The Growth of Dubai
Geographical Location of Dubai
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Dubai is situated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where it is the
second largest emirate with an area of 3,885 square kilometres.
The UAE is situated along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian
Peninsulabetween 22.5° and 26° N and between 51° and 56.25° E.
Qatar lies to the west and north-west, Saudi Arabia to the west and
south and Oman to the north, east and south-east.
The total area of the UAE is about 83,600 square kilometres, much of
it in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Map Showing the Arabian Peninsular and the Middle East
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Map Showing UAE and the Arabian Peninsular
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Map Showing Dubai and the UAE - see attached map
The major part of Dubai consists of rolling sand dunes along the
foothills of the Hajar Mountains in the east. The city of Dubai is
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. The city ranks as the UAE's most important
port and commercial centre.
Historical Background of Dubai
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Dubai's origins go back into the distant past. The town's museum has a
collection of objects found in graves at nearby Al-Qusais dating from
before 1000BC, while a caravan station from about 600 AD has been
excavated in Jumeirah. Until a few decades ago, the surrounding sand
dunes were inhabited by nomadic Bedouin roaming with their flocks and
herds. Today the nomads have mostly settled in villages in the few
fertile oases or valleys, or else in the city.
The village really began to grow in the early 19th century, when some
800 members of the Bani Yas tribe, the Al Bu Falasah, moved north in
1833 and settled in Dubai at the mouth of the creek. Dubailacked the
fertile surroundings of Abu Dhabi, and so its inhabitants were
committed to life on the coast, and looked to the sea for their
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United Arab Emirates have been united on the 2nd of December 1971 under the rule of his highness sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan. The history of this country is old although it has been united for a short time. The country consist of seven emirates that are Abu Dhabi , Dubai , Sharjah , Ras Alkhaimah , Um Al Qewain and Alfujairah, which all were united under the vision of Sheikh Zayed. UAE is located in the Middle East region of Asia continent, it has borders with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman. It is in the south direction of the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf) and it contains an estimated number of 200 islands. The country covers an area of 32400 square miles with a high proportion of the area covered with deserts. Due to the high percentage of the sandy landscape, the weather is hot all year except in December and January where the...
The city shown in the background of the photograph is Dubai, the second largest city in the state of United Arabs Emirates. However, one may be wondering, how a city came to be in that desert environment. The answer is in the natural resources the country has. The oil boom in the Middle East has led to great economic growth making some Arabian nations to become more westernized and industrialized.
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As the UAE is made up of 7 Emirates so each of them have their own governmental organisations which allows for the smooth running of their economy.Dubai occupies the vice presidency,second after Abu Dhabi which has its own law so its also a primal location.It is politically safe with low crime rate.
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1.0 Introduction Dubai’s debt is a fundamentally important aspect of modern economic research. Set against a backdrop of fluctuating stock prices, an unstable real estate market and an uncertain world economy, speculation about the future of Dubai is rife, despite Dubai initially appearing to bear the global financial crisis far better than most other affected countries. However, Dubai shocked the world by requesting a moratorium on debt repayment on 25 November 2009. Foreign banks had previously pumped significant amounts of money into Dubai as loans and investments, knowing that they would suffer huge losses if the emirate defaulted on its debt. Thus, Dubai’s request prompted financial markets worldwide to plummet immediately.
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The international spread of western culture has been evident throughout non-western countries, bringing along cultural, regional, religious and national aspects within the field of design as a whole. Along with issues such as religion and culture, there has been a broad development within local and global factors of design, which has evidently led to the globalisation of western architecture. The spread of western design, in particular architecture, has implemented significant values in foreign countries to adjust to the local factors. This allows for an accelerating communication throughout the world, however; there remain issues regarding the importance of cultural, regional and national factors. The assessment of modern architecture, along with the impact that religion has on the local community can explore how the influence of western culture has spread globally. This essay will argue that there is communication between regions and countries in order to fulfil the particular country or states values and aesthetic design. To back this statement up, there will be a critical assessment on modernism and how skyscrapers have spread globally into non-western countries; combining religious and cultural beliefs. Along with this, the essay will explore the impact of Islam on Dubai’s architecture and culture.
The Dubai real estate is relatively a mature marketplace and gives an opportunity to build wealth and establish the financial security. The current economic condition offers perhaps the best chance for homebuyers and investors to appreciate the long term cyclical nature of the real estate market.
Have you ever wanted to see the world’s richest country? That is covered with exotic beaches. Food that will defiantly cure your taste buds. Luxurious cars everywhere you turned your head. Seeing different people from all over the world coming to visit. A place that’ll for sure entertain you. To get a taste of this lifestyle that’s overseas, you need to visit Dubai.
UAE consists of seven emirates : Abu Dhabi ,Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah , Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al-Quwain which is a federal state. Sheikh Zayed is one of the foundations of the Union on the second of december 1971 , where the Sheikh Zayed converts Emirates of empty desert into a green paradise . Consists state emblem is a science that combines four colors red , white , green and black . National anthem is the anthem Emirates National , which echoes in every morning in most government and private institutions . Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi is one of the most world cities sophisticated in terms of modern infrastructure fit its position as a hub economic and political to the United Arab Emirates are They combine its role as a destination for business and tourist destination from shopping in shopping malls Superior to swap in traditional markets as well as enjoy the miles of sand golden beaches to break in one of the public parks in the city and dine at five-star hotel to the safari distinctive and enjoyable , and famous Emirate and the largest in terms of area is Dubai . Arabic is the official language of all the people of the United Arab Emirates . System of government is a federal system known from time immemorial . The head of state , Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who is also Ruler of Abu Dhabi , who succeeded his father, Sheikh Zayed , the Minister is the Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum . Emirates has an area of approximately 83,600 km 2 ( 116 ) and estimate the proportion of water in which 1.1 percent , also the population of the United Arab Emirates to a 8.264 million rate of a million that have been counted in 2011 before 3 years . The population density of t...