Dubai

Dubai (/dˈb/ doo-BY; Arabic: دبي Dubayy, Gulf pronunciation: [dʊˈbɑj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads up the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020.

Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. By the 1960s Dubai's economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969. Dubai's oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil. The emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Dubai has been criticised for human rights violations concerning the city's largely South Asian workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008–09 following the financial crisis of 2007–08, but the emirate's economy has made a return to growth, with a projected 2015 budget surplus.

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Are you allowed to swim in the Dubai Creek?

Time Out Dubai 16 Nov 2024
If Dubai were a living, breathing entity, then Dubai Creek would undoubtedly be its heart ... A brief history of Dubai Creek ... Dubai Creek before modernisation Credit ... There’s also the stunning Twiggy by La Cantine, one of the best beach clubs in Dubai with a lagoon-style swimming pool and sweeping views of the Creek and the Dubai Skyline....
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Now, hop on a boat for free to reach Sharjah International Book Fair

Gulf News 11 Nov 2024
There’s now a more scenic way to get to the Sharjah International Book Fair for visitors from Dubai - on free boats that bring guests to a temporary dock especially set up at the lagoon right behind for the Fair, being held at Expo Centre Sharjah ... Return trips from Dubai’s Al Ghubaiba Station are scheduled for 7.45am, 10am, 4pm, 5pm, and 7pm....
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50 absolutely brilliant outdoor activities to try in Dubai

Time Out Dubai 06 Nov 2024
What are you waiting for? Try these outdoor activities in Dubai in the diary ASAP ... Attractions Outdoor bars and clubs Beach clubs Road trips Glamping Outdoor activities in Dubai ... Looking over Dubai Creek, you can snap a pic with the huge Chorisia tree and its thick trunk, before strolling through the hundreds of cacti from around the world....
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52 brilliant pool day passes and deals for 2024

Time Out Dubai 05 Nov 2024
The best pool day deals in Dubai ... Best pool day deals in Dubai Credit ... With its beachfront location offering views of the Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline, Nobu by the Beach features a lagoon pool surrounded by sun loungers, daybeds and a collection of VIP cabanas, a Nobu restaurant and an expansive outdoor bar and terrace overlooking the sea....
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2025’s hot golf holiday destinations: Tee off in style next year

TravelDailyNews 05 Nov 2024
Morocco’s golf scene is on the rise. You can play with views of the Atlas Mountains or the Atlantic Ocean ... It’s easy to see why UK golfers keep coming back ... You can play next to turquoise lagoons and lush mountains ... Dubai continues to push the envelope in golf luxury ... Many Dubai golf clubs offer high-end amenities and top-notch service ... ....
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117 top business lunch deals in Dubai, by area

Time Out Dubai 04 Nov 2024
Business lunches in Dubai are popular for good reason. That’s because some of Dubai’s best restaurants offer a pocket-friendly weekday lunch that doesn’t need to be a soggy sandwich at your desk ... The top business lunch deals in Dubai to book ... Bluewaters Dubai (04 393 9990) ... Turtle Lagoon, Jumeirah Al Naseem Dubai (04 423 2238)....
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Dubai’s best restaurants: 85 incredible places to dine in 2024

Time Out Dubai 31 Oct 2024
A previous winner of Time Out Dubai’s Best Asian Restaurant, this brilliant spot at Jumeirah Al Naseem is nestled just next to the cute turtle lagoon and has stunning views ... Perched above Twiggy Lagoon at the chic Park Hyatt Dubai is oh-so-elegant Twiggy by La Cantine....

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