
DUBAI - THE CITY
DUBAI recognizes as the leading centre for business across the region, continues to be the premier holiday destination of choice for countless travelers and travel operators throughout the world. Visitors will be delighted beyond their expectations. Dubai is a holiday paradise – white beaches on which to relax and enjoy the sun, the best hotels in the world and an absolute shopper’s delight offering a unique and richly exotic experience that is both modern and traditional, As one of the safes and most relaxed environments on earth – Dubai is truly distinctive.
Dubai is one of the seven states which make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a long standing trading tradition that has brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighboring regions.
Today, Dubai plays host to an increasing number of visitors from the West and the Far East. The city attracts travelers seeking something new and different, offering international facilities combined with the adventure of the Middle East and exotic destination with a cosmopolitan style.
Dubai is also the undisputed “sports capital of the Middle East”, hosting world class international events that attract some of the biggest names in their respective sports whether in golf, tennis horse racing, rallying power boating, rugby or sailing.
Dubai is situated on the Persian gulf Coast of the Unit ed Arab Emirate and is roughly at sea level (16 m/52 ft above). The emirate of Dubai shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the South, Sharjah in the northeast and the Sultanate of Oman in the Southeast. Hatta, a minor exclave of the emirate, is surrounded on three sides by Oman and by the emirates of Ajman (in the west) and Ras Al Khaimah (in the north). The Persian Gulf Borders the western coast of the emirate. Dubai is positioned at 25.2697˚ N 55.3095˚E and covers and area of 4,114 km° (1588mi°).