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Dubai is the leading center for business and tourism in the Middle East.
 Dubai is the second
largest of the seven emirates, which make up the federation of United Arab
Emirates. Dubai is the commercial capital of UAE and offers a fascinating
kaleidoscope of contrasts - a distinctive blend of Modern City and timeless
desert. A city with a cosmopolitan lifestyle, Dubai combines the comfort and
convenience of the western world with the unique charm and hospitality of
Arabia.
To promote economic growth and create a convenient atmosphere for the
business community, the Government of Dubai has created excellent infrastructure
and facilities. The entire emirate is connected through a well thought out
network of roads, bridges and waterways. A number of free zones offer the ideal
environment to set up business and the telecommunication infrastructure is world
class.
Dubai's culture is firmly rooted in the tradition of Arabia. Courtesy and
hospitality are among the most highly prized of virtues.
 Dubai society is marked by a
high degree of tolerance for different lifestyles. Despite rapid economic
development in recent years, Dubai remains close to its heritage. Local citizens
dress in traditional robes and head dresses. Arab culture and folklore find
expression in poetry, dancing, songs and traditional art. Weddings and other
celebrations are colourful occasions of feasting and music. Traditional sports
such as falconry, camel racing and dhow racing at sea continue to thrive.
One of Dubai's greatest attractions is its superb shopping facilities. Being
an open port with low import duties and no taxation, the city offers the bargain
hunter unbeatable value. Most major brands are readily available, and are often
less expensive in Dubai than their country of origin.
 Modern shopping malls are
conveniently located throughout the city, their marble walls and efficient air
conditioning providing a cool welcome to customers. Whether you are looking for
French Fashion, Japanese electronics or Italian accessories and footwear,
Dubai's malls have it all.
Dubai is 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.
Apart from spectator sports, Dubai offers a wide variety of land and
watersports that include golf, bowling, ice skating, horse riding, scuba diving,
sailing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, deep sea fishing and wind surfing. Facilities
are excellent; the weather is fine almost all year round.
 In addition, all major hotels
boast well equipped sports clubs, with flood-lit tennis courts, squash and
badminton, swimming pools and fully equipped health and fitness centers as part
of their accommodation package. Almost all the hotels are newly built and offer
a very high standard of rooms and public areas including restaurants that serve
a wide variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Arabic, Indian,
American and even the more exotic Thai, Korean, Japanese, Australian, and
German.
Wherever in the world you go there is a wealth of culture and history waiting
to be discovered. Every country has it's own unique sights, whether it is the
architecture or the scenery, it's culture or it's museums, it's people or it's
festivals.
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