Dubai is also referred to as "the City of Gold" as the Gold Souk in Deira houses nearly 250 gold retail shops. Robberies went from 3.8 in 2013 to 2.1 by the end of last year, while kidnapping cases also dropped from 0.2 in 2013 to 0.1 in 2017. This was followed by the Ambassador and Carlton Hotels in 1968. Dubai's geographical proximity to Iran made it an important trade location. The waters of Dubai are home to more than 300 species of fish, including the hammour. [198] A Jumeirah Group spokesperson is quoted as saying: "There's not a lot we can do to stop it. We're not encouraging the use of the term. [39] Arbitration by the British government resulted in a cessation of hostilities. This has resulted in the release of a 'fact-finding' judgment which inevitably only tells one side of the story," he added. Men wear the "kandurah" also referred to as "dishdasha" or even "thawb" (long white robe) and the headscarf (ghotrah). The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, which are ruled by six royal families. [151] As of February 2009[update], Dubai's foreign debt was estimated at approximately $80 billion, although this is a tiny fraction of the sovereign debt worldwide. Read about our approach to external linking. Places other than hotels, clubs, and specially designated areas are typically not permitted to sell alcohol. Various types of turtles can also be found in the area including the hawksbill turtle and green turtle, which are listed as endangered species.[65][66]. [246], The city's cultural imprint as a small, ethnically homogeneous pearling community was changed with the arrival of other ethnic groups and nationals—first by the Iranians in the early 1900s, and later by Indians and Pakistanis in the 1960s. [27] Prior to the introduction of Islam to the area, the people in this region worshiped Bajir (or Bajar). [72], The Dubai Municipality (DM) was established by the then ruler of Dubai, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in 1954 for purposes of city planning, citizen services and upkeep of local facilities. Archived Editions. Modesh World. [222] In addition to being an important passenger traffic hub, the airport is the sixth-busiest cargo airport in world, handling 2.37 million tons of cargo in 2014. A visitor can check out the architectural features of the outside as well as the inside of each house. These were constructed by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, which gave the beach its local name (Chicago Beach), which was transferred to the Chicago Beach Hotel, which was demolished and replaced by the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the late 1990s. [36] Dubai was known for its pearl exports until the 1930s; the pearl trade was damaged irreparably by the 1929 Great Depression and the innovation of cultured pearls. Princess Haya painted a picture of a perfect family life in interviews, but cracks began to appear in 2018 when Princess Latifa, one of Sheikh Mohammed's adult daughters with another wife, tried to flee the UAE with the help of a former French spy and a Finnish fitness instructor. [257] The Dubai Desert Rock Festival was also another major festival consisting of heavy metal and rock artists but is no longer held in Dubai. As of the fourth quarter 2006, its trading volume stood at about 400 billion shares, worth $95 billion in total. According to its 2013 research report on the future competitiveness of cities, in 2025, Dubai will have moved up to 23rd place overall in the Index. [10], Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia. The building opened on 4 January 2010. [130] All mosques in Dubai are managed by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department also known as "Awqaf" under the Government of Dubai and all Imams are appointed by the Government. In 2001, Dubai Municipality embarked on an e-Government project with the intention of providing 40 of its city services through its web portal, [dubai.ae]. Since it opened in September 2004, the Dubai IFC has attracted, as a regional hub, leading international firms and set-up the NASDAQ Dubai which lists equity, derivatives, structured products, Islamic bonds (sukuk) and other bonds. A post shared by Fazza (@faz3) on Sep 30, 2017 at 2:04am PDT. As of 2009[update], there are 79 public schools run by the Ministry of Education that serve Emiratis and expatriate Arab people as well as 207 private schools. In a letter to the Sultan of Muscat in 1911, Butti laments, 'Misery and poverty are raging among them, with the result that they are struggling, looting and killing among themselves.'[37]. Currently only the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai claims to offer parallel streams in different languages - bi-lingual English/French or English/ German. +971 4 439 8888. Public hospitals in Dubai were first built in the late 1950s and continued to grow with public health initiatives. The younger Emiratis prefer to wear red and white ghutrah and tie it around their head like a turban. The Western Hajar chain has an arid, jagged and shattered landscape, whose mountains rise to about 1,300 metres (4,265 feet) in some places. Princess Haya of Jordan, 45, a daughter of the late King Hussain and a former Olympic equestrian, married Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai, 70, in 2004, becoming the sixth and youngest of his wives. [251] Similarly, the sale of alcoholic beverages is regulated. p.157, The Middle East and North Africa. The eastern and western sections of the city are connected by Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Shindagha Tunnel, Business Bay Crossing and Floating Bridge. The sheikh subsequently set up the world's largest horseracing team, Godolphin, as well as the successful stallion breeding operation, Darley. [267] The penal code contains official provisions that prohibit digital access to pornography; however, it does not address cyber crime or data protection.[268]. The Al Maktoum (Arabic: آل مكتوم Āl Maktūm, House of Maktoum) family is the ruling royal family of the Emirate of Dubai, and one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates. World's largest refinery in Switzerland, Valcambi, was denounced by Swissaid for importing extensive gold from these Dubai firms. Princess Haya of Jordan, 45, a daughter of the late King Hussain and a former Olympic equestrian, married Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai, 70, in 2004, becoming the sixth and youngest of his wives. 