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 [...]
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 [...]
The Government of Dubai
As in the USA, the emirates share a common military, political, legal and economic system but individual emirates within the UAE, like American states, have control over their own law enforcement and local facilities. Like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, due to its population size and wealth, possesses the legislative power of veto over critical matters of [...]
Airlines that fly to Dubai
Nearly every major airline in the world flies to Dubai but if you want to make sure your favourite flight provider does then check out this comprehensive list containing every airline that flies to Dubai International Airport (airport code DXB). If you notice any errors or omissions please get in touch and we will rectify [...]
Dubai shares lose ten percent in a week
Dubai’s economic woes continue. Despite a 0.73 percent rally on Friday, Dubai’s main stock index lost over ten percent of its value in the last week closing at 1,472.82. Emaar and Emirates NBD performed surprisingly well, but there were more losers than winners. Dubai’s stock market is pretty much mirrored by Abu Dhabi’s. See khaleejtimes.com [...]