Dubai-On Tour (1)

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Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates , located within the emirate of the same name. It isone of the seven emirates that make up the country. It has the largest population in the UAE(2,106,177) and the second-largest land territory (4,114 km 2) after the capital, 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. It isalso a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. Although Dubai's economy was historically

built on the oil industry, the emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy withthe main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubaihas recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects andsports events. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, such asthe world's tallest Burj Khalifa , in addition to ambitious development projects including man-made islands, hotels, and some of the largest shopping malls in the region and the world. Thisincreased attention has also highlighted labour and human rights issues concerning the city'slargely South Asian workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in2008 2009 following the financial crisis of 2007-2008, but is making a gradual recovery withhelp coming from neighbouring emirates especially Abu Dhabi.

As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the world, and the most expensive city inthe Middle East. Dubai has also been rated as one of the best places to live in the Middle East.
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What must be known to first-timers in Dubai?

Driving in Dubai and traffic lawsThe rapid development of Dubais roads and transport network can only work with a system

of rules and regulations. Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority play majorroles in ensuring safety and traffic regulations and use smart technology to ensure trafficviolations are kept to a minimum. A system of black points leading to confiscation of yourdriving license is in force to ensure adherence to traffic laws. In case you have broken thetraffic or parking laws, you can conveniently pay your fines online, but this facility isnormally for minor infringements.

The RTA also advises all motorists to avoid using the road shoulder, except in anemergency. The road shoulder should not be used for taking a rest or using the mobile

phone, since it may block an ambulance or police car. The RTA defines an emergency formotorists as exceptional circumstances such as a vehicle breakdown or medical emergency.

Motorists can be fined AED 600 and given six black points on their license for overtakingon the road shoulder, while parking on the road shoulder without just cause can lead to anAED 200 fine.

To avoid traffic jams and get real-time information about traffic congestion and figure outthe fastest route to your destination, you can use the Dalili Navigation System introduced

by the RTA on various navigation devices. Available at most electronic shops and priced between AED 600 to 2000 (depending on brand and features), the devices analyze all trafficdata in real-time and provide advice on the best route to reach your destination in theshortest time.


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Dubais culture and etiquette

Dubai is a modern city that welcomes visitors from around the world. However, as it is also aMuslim city, there are certain factors to take into consideration in terms of dress code and

behaviour.

Visitors to Dubai should dress modestly, particularly in conservative areas and public places.Swimwear is acceptable at the beach or around the swimming pool, but visitors should cover upelsewhere. Shorts and T-shirts are suitable attire in many places, although when visitingmosques, religious sites or older parts of the city, both men and women may feel morecomfortable wearing loose-fitting clothes that cover shoulders, arms and legs. Women willusually be required to wear a headscarf when entering mosques.

Drinking : Drinking or being drunk in public is not tolerated and the legal drinking age is 21. youshould only drink in a hotel

Public displays of affection : Holding hands, kissing or gets cosy with your other half could leadto arrest and imprisonment.

Sex outside marriage : Sex between those who are not married is illegal and can lead to severecriminal sanctions.

Swearing : Swearing and making rude gestures such as the middle finger are considered as acriminal act in the UAE.

Swimwear : Wearing bathers outside the beach is against Dubai's decent laws and swimsuits in

general should be modest. Nudity at beaches is illegal.

Smoking : Lighting up in a shopping mall, government building or shop can result in a fine.


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Green Dubai

On January 15, 2012, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President &Prime Minister of the UAE announced a long-term national initiative to build a green economyin the UAE under the theme 'A green economy for sustainable development.' The initiativewas announced just one day before the start of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabion 16th January, 2012.

Green BuildingsIn implementation of a decision issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid AlMaktoum, and as part of Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 for applying the specifications of green

buildings to all the buildings and premises in Dubai with the aim of keeping Dubai a healthycity with a clean and pollution free environment, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority(DEWA), in co-operation with Dubai Municipality, has launched the Green BuildingRegulations & Specifications , a set of specifications and guidelines for regulating the criteriaof the structure that allows adequacy in the consumption of electricity, water and renewedenergy as part of the green buildings project in Dubai, which will make savings of aroundAED10 billion until 2030.

Environmental Tourism

Environmental tourism is a new type of environment friendly tourist activity that man practisesto preserve the innate, natural and cultural heritage of the environment which he lives in. Oneof the initiatives of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai isembodied in the Dubai Green Tourism Award , which was launched last year by DubaiGovernment for the hospitality industry sector with the aim of reducing carbon emission fromhotels by 20 per cent.

Sustainable Energy

In 2009, Dubai Chamber achieved the coveted LEED certification for Existing Buildings,while the Drainage and Irrigation Department of Dubai Municipality has a grey watertreatment plant for use in irrigating local parks and trees .In December 2011, the SupremeCouncil of Energy in Dubai allocated AED12 billion for producing electricity from the solarenergy. Abu Dhabi aims also to produce 7 per cent of its energy by 2020 through the project ofMasdar City, which will be the first emission-free city in the world. Masdar began to annuallyhost the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi in 2008 and was selected to host the

headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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Dubai Duty free

Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and has grown to become one ofthe leading airport retailers in the world with sales turnover of Dhs5.9 billion (US$1.6 billion) in2012. Its founding principal of providing travellers with a first class retail experience in ashopper-friendly environment and a diverse range of products still holds true to this day.

Employing 6000 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailingin the Middle East.To date, Dubai Duty Free has received around 300 awards which beartestimony to the operations retail success including being named the Best Airport in DutyFree Shopping presented at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards; Patron of the Arts atthe Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patron of the Arts Awards; Middle EastTravel Retailer of the Year from DFNI Asia Pacific; the Superbrands Awards for Excellencein Branding received from Superbrands Council UAE; the Global Traveller US Magazineaward for Best Duty Free Shop; and the Frontier Best Airport Retailer of the Year received

by the operation for an unprecedented sixth time.

At the 7th International Sports Event Management (ISEM) Awards held in London in November,the winning trophy in the Event Marketing category was presented to Dubai Duty Free for theDubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2013. The airport retailer, which owns and organizesthe WTA and ATP tournament, faced strong competition from other international sporting eventsto emerge as the winner in this highly competitive field.


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Dubai Metro

Train layout

Features

Gold class cabin in each train with:o wide leather seatso carpet flooring, exclusive lighting and designo panoramic view from the front of the train

women & children only cabin in each train complete mobile phone coverage across the entire network Wi-Fi access throughout the network air conditioned cabins and walkways longest automated Metro system in the world, built in one go Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system Wayside Obstacle Detection front and rear cameras keep the train under constant surveillance

Safety

one of the worlds safest Metros. Dedicated Metro Police force. Over 3000 CCTVs in trains and stations to monitor any security infringements. Integrated radio system between Metro and emergency services. Emergency Call Box (ECB) in each train and station.
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