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A little geography and politicsCapital of the United Arab Emirates
3 885 km² and 1 186 867 inhabitants
Emir : Mohammad Ben Rached Al-Maktoum (also Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates)
History and DemographicsUntil 1950 :trade, export of pearlsDiscovery of oil and natural gaz
Clever idea to develop tourism and high technologiesMake of Dubai a city of dream
Langage and religionOfficial language : Arabic
English essentialy used for business
Religion : Islam, but there is also other communities
Since 2001, catholic, orthodoxe churches and Protestant temples can be built
WeatherSubtropical climate
12 days of rain per annum
Sky always blue and sunny
Since 10 et 48°C in the year
Average the summer : 41° !
All projects done or to be doneThe main aim : To be like Monaco
In fifty years, no petrol anymoreIntelligent idea : to attract people
Construction of strange and impressive things…
The biggest shoping center in middle east
350 shops
Duty-Free since 1894
Main aim:15 million tourists in 2010
Burj Dubai
The bigest Tower in the world : 800 meters
160 stages
Three parts around a central column, finishes in spiral
Burj Al Arab, 7 stars *******Build on a island
321 meter, highest hotel in the world
The only 7 stars in the world
Hydropolis Underwater Resort Hotel
75 000 m² under the water
Many panoramic view from everywhere
220 rooms
Dubai recreate the world« The World » is one of the most important project in Dubai300 artificial islands A miniature of our planet : 6km * 9km 1,8 billion dollarsCost of a « country » : between 7,5 and 36 million dollars
Dubailand Ski Dome A cold place in the desert
Indoor ski place
6000 thunder of snow
Orientable track
3 palm islandsThe three largest man-made islands in the world.
Will support luxury hotels, freehold residential villas, unique water homes, …
You can by your own beach !
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