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DUBAI The City of Dreams
AGENDA
• General Information• Introduction• Geography• Climate• Economy• Communication & Media• Sports & Stadiums• Transportation• Education • Museums in Dubai.
Ge
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Emirate Dubai was Incorporated (town) founded on 9 June 1833. Independence from UK 2 December 1971.
• Country United Arab Emirates• Founder Maktoum bin Bati bin Suhail • Government Constitutional Monarchy • Ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum - • Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed • Area 4,114 km2 (1,588.4 sq mi)• Population (2013) 2,106,177 • Time zone UAE standard time (UTC+4)• Websites Dubai Emirate
Dubai Municipality
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Dubai Flag
United Arab
Emirates Flag.
Introduction• Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the
United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.
• Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature.
View of Dubai
HISTORY The earliest recorded mention of Dubai is in
1095, and the earliest settlement known as Dubai town dates from 1799.
Dubai was formally established in the early 19th century by the Al Abu Falasa clan of Bani Yas,
It remained under Clan control when the United Kingdom assumed the protection of Dubai in 1892
Geography
• Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates
• The emirate of Dubai shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast, and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast.
• Dubai lies directly within the Arabian Desert.
Dubai Subdivisions Towns & Villages
• Jebel Ali• Hail• Hatta• Al Hunaiwah• Al Aweer• Al Hajarain• Al Lusayli• Al Marqa• Al Faq
• Al Sufari• Ud al- Bayda • Al Malaiha• Al Madam• Margham• Urqub Juwayza• Al Qima
There are 16 sub-divisions Towns n villages in Dubai.
Map of Dubai
Climate
Dubai has a hot arid climate.• Summers in Dubai are extremely hot, windy and dry, with
an– Max. temp 50 °C– Min. temp 30 °C
• Winters are cool and short with an – Max. temp 23 °C (73 °F) – Min. temp 14 °C (57 °F).
• Av. Rain is 5.91 in per year.
Populati on• According to 2013 survey ,the total population of
Dubai is 2,106,177 and consist of,– Indian 53%– Emirati 17 % – Other Arab nationalities 9.1 % – Pakistani 13.3 %– Bangladeshi 7.5 % – Filipino 2.5 %– Sri Lankan 1.5 % – European 0.9 % – American 0.3 % – Other countries 5.7 %
Education
• There are sizable numbers of universities and colleges in Dubai.
• Dubai's educational institutions include public and private universities and colleges.
• Approximately 10% of the population has university or postgraduate degrees.
• Given below is the list of the public universities.• Higher Colleges of Technology• Zayed University• Dubai Medical College • Michigan State University in Dubai
There are also 38 universities in private sector.
Michigan State University in Dubai
Dubai is the 44th best financial city in the world.
The organization also ranked Dubai in the 33rd position in the list of the richest cities in the world, as measured by purchasing power parity (PPP).
The city is known as an international financial centre.
The income of Oil deposit’s is just 16% of the total income.
Dubai is one the fastest developing city of the world.
Currency• In 1973, the monetary union with Qatar was
dissolved and the UAE Dirham introduced throughout the UAE.
• The local currency is the dirham, which is pegged at AED 3.67 to 1 US dollar & 1 AED=23 Rs.
COMMUNICATION
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MEDIA
• Dubai has a well established network of print, radio, television and electronic media which service the city.
• List of the Radio Stations of Dubai is as follow: – Dubai Eye 103.8. – Dubai FM (93.9)– Dubai92 (92.0) – Al Khaleejia (100.9)– Hit FM (96.7)
• Etisalat, the government owned telecommunications provider and there is also other companies such as Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC—better known as Du).
Eti salat Tower
Sports & Stadiums
Dubai Sport City
• World Class Sport Events– The Dubai World Cup,(the world's richest horse race )– Dubai Desert Classic Golf Championship, – Dubai Tennis Championships – Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. – Cricket series of different Nations serve as a host
• National Events– Football
• UAE Football League• UAE Football Association.
• For organizing these events they have – Dubai Sports City– Dubai Sports Council
Transportation Dubai has an advanced public transport
system featuring Buses Taxis Water buses Dubai Metro(the latest project) Water Taxi
Dubai Museum
Culture• The Arab national dress worn in Dubai is well
adapted to the high temperatures of the region.– Kandoura , loose-fitting garment worn by men
while the– Women’s black long-sleeved full-length robe is called
an abayah. – Head coverings, are used by both sexes for
protection from sand and the midday sun.– Like the women's of other nations they also like
Jewellery & ornaments to decorate their selves.
fE S T I VA L SDubai is the capital of shopping and festivity
with many International festivals held during the year. These includesDubai Shopping FestivalDubai Summer SurprisesThe Global Village.Dubai Dolphin Show
Things To Do In
Dubai
Given below is the list of the favorite things to do in Dubai Visiting Burj Khalifa (World tallest building) Burj al Arab (the only one worldwide ranked with 7 stars)
Atlantis The Palm. Jumeirah Mosque Sand skiing. Indoor snow skiing Camel n Horse racing. Taking golf courses Shopping The traditional belly dance! Desert Safari
Burj Khalifa Burj Al-Arab
Dubai Shopping Mall Go for shopping or do anything that you don't do often.The Dubai Mall opened on August 27, 2009 in Dubai. It is the world's largest shopping mall located in Burj Khalifa complex and has 1200 shops.
Up Coming Projects • There are 26 Amazing Future Projects of
Dubai.• Some of which is as shown……
Arabian BladeMadinat Al Arab Tower
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Nakheel TowerDa Vanci Tower
If someone is bored in Dubai than he is bored with his
life………
• Dubai will be the graveyard of buildings in the nearest future…….
Prediction by the EUROPEAN
ECONAMISTS