Dar Al Khaleej, Al Bayan and Al Ittihad are the city's largest circulating Arabic language newspapers,[259] while Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Khaleej Mag and 7days are the largest circulating English newspapers. 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The tower was inspired by the structure of the desert flower Hymenocallis. In May 2013, Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan was revealed. [183], On 2 November 2011, four cities had their bids for Expo 2020 already lodged, with Dubai making a last-minute entry. [218][219][220], Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB), the hub for Emirates, serves the city of Dubai and other emirates in the country. [145], The government's decision to diversify from a trade-based, oil-reliant economy to one that is service- and tourism-oriented made property more valuable, resulting in the property appreciation from 2004 to 2006. [223], The development of Al Maktoum International Airport (IATA: DWC) was announced in 2004. The gold imported from Sudan by Kaloti was from the mines controlled by militias responsible for war crimes and human rights violations in the country. Many were trapped in desperate situations in crowded labour camps with no salary or any other financial source. Previously, alcohol was only accessible for the locals with special licences. Many modern interpretations of Islamic architecture can be found here, due to a boom in construction and architectural innovation in the Arab World in general, and in Dubai in particular, supported not only by top Arab or international architectural and engineering design firms such as Al Hashemi and Aedas, but also by top firms of New York and Chicago. [22] Archaeological finds in the emirate of Dubai, particularly at Al-Ashoosh, Al Sufouh and the notably rich trove from Saruq Al Hadid[23] show settlement through the Ubaid and Hafit periods, the Umm Al Nar and Wadi Suq periods and the three Iron Ages in the UAE. Between 1968 and 1975 the city's population grew by over 300%. British style eleven-to-eighteen secondary schools offering General Certificate of Secondary Education and A-Levels include Dubai Gem Private School, Dubai British School, English Language School Pvt. The Persian Gulf borders the western coast of the emirate. [52], The principle of union was first agreed between the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Rashid of Dubai on 18 February 1968 meeting in an encampment at Argoub Al Sedirah, near Al Semeih, a desert stop between the two emirates. By the end of 2010, there will be 2,100 buses in service across the city. [11] Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub. [25] Pre-Islamic ceramics have been found from the 3rd and 4th centuries. [175], Dubai has been called the "shopping capital of the Middle East". A flotilla of small boats from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al-Quwain picked up survivors, but 238 of the 819 persons on board were lost in the disaster. The 550-acre community just north of Ocala is on the market for $10.5 million. The port was inaugurated on 5 October 1972, although its berths were each pressed into use as soon as they had been built. This gold was, in the vast majority, re-exported - mainly to customers who took delivery in international waters off India. Dubai Creek played a vital role in sustaining the life of the community in the city and was the resource which originally drove the economic boom in Dubai. Men wear the "kandurah" also referred to as "dishdasha" or even "thawb" (long white robe) and the headscarf (ghotrah). In 1910, in the Hyacinth incident the town was bombarded by HMS Hyacinth, with the loss of 37 killed. The eastern and western sections of the city are connected by Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Shindagha Tunnel, Business Bay Crossing and Floating Bridge. The contestant was one of two winners of the maxi challenge. Additionally, several local network television channels such as Dubai One (formerly Channel 33), and Dubai TV (EDTV) provide programming in English and Arabic respectively. According to the US Bureau of Diplomatic Security, petty theft, pickpocketing, scams, and sexual harassment still occur although they are usually not violent and weapons are not involved. Most days are sunny throughout the year. A liquor permit is required to purchase alcohol; however, alcohol is available in bars and restaurants within hotels. [168], In July 2020, a report released by an NGO, Swissaid, denounced the gold trade between Dubai and Switzerland. The area was known to the Sumerians as Magan, and was a source for metallic goods, notably copper and bronze. However, the topography of Dubai is significantly different from that of the southern portion of the UAE in that much of Dubai's landscape is highlighted by sandy desert patterns, while gravel deserts dominate much of the southern region of the country. [44], Construction of Dubai's first airport was started on the Northern edge of the town in 1959 and the terminal building opened for business in September 1960. Dubai Taxi Corporation, a division of the RTA, is the largest operator and has taxis with red roofs. Precipitation, however, has been increasing in the last few decades, with accumulated rain reaching 110.7 mm (4.36 in) per year. