Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. In recent years it has grown as a tourist destination, especially for short stays, shopping, modern architecture can be seen in the city of Dubai, walking through the desert, or just relax on the beach.
Population
Dubai has about a million and a half inhabitants. The relationship between men and women is very mixed with approximately 1 million men and women 500,000. This is due to the large number of foreign workers to the country. These are usually men from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, especially in the construction work.
Place
The Emirates are located east of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf. Dubai is bordered by Abu Dhabi and Sharjah UAE. The enclave surrounded by Hatta Oman. The city of Dubai is located entirely in the Persian Gulf near the mouth of Dubai Creek, a stream of salt water, which runs diagonally through the city. Dubai has an area of square kilometers to more than 4,000.
Economy
Dubai's economy was originally based exclusively on oil revenues. But since oil wealth is not so great, Dubai took a different tack. The construction of skyscrapers and other modern buildings play an important role in the local economy. Tourism has also increased: in 2000 the country was visited by 3,000,000 tourists, and in 2010, 10 million tourists expected.
Public transport
Dubai has an excellent bus network. There is also a night bus network: between major stops, circulate a bus every half hour. There is also a metro line. Traffic and parking
While Dubai has invested huge sums in road construction, and road expansion continues at the same pace as the growth in traffic. There are four places in Dubai that the tolls. Returning the car, you pay the toll.
Airports
Dubai International Airport is just 4 miles from the city center. With a rental car you can reach the airport on Highway D-89 (also known as Al Maktoum Road, Airport, or Khawaneej path). The 2010 opens a new airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, 35 kilometers southwest of the city of Dubai. Flights to Dubai are easily available in all parts of the world. This means that its importance as an international city. Tourists from around the world are keen to Dubai.
Hotels
With the growing importance of tourism, there are a variety of hotels in Dubai. Real low cost hotels are not in Dubai.