2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
• SEVEN (7) EMIRATES
– ABU DHABI (Capital)
– DUBAI
– SHARJAH
– AJMAN
– FUJAIRAH
– RAS AL-KHAIMAH
– UMM AL-QUWAIN
3. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
• Before 1971, the UAE was truce
between UK and several Arab Sheikhs
• Federation of 7 monarchies – rulers
have absolute power within their
emirates
• Current president Khalifa bin Zayed al
Nahyan (Son of Sheikh Zayed)
4. DUBAI – SITE & SITUATION
• 16 meter above sea level
• Area – 4,110 km2
( from 3,900 km2
through land reclamation projects
• Within Arabian desert
• No natural river bodies
• Climate – hot, arid
5. DUBAI – GOVERNANCE
• Ruled by al Maktoum family since 1833
• Current Ruler – Mohammed bin Rashid al
Maktoum (vice president and prime
minister of UAE)
6. DUBAI – FUNCTION
• Largest population of 7 emirates
(2.73 Million)
• 2nd
largest land mass (Abu Dhabi – 1st
) -
4,114 km²
• Abu Dhabi & Dubai have veto power
over critical national importance over
other emirates
7.
8. DUBAI – FUNCTION
• Pearl industry strong until 1930s
• 1966 – oil discovered
• Modern Dubai 1971 after UK left UAE
• Today Global City, Business Hub
• Main source of income tourism, real
estate & financial services
• Sales of oil constitute only 6% of
Dubai’s economy
10. 0% INCOME TAX
The residents of Dubai are not supposed to pay their
personal income tax. So the income tax is totally 0%.
11. 0% CRIME
Virtually it is 0% across Dubai. That is why this city is
considered one of the safest cities on earth. The law is so
strict in Dubai.
12. POPULATION
There are some amazing facts are seen in the population of
Dubai. It is so wonder to think that half of the total population
living in this city are Indians. On the other hand, 17 % of the total
population are Emiratis.
13. DEVELOPED CITY
It is one of the fastest growing cities in the whole world. There were
just 13 cars in Dubai in 1968 but the picture has been changed so
14. TALLEST AND BIGGEST STRUCTURES
World’s tallest and biggest structures are situated here. Biggest mall,
tallest hotel, second largest man-made marina, and the world’s
largest aquarium are located in Dubai.
15. BURJ KHALIFA
The Burj Khalifa of Dubai is considered as world’s tallest man-
made structure. The height of it is 2,717 feet. Burj Khalifa is also
edifices the highest mosque, the highest restaurant, highest
outdoor observation. All these things are in the Burj Khalifa
16. BURJ KHALIFA
A stunning 1,790 sq-mt. of 24-carat gold leaf covers the interior of
the Burj Al Arab.
19. BURJ AL ARAB
There are many luxurious 5-star and 7-star hotels are in Dubai.
The Burj Al Arab is the fourth tallest hotel. It is almost 280 feet
tall from Jumeirah beach.
21. DUBAI MALL
The Dubai Mall is the largest shopping center in the world with over
1,200 stores. Including many major brands such as Gymboree,
Pottery Barn, Harley Davidson and a bunch of designers.
22. DUBAI MALL - SKY DUBAI
The Dubai mall is featured with Ski Dubai. Ski Dubai is an indoor
ski resort. The area of it is 22,500 square meters. On the other
hand, there is a snow park and it is considered as the biggest
indoor snow park with an area of 3,000 square meters.
27. The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago in United Arab
Emirates, created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a
company owned by the Dubai government. Area: 5.72 km²
THE PALM JUMEIRAH
31. The World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small
islands constructed in the shape of a world map, located in the
waters of the Persian Gulf, 4.0 kilometres (2.5 mi) off the coast
of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
THE WORLD ISLANDS
32. Dubailand will be twice the size of Disneyworld in Florida and is
expected to be the largest tourist destination by 2020.
DUBAILAND
33. The above ground metro station opened in Dubai 2009. It
consists of 42 stations and was built in just 18 months
METRO TRAIN
40. WORLD’S LARGEST GOLD CHAIN
The world’s largest gold chain is in Dubai. It was made during
1999. Total 22 kg of gold was used and the length of the chain
was 4.2 km. The total chain was bought by 9600 people, in
bracelet size and necklace wear pieces.
41. ATMs THAT DISPENSE GOLD BARS
There are ATMs in Dubai that dispense gold bars.
42. Their air conditioning is not just inside the buildings, it’s
also at bus stops.
AIR CONDITIONED BUS STOP
43. The Dubai Police Fleet includes Lamborghini, Ferrari, and
Bentley.
DUBAI POLICE FLEET
