DUBAI

BY alishba
Describe Dubai
• Known as the “capital of UAE's economy,” Dubai is a key financial
and trading hub, and one of the fastest growing cities in the world
What is Dubai best known for
• Dubai is famous for wealth, being expensive, and being a popular
luxury travel destination, but Dubai is also famous for its souks, the
Dubai Creek, some history and culture, camel riding, dune bashing
and worker exploitation
How did Dubai change over time
• In just over two decades, the city has transformed from a desert
backwater port to a thriving metropolis with the third-most
skyscrapers in the world. By comparing photographs of the city
in the 1960s and 1970s to photographs of the city today, it
becomes apparent how radically Dubai has changed.
What local government institutions and
services may be found in Dubai
• Public Authorities
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
• Community Development Authority.
• Dubai Civil Aviation Authority.
• Dubai Culture.
• Dubai Health Authority.
• Knowledge and Human Development Authority.
• Roads and Transport Authority.
• Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority
What parts of Dubai would you show a
first-time visitor to the UAE?
• The best areas to stay in Dubai for first-timers are the neighborhoods
of Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Bur Dubai,
Deira, Jumeirah Beach, Al Barsha, and Trade Centre. These
districts are very popular and safe with tourist that offers a wide
variety of attractions and amenities.
Why do you think Dubai is valuable to
Emirati heritage and society
• The UAE is blessed with a rich heritage that encompasses architecture,
sports, occupations, traditions, arts, crafts, food, places of historical
and archaeological importance, lifestyle and values imbibed in Islam.