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ABOUT DUBAI
From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively
bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for
visitors.
The Emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small
area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from
rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and
lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential
districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern
shopping malls.
The emirate is both a dynamic international business center and a
laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication of the
21st century walks hand in hand with the simplicity of a bygone
era.
But these contrasts give Dubai its unique flavor and personality;
a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a
culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia.
Since earliest times, Dubai has been a meeting place, bringing
together the Bedouin of the desert interior with the pearl-diver,
the merchant of the city with the sea-going fisherman.
Having expanded along both banks of the Creek, Dubai’s
central business district is divided into two parts — Deira on
the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south — connected by a
tunnel and two bridges. Each has its share of fine mosques and
busy souks, of public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office
towers, banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and villas.
Outside this core, the city extends to the neighboring emirate of
Sharjah to the north, while extending south and west in a long
ribbon of development alongside the Gulf, through the districts of
Satwa, Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim.
At first glance, the city presents a predominantly modern face, an
ever-changing skyline of new developments, from striking glass and
concrete towers to gracious modern buildings incorporating
traditional Arabian architectural motifs and features.
The has a sub-tropical, arid climate. Rainfall is
infrequent and irregular. Falling mainly in winter, it amounts to
some 13 cm a year. Temperatures range from a low of about 10
degrees Celsius to a high of 48 degrees Celsius. The mean daily
maximum is 24 degrees in January rising to 41 degrees in July.
Additional resources
www.dubaitourism.co.ae
Dubai
is the City built for Tourism all around the year with excellent Hotels,
Resorts, Shopping and recreational activity.
www.dubai.com
Dedicated
service to provide all the links and information on Dubai located
in United Arab Emirates.
www.godubai.com
Comprehensive
information on Dubai City, UAE, A fun information guide for the outdoors, entertainment, dining,
lodgings, TV and movie show times.
www.dubaicityguide.com
Dubai
City Guide is a portal for visitors to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
and provides
latest information on accommodation, food, sightseeing, shopping and major
events.
www.khaleejtimes.com
Covering
Dubai and the surrounding Emirates. Provides
commentary on several current issues makes it one of the largest read
English newspapers in the region.
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