Dubai is the second largest emirate in the federation of the United Arab Emirates. It is, also, the economic capital of the state due to many advantages offered by this modern city on all aspects.
Dubai City
For a long time, Khor Dubai “well known as Dubai Creek” was one of the most famous landmarks of the emirate which was built on its banks. Al Khor is a waterway used in the past as a small port to unload cargo ships and transport to markets. Dubai Khor centers amid this beautiful city and divides it into two parts; Bur Dubai in the south which is the traditional heart of the city and Deira in the north which includes a lot of shopping centers and the famous Gold & Spice markets in the emirate.
Dubai is characterized by such world-class network of roads and transportation. Such roads, bridges and tunnels that connect the whole city and the other emirates are hardly available in any other city of the Middle East as a whole. Furthermore, Dubai Metro is the latest means of transportation at the entire region level.
Through a short period, Dubai was able to gain the trust of the whole world i.e. anything required is available in Dubai, from the traditional popular markets including various goods from around the world, to the most luxurious entertainment centers, golf stadiums and global world-glass hotels. Adding to that, the recreational facilities, shopping, and the short distance from Dubai to the beach and the sports activities. The most important factors that helped Dubai in improving its prominent place among the global cities as one of the most distinguished tourist destinations and the fastest developed and progressed city are the safety, the shining warm sun and the Arabian hospitality throughout the year. In addition, the geographical location of Dubai has played a decisive role in making it an important trade hub since the past; it is located at the crossroad of three major continents: Asia, Africa and Europe, which helped it to attract tourists who are seeking to new and different destinations.
Dubai is an important center of transit that is easy to be reached. It communicates with more than 100 airlines via Dubai International Airport and more than 200 destinations. Its flights set off directly to all cities around the world. Dubai airport is characterized by modernity and efficiency, as well as, the customs and immigration procedures are simple and easy.