12 APRIL 2004. One theory suggests the word used to be the souq in Ba. Princess Haya: Dubai ruler's wife in UK 'in fear of her life'. There are now 28 hospitals in Dubai, 6 public and 22 private, with 3 more major hospitals scheduled to be built by 2025. See World of Hyatt program terms for upgrade eligibility. 5. In May 2013, Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan was revealed. In 2005, 84% of the population of metropolitan Dubai was foreign-born, about half of them from India. Dubai's oil reserves have diminished significantly and are expected to be exhausted in 20 years. Residence. We've never used it in our advertising. This award-winning brewery from Chicago invites to become the new hotspot for pub lovers in Dubai. Walker, J", "Fifty years on, the tragedy of vessel MV Dara lingers", "How Chicago Beach got its name...then lost it! Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, a wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, is in hiding in London and said to be in . [73] DM is chaired by Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai, and comprises several departments such as the Roads Department, Planning and Survey Department, Environment and Public Health Department and Financial Affairs Department. Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index 2019 found that tourists spend more in Dubai than in any other country. Arabic movies are popular in Dubai and the UAE. Bling-Bling Yo. HiDubai, Dubai knows you. These included a pistol placed on her pillow. Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, is an avid horse-racing fan. Three football teams (Al Wasl FC, Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC and Al Nasr SC) represent Dubai in UAE Pro-League. [252][265], Internet content is regulated in Dubai. [135] The venue is a 2000-seat, multifunctional performing arts centre able to host not only theatrical shows, concerts and operas, but also weddings, gala dinners, banquets and conferences. Water bus is a fully air conditioned boat service across selected destinations across the creek. British style eleven-to-eighteen secondary schools offering General Certificate of Secondary Education and A-Levels include Dubai Gem Private School, Dubai British School, English Language School Pvt. [207], Transport in Dubai is controlled by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), an agency of the government of Dubai, formed by royal decree in 2005. As of 2018[update], it operated internationally serving over 150 destinations in over 70 countries across six continents. The court found that Sheikh Mohammed "continues to maintain a regime whereby both these two young women are deprived of their liberty". Dubai is also the headquarters for several print media outlets. [217] In 2006, the Transport authority announced the construction of 500 air-conditioned (A/C ) Passenger Bus Shelters, and planned for 1,000 more across the emirates in a move to encourage the use of public buses. Sheikh Mohammed lunched. [64] Experts also predict that the possibility of a tsunami in the region is minimal because the Persian Gulf waters are not deep enough to trigger a tsunami. Sheikh Mohammed was born in 1949 at his family home in Shindagha, near Dubai Creek. 2 December 2005, On the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Legal System. [269] The UAE has enforced decency regulations in most public places, aside from waterparks, beaches, clubs, and bars. Found insideA Contemporary Response to the King James Bible the bush theatre. 'No, I heard that Chinese students are very clean. I don't want people to trash my house when I'm in Dubai. I'm not going to come home ... 'What's your name?' 'Max Tam. Dubai has a wide range of parks like Safa park, Mushrif park, Hamriya park, etc. "[42], In 1962, with expenditure on infrastructure projects already approaching levels some thought imprudent, Sheikh Rashid approached his brother in law, the Ruler of Qatar, for a loan to build the first bridge crossing Dubai's creek. [49], As part of the infrastructure for pumping and transporting oil from the Fateh field, located offshore of the Jebel Ali area of Dubai, two 500,000 gallon storage tanks were built, known locally as 'Kazzans',[50] by welding them together on the beach and then digging them out and floating them to drop onto the seabed at the Fateh field. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates in 2006 and is responsible for Dubai's transformation into a lavish business destination. One of his daughters, Princess Latifa, has now made headlines after secret videos recorded by her in captivity have been obtained and released by the BBC's Panorama. . Expo 2020 Dubai will host the world for 182 days, each one brimming with new experiences. Dubai, also spelled Dubayy, city and capital of the emirate of Dubai, one of the wealthiest of the seven emirates that constitute the federation of the United Arab Emirates, which was created in 1971 following independence from Great Britain.There are several theories about the origin of the name Dubai. City Centre Deira. Originally intended to be a four-berth port, it was extended to sixteen berths as construction was ongoing. British preacher Reverend Andrew Thompson claimed that the United Arab Emirates is one of the most tolerant places in the world towards Christians and that it is easier to be a Christian in the UAE than in the UK. [96], Defamation on social media is a punishable offence in Dubai with fines up to half a million dirhams and jail term for up to 2 years. Until the day her double life starts unravelling at the seams. Set against a backdrop of luxury hotels and manmade islands, Desperate in Dubai tells the tale of four desperate women as they struggle to find truth, love, and themselves. [78], Dubai and Ras al Khaimah are the only emirates that do not conform to the federal judicial system of the United Arab Emirates. Burj Club located Downtown. [148] Dubai's property market experienced a major downturn in 2008[149] and 2009 as a result of the slowing economic climate. Abu