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Amstelveen. The captain gave the order to abandon ship but two lifeboats capsized and a second explosion occurred. Dubai is also referred to as "the City of Gold" as the Gold Souk in Deira houses nearly 250 gold retail shops. Vehicle thefts in 2013 were 3.8 per 100,000 population and fell to 1.7 in 2017. [247][248] Large shopping malls in the city, such as Deira City Centre, Mirdiff City Centre, BurJuman, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall (the world's largest) and Ibn Battuta Mall as well as traditional Dubai Gold Souk and other souks attract shoppers from the region. It is the world's largest flower garden. [179], Dubai Creek Park in Dubai Creek also plays a vital role in Dubai tourism as it showcase some of the most famous tourist attractions in Dubai such as Dolphinarium, Cable Car, Camel Ride, Horse Carriage and Exotic Birds Shows.[180]. Some of the most popular beaches in Dubai are Umm Suqeim Beach, Al Mamzar Beach Park, JBR Open Beach, Kite Beach, Black Palace Beach and Royal Island Beach Club. [142] One of the more traditional methods of getting across Bur Dubai to Deira is by abras, small boats that ferry passengers across the Dubai Creek, between abra stations in Bastakiya and Baniyas Road. In 2014, there were estimated to be 15.54 births and 1.99 deaths per 1,000 people. A female slave was caught in the act of starting one such blaze and was subsequently put to death. "This mascara is no frills. The UAE traditional ghotrah is white and is held in place by an accessory called "egal", which resembles a black cord. "[20] According to Fedel Handhal, a scholar on the UAE's history and culture, the word Dubai may have come from the word daba (Arabic: دبا‎) (a past tense derivative of yadub (Arabic: يدب‎), which means "to creep"), referring to the slow flow of Dubai Creek inland. [210] The public transport network has in the past faced congestion and reliability issues which a large investment programme has addressed, including over AED 70 billion of improvements planned for completion by 2020, when the population of the city is projected to exceed 3.5 million. [63], The sandy desert surrounding the city supports wild grasses and occasional date palms. [141], Historically, Dubai and its twin across Dubai Creek, Deira (independent of Dubai City at that time), were important ports of call for Western manufacturers. [215], The Public Bus Transport system in Dubai is run by the RTA. Women usually wear the "abaya", a long black robe with a hijab (the head-scarf which covers the neck and part of the head-all of the hair and ears). Because of the touristic approach of many Dubaites in the entrepreneurial sector and the high standard of living, Dubai's culture has gradually evolved towards one of luxury, opulence, and lavishness with a high regard for leisure-related extravagance. In 2009, Dubai hosted the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens. [273] Currently, 15 schools[274] have introduced the IB Career-related Programme that can be combined with a vocational qualification such as a BTEC. Port Jebel Ali is the world's largest man-made harbour, the biggest port in the Middle East,[232] and the 7th-busiest port in the world. This led to an acceleration of Sheikh Rashid's infrastructure development plans and a construction boom that brought a massive influx of foreign workers, mainly Asians and Middle easterners. Heat index values can reach over 60 °C (140 °F) at the height of summer. Dubai is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations[8] with the second most five-star hotels in the world,[9] and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. The project was an outstanding success, with shipping queuing to access the new facilities. Experts Reveal All", "Recent archaeological research at Saruq al-Hadid, Dubai, UAE", "Brushing off sands of time at the archaeological site of Saruq al-Hadid", "SHARP – the Saruq al-Hadid Archaeological Research Project", "The Coming of Islam and the Islamic Period in the UAE. Dubai has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). [212] In January 2010, the number of Dubai residents who use public transport stood at 6%. [251] Al-Wasl have the second-most