Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates, located
within the emirate of the same name. It has the largest population in the UAE
(2,106,177) and the second-largest land territory by area (4,114 km2) after Abu
Dhabi.
Today, Dubai has emerged
as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city
and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. Although Dubai's economy
was historically built on the oil industry, the emirate's Western-style model
of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism,
real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world
attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports
events.
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| Dubai Mall of Emirates |
The Souk Madinat inside the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel,
for example, boasts its own waterway to transfer people from its shops, bars
and restaurants to the neighbouring clutch of hotels. The gargantuan Mall of
the Emirates has an indoor ski slope with real snow, should you fancy a quick
slalom between shopping and hitting the beach. The recently opened Khan Murjan
souk claims to be an example of "Islamic authenticity, unparalleled in the
region"; it connects the Wafi Mall, home of Chanel, Marks & Spencer
and Montblanc, with the brand new Raffles Hotel.
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| Gold accessories in Gold Souk |
Dubai is known for really cheap gold — but you'll
have to haggle for it. Whether or not you're ready to buy, a stroll through the
dazzling Gold Souk is a must. The stores also offer platinum, diamonds and
occasionally silver, and the government keeps tight control over the quality of
all the merchandise, so rest assured that your purchases will be genuine.
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