Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most unique cities in the world. For those with an untreatable case of wanderlust, this city is a traveler’s dream. Millions of tourists come and visit Dubai every year and the trend is increasing every year. Dubai is a famous spot to spend holidays or just relax and refresh yourself.
2. also spelled Dubayy, city and capital of the emirate
of Dubai, one of the wealthiest of the seven emirates
that constitute the federation of the United Arab Emirates
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3. Many theories have been proposed as
to origin of the word "Dubai".
One theory suggests the word used to
be the souq in Ba. An Arabic proverb
says "Daba Dubai" , meaning "Theycame
witha lotofmoney."
According to Fedel Handhal, a scholar
on the UAE's history and culture, the
word Dubai may have come from the
word daba , which means "tocreep“.
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The city is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast
of the Persian Gulf, Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia.
Dubai lies directly within the Arabian Desert Dubai's landscape is highlighted by
sandy desert patterns, while gravel deserts dominate much of the southern region
of the country
6. • From humble beginnings as a small
fishing village first documented in the
18th century, the city grew rapidly as it
became a major centre of the pearl-
diving industry.
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With its business-savvy ruling family
reducing taxes and welcoming foreign
merchants, the city expanded further
in the early 20th century
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In the 1990s the city began to
diversify, building up its luxury
tourism, real estate, and financial
sectors.
These all required skilled, educated
foreign workers, and many moved to
Dubai for its tax-free salaries and
relatively stable politics.
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Dubai alone has more than
70 shopping centres,
including the world's
largest shopping centre,
Dubai Mall.
Tourist Facilities
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Dubai Creek Park in Dubai Creek also plays a
vital role in Dubai tourism as it showcase
some of the most famous tourist attractions in
Dubai such as Dolphinarium, Cable Car, Camel
Ride, Horse Carriage and Exotic Birds Shows
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Dubai has a wide range of parks like Safa park, Mushrif park, Hamriya park,
etc. Each park is uniquely distinct from the other.
Mushrif park showcases different houses around the world. A visitor can check
out the architectural features of the outside as well as the inside of each house.
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Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and
beaches, where big business takes place
alongside sun-seeking tourism. The population
of Dubai is estimated at around 3,400,800
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13. Some of the most popular beaches in Dubai are
Umm Suqeim Beach, Al Mamzar Beach Park,
JBR Open Beach, Kite Beach, Black Palace
Beach and Royal Island Beach Club
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Palm Island is home to 2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels,
shopping malls, cinemas and more. The island has a
population of about 500,000.
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In the Emirate of Dubai, along its airport road, lies
a tunnel notorious among motorists for being paranormal in
nature. Several motorists claim to have experienced the
supernatural when passing through the area.
Those who experienced paranormal activity there all claim to
have seen a woman dressed in an elegant Arabic wedding dress.
The woman would mysteriously appear in the rearview mirror as
a backseat passenger when they pass the haunted area.
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Those who were brave enough to turn around and
confront her would find the back seat empty. There are
conflicting reports on whether the ghost would target
lone motorists or not. But all who have experienced this
commented that the woman would not make a sound
nor cause any harm to the motorist. She would just
stare sadly outside the car window, a deep longing
embedded in her face, and would eventually disappear
to thin air once the driver passed the area.
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Did she die from a broken heart, waiting for her long-lost love
to finally meet her at the altar? Or was she perhaps a victim of
a tragic car accident on her wedding day? We may never know,
but in the meantime, it might be best to use caution when
checking your rearview mirror while traveling this tunnel.
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Dubai Opera opened its door on 31
August 2016 in Downtown Dubai. The
venue is a 2000-seat, multifunctional
performing arts center able to host
not only theatrical shows, concerts
and operas, but also weddings, gala
dinners, banquets and conferences.
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In the early 21st century, Dubai’s art and film
industries blossomed, with the annual Art
Dubai fair showcasing contemporary art and
the Dubai International Film Festival
promoting both local and international
movies. The Dubai Museum, housed in
an 18th-century fortress,
displays artifacts and exhibits related to the
area’s early history and traditional culture.
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It has been the tallest structure and building in the
world since its topping out in 2009 (height is 828
meters, the building has 162 floors).
The offices of companies, apartments, the Armani
hotel are located here. Observation platforms are
located on floors 43, 76, 123. On the 122nd floor - a
restaurant, on the 124th - an observatory.