About Dubai

Set between Europe and Asia, Dubai is the crown jewel of the United Arab Emirates. It offers visitors an oasis from the surrounding desert, although it remains mostly sunny and warm throughout the year. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates, comprising of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujaira, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. It is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf.

Dubai's population in 2006 currently stands at 1.2 million. Visitors from the four corners of the earth make their way to Dubai by land, sea and air. The Dubai International Airport is a vital link for business, commerce and tourism. Its state of the art facilities and runways permit multiple daily take-offs and landings whisking visitors in and out of the Emirate. International flights from all major cities around the world land in Dubai on Emirates Airlines, the country’s national award winning airline.

Tourists and business travellers will be curiously inspired by this urban cosmopolitan city. The centre of the city is designed with ultra-modern offices, hotels and shopping malls all set alongside the Creek. This natural sea-water inlet cuts through the city’s centre, but just around the corner, you might come upon an ancient house or other testaments to Dubai’s rich cultural heritage. Dubai is able to boast an Arabian experience in a protected, open-minded city. Even the desert itself holds tourist appeal.

Dubai's central business district is divided into two parts: Deira on the north side of the Creek and Bur Dubai to the south. They are connected by a tunnel and two bridges. But no matter which side you find yourself on, a stroll along its banks will remind you of the city's centuries-old trading traditions