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dubai, uae
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Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast
of the Persian Gulf and is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the
country's Federal Supreme Council. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads the
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai will host World Expo 2020.
Dubai emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers
and cargo. By the 1960s, Dubai's economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration
concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969.Dubai's oil revenue helped
accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less
than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil.
The Emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation,
real estate, and financial services. Dubai was recently named the best destination for Muslim travellers by Salam Standard.
Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city
has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Dubai has been criticised for human rights violations concerning the city's largely South Asian and Filipino workforce.
Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008–09 following the financial crisis of 2007–08, but the
emirate's economy has made a return to growth, with a projected 2015 budget surplus.
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jetsetjohnny.ca features
John Simone`s
exotic-destination
travel
photography
Follow @johnsimonephoto_travel: Instagram
Simone spent 5 years traveling
to over 80 countries as Senior Photographer
and Photography Teacher on Princess Cruises
These are the first Forty-four cities posted - with more to follow
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