Duabi or dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united arab emeritus on the persian gulf. it has been ruledby the al maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. the current ruler is mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the united arab emirates.
the rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade, manufacturing and financial services.
Contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small percentage of revenues.
the city has gained world-wide attention in the past few years because of its booming economy and ambitious architectural projects. with a focus on business and tourism, the city is ramping up construction on an unprecedented level. in fact, dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of the world's 125,000 construction cranes.
Don't think that the architectural expansion is over, because a slew of new project are on the table and in the works as we speak.
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| Burj Al Arad. |
One of the oldest and winding neighborhoods, Shindagha, which still survive wind towers original (architectural system to cool the rooms below), is being restored to full speed.In fact, the obvious wealth of the emirate from not only oil, but a strange activity called re: purchase of goods from certain countries for resale to others. Keep in mind that the emirate is in a strategic point between East, West and East Africa. This display of goods explains the economic turmoil, the high number of large shopping centers where you can find everything. In fact, most visitors come to Dubai to buy.
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| Anara Tower. |
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| Dubai Sports City. |
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Burj Dubai.    |
