DUBAI

BASIC INFORMATION

• I'ts populous Emirate in the United Arab Emirates
• It is the second largest Emirate after Abu Dhabi
• It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf
• As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city.

HISTORY

• Many ancient towns in the area were trading centers.
• About 5000 years the Emirate was only sand.
• Dubai is thought to have been established as a fishing village
• On December 2 1971 Dubai joined the United Arab Emirates.
• Dubai was a important port for trade of goods.

GEOGRAPHY

• Dubai is situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf
• It is roughly at sea level (16 m or 52ft above)
• Dubai has no natural river bodies or oases
• It has a natural inlet called Dubai Creek.

GOVERNMENT

• Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum family since 1833
• The emirate is a constitutional monarchy with no elections
• The Current ruler is Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• The Dubai Municipality was established by Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum

LAW ENFORCEMENT

• Dubai police force was established on 1956
• The ruler of Dubai is in charge of the police.
• Dubai also has some of the best police cars.

ETHNICITY & LANGUAGE

• The population of the emirate is of abou2,106,000
• It includes 1,370,000 males.
• It includes 736,000 females.
• Arabic is the national and official language.

RELIGION

• The official religion is Islam.
• There are also Imams
• If any imam is caught preching against islam
• is deported or jailed.
• Dubai has also Cristian, Hindu, Sikh and Buddist

CULTURE

• The main food in UAE is Arabic food
• The islamic dress is not compulsory
• Men use a Kandura
• Females wear an Abaya