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Dubai is the most populous town and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the second largest emirate by territorial size after the capital, Abu Dhabi. As for the etymology of the word Dubai, one theory states that the name came from a word meaning "money", as people from Dubai were commonly believed to be rich due to the thriving trading center of the location. An Arabic proverb says "Dab

a Dubai", meaning "They came with a lot of money." The emirate of Dubai is a constitutional monarchy and it has been ruled by the Al Maktoum family since 1833. Tourism is an important part of the Dubai government's strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. Dubai's lure for tourists is based mainly on shopping, but also on its possession of other ancient and modern attractions. As of 2013, Dubai was the 7th most visited city of the world based on air traffic and the fastest growing, increasing by a 10.7% rate. Dubai is expected to accommodate over 15 million tourists by 2015. Even tough Dubai is embracing a western lifestyle, tourists and expats are advised to follow a decent behavior in respect to the local culture and religion. Kissing in public is strictly illegal and can result in deportation. The Islamic dress code is not compulsory, but prohibitions on wearing "indecent clothing" or revealing too much skin are aspects of the UAE to which Dubai's visitors are expected to conform, and are encoded in Dubai's criminal law. At Dubai's malls, shoulders and knees should be covered and wearing sleeveless tops and shorts are discouraged. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020. The event will bring huge economic benefits by generating activities worth billions of dirhams and is expected to create over 270,000 jobs.

The future has arrived!
11/11/2018

The future has arrived!

This new addition to the Dubai Police transportation method is just super cool!

Would you dare?
12/11/2016

Would you dare?

When you fly, your mind is fixed on the route and doesn't run free. The flight to greatness is a fine line between your dreams and reality. The ultimate plac...

The future is here! The new Hyperloop teaser is giving us a very exciting glimpse of how this new way of public transpor...
11/11/2016

The future is here! The new Hyperloop teaser is giving us a very exciting glimpse of how this new way of public transportation will help thousands of commuters daily.

Today Hyperloop One announced a historic agreement with the RTA in Dubai to study high-speed routes that reduce travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to 12...

For those of you who missed the opening of the Dubai Canal on Wednesday evening.
11/11/2016

For those of you who missed the opening of the Dubai Canal on Wednesday evening.

Dubai Canal opens with fireworks. Fireworks lit up the sky at the official opening ceremony of the Dubai Canal. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

08/11/2016

Time Out has the full details of the RTA announcement as Dubai Canal water taxi and ferry stations revealed along Business Bay and Dubai Creek

08/11/2016

Committed to creating and delivering unique experiences, Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced the ‘Dubai Arena’, a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena.Spanning an area of half a million square feet and with an approximate capacity of

11/10/2016

Ever dread that weekend just before pay day, when funds are depressingly low and you're stuck for ideas on where to go? We've all been there – more often than we'd like! Rather than stay at home and wait 'til pay day comes around, get out there and enjoy all the FREE things Dubai has to offer. Yep,…

30/09/2016

Find your place among Dubai’s skyscrapers at these sky-high venues

Weekend just started, perfect time to check some of these places out!
26/05/2016

Weekend just started, perfect time to check some of these places out!

Whether you're a visiting foodie, or looking to delve more into the region's dining scene, here are the top 10 trendiest restaurants in Dubai.

19/04/2016

Swing Yoga in Dubai is available for both men and women at Pole Fit Dubai that is located in the Marina and each class costs 75 AED and beginners are welcome, it is a fun and versatile way to build your resistance, strength and concentration while losing some serious calories.

19/04/2016

The cost of cancellation of rental contract on Ejari is Dh30

19/04/2016

As expats, it’s easy to stick to the security of what we know – the people, the food, and the activities we enjoyed at home. Likewise, as tourists, it’s easy to while away the hours on Dubai’s beaches, shopping in the air-conditioned splendour of the malls, and eating at some of the word’s best rest…

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