ABOUT DUBAI

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Foundation of UAE

In 1971, the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah and (one year later) Ras al Khaimah came together to form the federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Federation

A proud sovereign state of 83,600 square kilometres and a small population which has subsequently grown to close to five million people today.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the most important emirates in the federation and complement each other. Abu Dhabi is the seat of the federal and a major oil industry centre while Dubai is the main commercial centre, with trading and business ties extended beyond the Middle East to all corners of the world.

City of Merchants

Through its growing trade activities, Dubai became the principle port of the Gulf coast by the late 1870s. Traders from Iran India and elsewhere around the region were attracted to the growing hub of commerce and, by the turn of the century, Dubai was reputed to have the largest souqs in the region. Pearls continued to be a mainstay of the emirate’s prosperity until the 1940s.

City of Gold

Dubai gold souq is famous in the world over for its low prices and sheer variety on offer. .

Tourism and Development

Tourist experience unlimited sun, sand, sports and shopping in the UAE along with friendly and generous people helping to make your stay unforgettable. With a booming economy, where trade and tourism are encouraged, Dubai is the ultimate shopping destination. Its state-of-the-art tourist infrastructure with numerous world-class-hotels, sports events and shopping spectaculars held annually, ensures its position as the Middle East’s number one tourist destination.