geography
Natural disasters in Dubai
Unlike much of the Middle East, Dubai is in a very stable zone.
The nearest seismic fault line is the Zargos Fault which lies 120 km from the UAE and is unlikely to have any seismic impact on Dubai.
The possibility of a tsunami in the region is also minimal as the waters of the Persian Gulf [...]
Animals, birds, plants, flowers and trees of Dubai
Flowers, plants and trees
The sandy desert surrounding Dubai is host to wild grasses and date palm trees. In the sabkha plains to the east of Dubai desert hyacinths grow, and acacia and ghaf trees grow in the flat plains near the Western Al Hajar Mountains. Several indigenous trees such as the date palm and neem [...]
The topography of Dubai
Dubai lies within the Arabian Desert, and much of its landscape is composed of sandy desert which distinguishes it from the southern emirates which are dominated by gravel deserts. The sand in Dubai is mainly a fine, white crushed shell and coral sand.
To the east of Dubai the salt-crusted coastal plains give way to dunes [...]
The location of Dubai
The city of Dubai lies within the emirate of Dubai, which is one of the seven emirates which together comprise the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dubai is located in Asia and lies on the Persian Gulf coast of the UAE.
Dubai is on the eastern Arabian Peninsula, the Persian Gulf makes up part of its western border, [...]