A BIT ABOUT DUBAI
Dubai is the most populous city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second largest emirate by size after the capital, Abu Dhabi. Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Each emirates has its own king.
Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation - from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving centre - to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Although Dubai's economy was historically built on the oil industry (discovered in the 1960s), its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate and financial services. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Other development projects include man-made islands (the Palm), hotels, and some of the largest shopping malls in the world.
Home to just over 2 million people from more than 200 nationalities. Living in Dubai has a lot to offer. It is safe, politically stable, centrally located, has a good education system and healthcare facilities, modern infrastructure and much more. The sun shines almost every day, the shopping and leisure facilities are impressive, and the salaries are tax-free.
As of 2012 Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. Dubai was rated as one of the best places to live in the Middle East.
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