With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches,
luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions
and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure
and business visitors each year from around the world.
The local currency is the Dirham, which is pegged at AED 3.67 to 1 US
dollar. Dubai is tolerant and cosmopolitan and all visitors are
welcome. However, Islam is a way of life in the city, and therefore
tourists should adopt a certain level of cultural and religious
sensitivity for the duration of their stay.
Dubai Rulers: Since 1833 the reigning Al Maktoum family have
ruled Dubai. Under their wise and progressive leadership Dubai has
prospered and it is now the business and tourism hub for a region.
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Dubai Economy: The past few decades have witnessed incredible
growth throughout all sectors of the Dubai economy. The emirate's
government is constantly working to improve its commercial
transparency and introduce dynamic regulations that aid the formation
of small and medium enterprises. Dubai's economy is no longer reliant
on oil, but is more diversified, relying heavily on trade, services
and finance sectors. With its central geographic location between
Asian and European markets, Dubai has worked hard to establish itself
as an integral part of the global trade mechanism. Its central
location has also allowed Dubai to become a popular and accessible
tourist destination.
Attractions: A good place to start exploring the history and
heritage of Dubai is the Dubai Museum: it is located inside Al Fahidi
Fort, one of Dubai's oldest buildings dating back to 1787. There are
other museums in Dubai and in surrounding emirates that also offer
important insights into the history and growth of the city and of the
United Arab Emirates.
Culture & Heritage: Courtesy and hospitality are among the most
highly prized of virtues in the Arab world, and visitors will be
charmed by the warmth and friendliness of the people. One of the
largest and most beautiful mosques is Jumeirah Mosque- a spectacular
example of modern Islamic architecture.
Dubai Nature: Dubai, with an area of 3,885 square kilometres,
is the second largest emirate in the UAE. Situated on the banks of the
Dubai Creek, a natural inlet from the Gulf which divides the city into
the Deira district to its north and Bur Dubai on its south.
In December 2nd 1971, United Arab Emirates was declared as a united,
independent and sovereign state encompassing of seven emirates, i.e.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Um Al Quwain and
Al Fujairah.
Location:
United Arab Emirates is located in the south east region of the
Arabian Peninsula, as it extends from the Oman Gulf eastward to Qatar
westward, bordered by the Arabian Gulf from the north and the North
West, Qatar and Saudi Arabia from the west and Oman Gulf as well as
Sultanate of Oman from the east. United Arab Emirates shores towering
over the southern coast of the Arabian Gulf extends to cover an area
of 644 Kilometers from the base of Qatar Peninsula westward to Ras
Masandam eastward, having the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah,
Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Um Al Quwain diffused over the coast,
whereas the coast of the seventh emirate Al Fujairah stretches for 90
Kilometers over the coast of Oman Gulf. Therefore the state occupies
the located area between the latitudes 22 and 26.5 degrees northward,
and the longitudes 51 and 56.5 degrees eastward Grenache.
The Area
United Arab Emirates area excluding the affiliated isles is amounted
to 83.600 Square Kilometers. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi represents the
greatest share since it covers an area of 67.340 Square Kilometers
equivalent to 87% of the total area of the State.
The Climate
Due to the location of United Arab Emirates in the dry tropical
region, the climate is generally characterized by the increase of
humidity and temperature during the summer since the temperature
average during the summer ranges between 35 to 40 cent degrees as the
humidity degree occasionally reaches 100%. On the other hand, the
weather during the winter is mild where the temperature reaches 18
cent degrees.
The federal authorities of the State consists of the Supreme Council
of the Federation, the Chairman of the Federation and his Deputy, the
Cabinet, the Federal National Council and the Federal Judiciary Body.
The Union represents a part of the great homeland bonded by the ties
of religion, language, history and mutual destiny, as its people
constitute an integral part of the nation, embracing Islam as a
religion and the Islamic teachings represents the main source for
legislation, having the Arabic language as its official language.
Glance about United Arab Emirates
The President of the Country : H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The Population : 4.320 Million (Estimations of 2005).
The Capital : Abu Dhabi
The Seven Emirates : Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman,
Um Al Quwain and Al Fujairah.
Area : 83.600 square kilometers
The Religion : Islam
The Language : Arabic Language is considered the official language in
the country whereas the English Language is widely used as far as the
commercial and economic domains are concerned.
The Local Timing: The timing of United Arab Emirates precedes the
Grenache timing by four hours. (Grenache + 4).
The emirate of Dubai is located
in the northern part of the UAE. It stretches over 72 miles (115 km)
on the Gulf coast. It. The total area of Dubai is approximately 2428
square miles (3885 km2).
Dubai has changed dramatically over the last three decades, becoming a
major business centre with a more dynamic and diversified economy.
Dubai enjoys a strategic location and serves as the biggest
re-exporting centre in the Middle East.
Its low logistical and operational costs and excellent infrastructure,
international outlook and liberal government policies are attracting
investors in a big way. Activities such as trade, transport, tourism,
industry and finance have shown steady growth and helped the economy
to achieve a high degree of expansion and diversification.
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To prepare your Dubai visa applications, call:
Qusais (Al Nahda-2) Near Zulekha Hospital: 04-239 1302, 055 273 2295,
055-345 7829
Qusais (Al Nahda-2) Behind NMC Hospital: 056 8614786
Bur Dubai: 04-252 22 22, 055-9105757
Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373, 050-715 0562
Qusais (Damascus St): 04-258 6727, 054-300 5931
For Collection & Delivery Service; call 04-239 1302, 055 273 2295,
055-345 7829
For Family visa service of all other emirates, call: 04-252 22 22,
055-9105757
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