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COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD: UAE(Dubai)

by:
Dominic Ellis

Mrs. Cottrell
Career Prep A-132
March 4, 2016
1st

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UAE(Dubai)
There are so many countries I could have chosen to research; however, I have always been
interested in visiting Dubai. Dubai is known for its tourism. I always said that me and my wife
would have our honeymoon there. I also am interested in going to the underwater hotel.

GOVERNMENT
The UAE is made of Seven Emirates. The Emirates have to answer to
the ruler of the whole country. The federation was formally made on
December 2, 1971.The federal government includes The Supreme Council
which is made up of each of the seven rulers of each emirate. If a ruler cannot
attend Supreme Council meetings he may delegate his Crown Prince to take
his seat. The government also includes the Council of Ministers or Cabinet
which is headed by the Prime Minister who is the executive authority of the
federation. The 40-member Federal National Council has both a legislative
and supervisory role. Introduction of indirect elections in December 2006 and
the participation of 9 women in the parliament is intended to be the first
phase of a process designed to enhance public participation and the role
played by the FNC in government. The Federal Judiciary, whose
independence is guaranteed by the Constitution, includes the Supreme Court
and the Courts of First Instance. This type of government is a federal

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presidential elected monarchy. The ruler of Dubai is HH Sheikh Hamdan bin

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

LOCATION
The UAE is located in the middle east of Asia. It is on the Arabian
Peninsula and is a Peninsula itself. It border Saudi Arabia and Oman. It is one
of the Gulf Co-operation Council states. It consist of seven emirates that is
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and
Fujairah. It contains 200 islands, covers an area of 83,600 square kilometers
and is located at 23 49 North, 54 20 East.
CURRENCY
The currency for the Dubai is called Dirhams. 1 Dirham is equal to 27
US cents.

TOURISM
Dubai is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a
lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the
skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights
choreographed to music. On man-made islands just offshore is Atlantis, the
Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal park

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FAMOUS LANDMARKS
Burj Al Arab, Burj Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, The World, Ski Dubai,
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai fountain, Grand Mosque, Jumeirah Beach, and
much much more.
FLAG
The UAEs flag is red, green, white, and black. The red stripe is on the
side of it. The green stipe is first then the white stripe, and at the bottom the
black stripe. These are the Pan Arab colors
POPULATION
Dubai approximately have a little over 1.9 million people. Only 30% of
Dubais country are nationals of the UAE. Another 30% is made of Asians.
The other 40% consist of Arabs, Europeans, and Americans.
LANGUAGE
Arabic is the official language of Dubai but do to high level of tourism
the most spoken language in Dubai is English.
CULTURE
Dubai is a Muslim city. Religion plays a significant role in the culture of
Dubai. Mosques can be found throughout the city and at sunset the call to
prayer can be heard across the rooftops. Visitors to Dubai should dress
modestly, particularly in conservative areas and public places. Swimwear is

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acceptable at the beach or around the swimming pool, but visitors should
cover up elsewhere. Shorts and T-shirts are suitable attire in many places,
although when visiting mosques, religious sites or older parts of the city, both
men and women may feel more comfortable wearing loose-fitting clothes that
cover shoulders, arms and legs. Visitors should remember that, as Dubai is a
Muslim city, a more modest code of behaviour is required. Being drunk and
disorderly in public is unacceptable, and may result in a fine or worse. Public
displays of affection should be minimal holding hands is acceptable but
kissing and hugging in public is not. Noise disruptions, bad language, making
obscene gestures and showing disrespect in any way to Dubais religion or its
leaders are all forbidden and may land you in legal trouble.
FOOD
Dubais official cuisine is a melting pot of other countries cuisines. They
serve all kind of food because tourism is its main source of income. The
Emirati food is based off other cuisines.
FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM MY COUNTRY
Ahlam, Hussain Al Jassmi, Ahmad Mohammad Hasher Al Maktoum,
Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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Ahmad ibn Majid, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Hamdan bin Zayed bin
Sultan Al Nahyan, and Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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