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The Golden Mile when completed will offer the most exclusive brands in the world with an international array of boutiques, shops, restaurants and cafes.

As a unique organization involving between triumph and the group of Nakheel, Palm Jumeirah will offer a number of features of success, including the International Hotel and Trump Tower Palm.

The crescent island offers luxurious international hotels in Dubai and situated near the crescent are a number of fascinating dive sites to thrill scuba divers.

Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum’s House – Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum’s House, near the tunnel’s al-Shindagha way to the al-Shindagha is one of the oldest homes in the city and one of the best examples of traditional Arabic architecture . The house was built exclusivly with sandstone in 1896 and offers panoramic views of the sea. Sadly though, the fantastic view is now slightly obscured by modern progress. Read the rest of this entry »

Introduction to Dubai

Dubai is a state located southeast of the Arabian peninsula in the Persian Gulf composed of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.Before taking a look at some of the tourist attractions in Dubai, here are some facts and information about this Middle Eastern city.

Capital: Abu Dhabi, (population 539,800 habit)
Size: 83. 600 km 2
Population: 2,563,212 people
To emphasize that its gross domestic product (GDP) is U.S. $ 111.027 million and its GDP per capita of U.S. $ 23,273. Human development index (HDI) is 0.849 for the continent remains high
Languages: The official language is Arabic, but much of the population speaks and / or understand English. Both languages are commonly used in business and trade.
Currency: The official unit is the dirham (Dh), which is divided into 100 fils.
Climate: desert cooler in eastern mountains.
During most of the year is enough to light summer clothes, but during the winter months you may need a jersey or jacket, especially at night.
Religion: The country’s culture is strongly influenced by Islam, a religion which professes the almost entire population Read the rest of this entry »