab and Islamic culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle is very prominent as well. Because of the touristic approach of many Dubaites in the entrepreneurial sector and the high standard of living, Dubai’s culture has gradually evolved towards one of luxury, opulence, and lavishness with a
high regard for leisure-related extravagance.

Transport

Dubai is controlled by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), an agency of the government of Dubai, formed by royal decree in 2005. The bus system services 140
routes. There are more than 3000 taxis operating within the emirate. Dubai Metro consists of two lines (Red line and Green line) which run through the financial and
residential areas of the city. A monorail line connecting the Palm Jumeirah to the mainland.

Architecture

The government’s decision to diversify from a tradebased, oil-reliant economy to one that is service and tourism oriented made property more valuable. The largescale real estate development projects have led to the construction of some of the tallest skyscrapers and largest projects in the world such as the Emirates Towers, the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Islands and the most expensive hotel,
the Burj Al Arab. In Dubai, many of the property owners are residents or genuine investors.

Dubai has a rich collection of buildings and structures of various architectural styles. Many modern interpretations of Islamic architecture can be found here. Dubai boom, modern Islamic and world architecture has literally been taken to new levels in skyscraper building design and technology. Dubai now has more completed or topped-out skyscrapers higher than 2,200 ft, 1,100 ft, or 820 ft than any other city. A culmination point was reached in 2010 with the completion of the Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower), now by far the world’s tallest building at 829.8 m