Dubai is an architectural miracle and for many a bucket list destination. It is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates and the most progressive one that has shown a high speed of development mostly in the tourism and trade sector. It is globally known as a luxury shopping Mecca and is acknowledged for its ultramodern architecture and vibrant nightlife scene with world-class clubs and restaurants. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline and is one of the tallest buildings in the world. Dubai also hosts one of the largest man-made islands in the world, the Palm Jumeirah, the first of the series of Palm Islands in Dubai, iconic for its palm-tree shaped design. It is almost an independent city-state and is the most modern and progressive emirate in the UAE, considered its most beautiful city. It is a city with state-of-the-art infrastructure, liberal policies that assisted to the rise of tourism making it famous for its excellent tourist amenities. Dubai is easily accessible since it is just a 5-hour flight from Europe and even less for India and the Middle East making it a great short break for shopping, partying, fine dining, sports events, and many more. Dubai is also a melting pot, hosting the largest immigrant population in the world since the oil industry has attracted thousands of immigrants from all over the world in search of jobs. Dubai developed thanks to Indians who supplied their expertise on technology in order to recreate Dubai. Most of the influences in Dubai are from Indians, Sri Lankans, and Filipinos but also from Europeans, mostly British and French. Currently, there is a Chinese and Indonesian migrant population on the rise. All in all, Dubai is the place where you will find everything at the maximum level, so be prepared for a unique experience!
The United Arab Emirates or else UAE or just the Emirates is a federation of seven states that has grown from a quiet region to one of the Middle East's most important economic centers.
After the first exportation of oil back in 1960, the country’s society and economy have been transformed making the Emirates the new hot spot of the tourism economy.
This modern and beautiful country with the iconic skyline and world-famous beach resorts has become a favorite place for family holidays.
Landmark attractions such as Dubai's towering Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi’s modern Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and the majestic desert nights have branded the Emirates as an over the top luxury destination
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