Local Information about the United Arab Emirates

Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai city is a bustling metropolis, while outside the city itself the Emirate is sparsely inhabited and characterized by desert vegetation. The current population is approximately 1.67 million. Dubai is a thriving city and tourist destination with more than 5 million visitors a year. It is a city of superlatives: fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest of everything. Visitors can expect world-class dining, shopping and recreational activities to suit all tastes.