Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
It is the 2nd largest of 7 Emirates (Cities) making up the United Arab
Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi being the largest and the Capital of the UAE.
The other five Emirates are Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qwain
and Fujairah.
Location
Lying at the north-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, the UAE is bordered
by Saudi Arabia to the South and West and Oman to the North and East.
Official Language
Arabic, although English is spoken everywhere.
Population
Over 900,000
Age of Population
70% below the age of 64
Local Time
+4 GMT
Currency
Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Unemployment
3%
Climate
Spring – 30 degrees
Summer – 45 degrees
Autumn – 30 degrees
Winter – 25 degrees
Cost Comparison |
Dubai Price |
UK Price |
1 Litre of Unleaded Petrol |
£0.15 |
£0.75 |
1 Litre of Milk |
£0.77 |
£0.72 |
Packet of 20 Marlboro Lights |
£1.00 |
£4.60 |
Pint of Beer |
£2.50 |
£2.80 |
Bottle of House Wine |
£16 |
£14 |
1 Bedroom Apartment with pool/gym/ security |
£500/month |
£1,500/month (London) |
Porsche Boxster |
£24,000 |
£40,000 |
Useful Links
News
www.gulfnews.com
Accommodation
www.emaar.com
www.goldensandsdubai.com
www.thepalm.co.ae
www.bhomes.com
www.burjdubai.com
Cars
www.4x4motors.com
Sports & Leisure
www.waficity.com
www.dubaigolf.com
www.jumeirahbeachclub.com
www.oneandonlyresorts.com
www.burjuman.com
Playing
www.timeoutdubai.com
www.mumtazz.com
www.motionnights.com
www.century-cinemas.com
Working
www.dubaiinternetcity.com
www.dubaimediacity.com
www.kv.ae
www.difc.ae
General
www.dubaicityguide.com
an online Citizens Advice Bureau
Annual Events
www.dubaiworldcup.com
www.dubaidesertclassic.com
www.mydsf.com
www.dubaitennischampionships.com
www.dubairugby7s.com
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