Learn Arabic in Dubai City

Dubai city, the capital of Dubai with about 2.1 million people, is located on the emirate´s northern coastline. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020.

It is a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969. Dubai´s oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low. The emirate´s Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world´s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

Dress code
The Islamic dress code is not compulsory, but prohibitions on wearing "indecent clothing" or revealing too much skin are aspects of the UAE to which Dubai´s visitors are expected to conform, and are encoded in Dubai´s criminal law. Shoulders and knees should be covered and wearing sleeveless tops and shorts is discouraged.

Facts & Figures
Population: 2,100,000
Foundation: 4th century
Climate: Desert climate with mild winters, hot summers
GMT Offset: GMT +4 hours
To do and see: Horse riding, Dubai Creek, Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai, Dubai Museum, Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Desert Safari, Burj Khalifa,

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