championships in the UAE League, after Al Ain. [169][170], Tourism is an important part of the Dubai government's strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. For the emirate, see, The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa. [29], In 1833, following tribal feuding, members of the Al Bu Falasah tribe seceded from Abu Dhabi and established themselves in Dubai. [42], 1959 saw the establishment of Dubai's first telephone company, 51% owned by IAL (International Aeradio Ltd) and 49% by Sheikh Rashid and local businessmen and in 1961 both the electricity company and telephone company had rolled out operational networks. The Gulf War of 1990 had a negative financial effect on the city, as depositors withdrew their money and traders withdrew their trade, but subsequently, the city recovered in a changing political climate and thrived. [5][6][7] Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, the city grew rapidly in the early 21st century into a cosmopolitan metropolis with a focus on tourism and hospitality. Public hospitals in Dubai were first built in the late 1950s and continued to grow with public health initiatives. Its 2,800-meter (9,186 feet) long runway 07L/25R sits beyond the A3 motorway, although it is not as distant as the Polderbaan. Any act of spreading discord among employees will be punishable by imprisonment, and in all cases, foreigners will be deported. p.157, The Middle East and North Africa. The first section, a 10.6 km (6.6 mi) long tram line which serves 11 stations, was opened in 2014. Railway workers have … The venue is a 2000-seat, multifunctional performing arts center able to host not only theatrical shows, concerts and operas, but also weddings, gala dinners, banquets and conferences. [61], Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates and is roughly at sea level (16 m or 52 ft above). In April 2020, the American business and financial services company, Moody's Corporation reported that the coronavirus outbreak is likely to pose acute “negative growth and fiscal implications” in Dubai. [243][244], Dubai is known for its nightlife. [194], The completion of the Khalifa Tower, following the construction boom that began in the 1980s, accelerated in the 1990s, and took on a rapid pace of construction during the decade of the 2000s, leaves Dubai with the world's tallest skyline as of 4 January 2010[update]. [10] It is also a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. In 2003, Amsterdam Schipol Airport opened its sixth runway. [124] The median age in the emirate was about 27 years. Over the next two years, negotiations and meetings of the rulers followed -often stormy- as a form of union was thrashed out. For this purpose, ports such as Port of Jebel Ali or Mina Rashid are rapidly expanded and investments are made in their technology. [167] In effect, the benchmark stock index of Dubai dropped the most among all the Gulf nations, where the DFM General Index lost as much as 1.3 per cent. [143] Dubai Internet City, combined with Dubai Media City as part of TECOM (Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone Authority), is one such enclave, whose members include IT firms such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP Inc., Google, EMC Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Microsoft, Dell and IBM, and media organisations such as MBC, CNN, BBC, Reuters, Sky News and AP. [136] Although a number of core elements of Dubai's trading infrastructure were built on the back of the oil industry,[137] revenues from oil and natural gas account for less than 5% of the emirate's revenues. In 2001, Dubai Municipality embarked on an e-Government project with the intention of providing 40 of its city services through its web portal, [dubai.ae]. [104], As of September 2019[update], the population is 3,331,420 – an annual increase of 177,020 people which represents a growth rate of 5.64%. ], The UAE has a Minister of Happiness, appointed by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Today, the airport reports that the Polderbaan is its most frequently-used runway. Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died at the age of 99.Buckingham Palace announced the sad news on Friday 9 April. The contestant was the 1st runner-up. Dubai enacted an Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law in 2002 which deals with digital signatures and electronic registers. The first phase of the airport, featuring one A380 capable runway, 64 remote stands, one cargo terminal with annual capacity for 250,000 tonnes of cargo and a passenger terminal building designed to accommodate five million passengers per year, has been opened. Dubai also – like its neighbours on the Trucial Coast – entered into an exclusivity agreement in which the United Kingdom took responsibility for the emirate's security in 1892. [citation needed], Arabic is the national and official language of the United Arab Emirates. As such, there was no space to integrate it into the existing five-runway setup. [140], Dubai's non-oil foreign trade stood at $362 billion in 2014. These were constructed by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, which gave the beach its local name (Chicago Beach), which was transferred to the Chicago Beach Hotel, which was demolished and replaced by the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the late 1990s. [73] Dubai Municipality is also in charge of the city's sanitation and sewage infrastructure. The New York Times described Dubai as "the kind of city where you might run into Michael Jordan at the Buddha Bar or stumble across Naomi Campbell celebrating her birthday with a multiday bash". [256] The Dubai Desert Rock Festival was also another major festival consisting of heavy metal and rock artists but is no longer held in Dubai. The Oceanic building, later renamed to Terminal 3, opened in November 1961. However, this was only for storage, as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led both the runway and some of Lufthansa’s jumbos to become surplus to requirements. We've never used it in our advertising. With the collapse of the pearling industry, Dubai fell into a deep depression and many residents lived in poverty or migrated to other parts of the Persian Gulf. [150] As of February 2009[update], Dubai's foreign debt was estimated at approximately $80 billion, although this is a tiny fraction of the sovereign debt worldwide. [79], Alcohol sale and consumption, though legal, is tightly regulated. One of the lesser-known sides of Dubai is the importance of its young contemporary art gallery scene. Dubai now has more completed or topped-out skyscrapers higher than .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}2⁄3 km (2,200 ft), 1⁄3 km (1,100 ft), or 1⁄4 km (820 ft) than any other city. The filmmaker explained in interviews how it was necessary to go undercover to avoid discovery by the authorities, who impose high fines on reporters attempting to document human rights abuses, including the conditions of construction workers. One theory suggests the word used to be the souq in Ba. So with all that in mind, keep scrolling to check out how stylists rank the top underwear brands out there in reference to those that actually (truly) last the longest, are comfortable, and have the ability to be unseen and lay flat against the body. The houbara bustard, striped hyena, caracal, desert fox, falcon and Arabian oryx are common in Dubai's desert. Most of the new city's banking and financial centres were headquartered in the port area. However, it cannot handle larger aircraft such as the Airbus A380, Boeing 747, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. In January 2020, three Sri Lankan expats were fined AED 500,000 each for posting defamatory Facebook posts. These losses came at a time when the tribes of the interior were also experiencing poverty. Karim, Luiza", "The UAE: Internal Boundaries And The Boundary With Oman. This strip, which opened in 2011, is only used for landings. Desert hyacinths grow in the sabkha plains east of the city, while acacia and ghaf trees grow in the flat plains within the proximity of the Western Al Hajar mountains. [165] On 6 May, Dubai's businessman from the hospitality sector, Khalaf Al Habtoor stated that the coronavirus pandemic left the economy and his companies “bleeding”. British preacher Reverend Andrew Thompson claimed that the United Arab Emirates is one of the most tolerant places in the world towards Christians and that it is easier to be a Christian in the UAE than in the UK. [67] Dubai summers are also known for the very high humidity level, which can make it very uncomfortable for many with exceptionally high dew points in summer. [74][when defined as? Schofield, C. p 175. We're not encouraging the use of the term. [147] Dubai's property market experienced a major downturn in 2008[148] and 2009 as a result of the slowing economic climate. Since 2008, the leading contemporary art galleries such as Carbon 12 Dubai,[257] Green Art, gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, and The Third Line have brought the city onto the international art map. [119], Major holidays in Dubai include Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and National Day (2 December), which marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates. The documents revealed that Dubai firms, including Kaloti Jewellery International Group and Trust One Financial Services (T1FS), have been obtaining gold from poor African countries like Sudan.

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