Dubai Facts - Where is Dubai located ?

Dubai presents itself as a tourist haven with many different options to spend your time out, really geared for tourists, and there is no shortage of things to do and visit.

It strives to be the number one tourist resort in the world and by 2015, that dream will become a reality as tourists figures increase rapidly every year.

It has the largest population and is the second largest of the seven emirates, after Abu Dhabi.

Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum dynasty since 1833, and has engendered interest and investments across the globe starting with the boasts the only seven star hotel in the world, the tallest building in the world, then the construction of several man-made islands, allegedly visible from space.

It has already tremendously earn the government goal as exciting tourist and holiday heaven destination, ideally filled with entertainment, night clubs, desert adventures, parks and gardens, and historical buildings.

On the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates where Dubai is located, roughly at sea level (16 m/52 ft above), it has attracted worldwide attention through innovative real estate projects and sports events.

Dubai shares legal, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates within a federal framework, although each emirate has jurisdiction over some functions such as civic law enforcement and provision and upkeep of local facilities.

It is a cosmopolitan city offering visitors a fascinating kaleidoscope of contrasts, a blend of east and west, modern city and timeless desert, old world charm and hospitality, and new world comfort and convenience.

 With Dubai's enormous oil revenues, the government has no need to raise income through direct taxation.

Because of the numerous recreational distractions available to holidaymakers, like the epitomes of fun and entertainment of amusement parks, the world’s shopping Mecca, shopping malls, or the old souks which are a must visit.

Or if you have a head for heights and a weakness for the dramatic helicopter tours for spectacular sight to remember for a very long time, or the fascinating way to discover this city will be on a Dubai dhow cruise where passengers can take a boat trip up to Dubai creek or to the artificial Palm Islands, and explore the historical district of al-Bastakia.

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