Dhabi is a new economic superpower that will soon wield enormous influence across both developing and developed worlds. BurJuman. Dubai has no natural river bodies or oases; however, Dubai does have a natural inlet, Dubai Creek, which has been dredged to make it deep enough for large vessels to pass through. Forty minutes from the airport, the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah has 7 meeting rooms for 3-300, a business center, Executive Lounge and wireless internet access in public spaces. "[92] As of 2020, the federal public prosecution has clarified that "it is an offense when at least three public employees collectively leave work or one of the duties to achieve an unlawful purpose. Being the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and also being the Emir Sheikh of Dubai, King Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum stands at the 5 th ranking of the Top 8 royals in the world. The following photographs, which were taken in the late 1960s and early 1970s, show a very different Dubai. DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) was established in 2002. [195][196] At the top, Burj Khalifa, the world's second highest observatory deck after the Shanghai Tower with an outdoor terrace is one of Dubai's most popular tourist attractions, with over 1.87 million visitors in 2013.[197]. View Dynamics Target Security & Cleaning Services, in Cleaning Services category. Dubai's neighborhood bar and lounge invites you to your favourite brews on tap! Found inside – Page 16As a result of that exchange, the Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was approached and provided a reported $2 million, ... He did not name the second Arab nation that had provided help to purchase property in Dubai. The project was an outstanding success, with shipping queuing to access the new facilities. Since 2004, the city has hosted the annual Dubai International Film Festival which serves as a showcase for Arab and Middle Eastern film making talent. Found insideWINNER OF THE 2021 JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2020 BY O MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORKER, THE WASHINGTON POST, REAL SIMPLE, THE GUARDIAN, AND MORE FINALIST FOR: THE STORY PRIZE, THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE, THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY ... Don't miss a beat - live concerts, festivals, activities and more. [227] UK-based international service company Serco is responsible for operating the metro. Dubai (/duːˈbaɪ/ doo-BY; Arabic: دبي, romanized: Dubayy [dʊˈbajj], Gulf Arabic pronunciation: [dəˈbaj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. [182], In October 2019, Dubai loosened its liquor laws for the first time, under which it allowed tourists to purchase alcohol from state-controlled stores. to 2368 sq.ft. [44], In 1962 the British Political Agent noted that "Many new houses and blocks of offices and flats are being built... the Ruler is determined, against advice [from the British authorities] to press on with the construction of a jet airport... More and more European and Arab firms are opening up and the future looks bright. [255] The next food festival was held between 23 February 2017 to 11 March 2017.[256]. 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In 2008, the emirate unveiled the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa; Dubai Mall, then world's largest shopping centre by total land area; and the Dubai Metro. The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest and the original of three Palm Islands, and it is located on the Jumeirah coastal area of Dubai. [citation needed], A total of 18 schools offer British primary education up to the age of eleven. The Gulf dialect of Arabic is spoken natively by the Emirati people. This was to change with PM Harold Wilson's announcement, on 16 January 1968, that all British troops were to be withdrawn from 'East of Aden'. But after fleeing Dubai for the UK via Germany along with their children in April 2019, sources alleged that she had become aware of new information relating to Latifa. 40 with a total score of 55.9. A flotilla of small boats from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al-Quwain picked up survivors, but 238 of the 819 persons on board were lost in the disaster. [216], The Public Bus Transport system in Dubai is run by the RTA. As of 2018, it has a population of 55,052. Early History of the King family. [44], On 7 April 1961, the Dubai-based MV Dara, a five thousand ton British flagged vessel that plied the route between Basra (Iraq), Kuwait and Bombay (India), was caught in unusually high winds off Dubai. Dubai enacted an Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law in 2002 which deals with digital signatures and electronic registers. [132], Dubai has large Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Baháʼí, Buddhist and other religious communities residing in the city, as well as a small but growing Jewish community. It was constructed by more than 30 contracting companies around the world with workers of a hundred nationalities. The import of gold to India had been banned and so the trade was characterised as smuggling, although Dubai's merchants were quick to point out that they were making legal deliveries of gold and that it was up to the customer where they took it. A Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) was issued against Rabins and one of his partners, Faisal. Seismically, Dubai is in a very stable zone—the nearest seismic fault line, the Zagros Fault, is 200 kilometres (124 miles) from the UAE and is unlikely to have any seismic impact on Dubai. Winters are comparatively cool, though mild to warm, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F) in January, the coolest month. On 1st of February 2016, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Fast food, South Asian, and Chinese cuisines are also very popular and are widely available. The Kazzans were an innovative oil storage solution which meant supertankers could moor offshore even in bad weather and avoided the need to pipe oil onshore from Fateh, which is some 60 miles out to sea. DLD charges transfer fees at 4%, in which 2% is to be paid by the buyer and 2% is paid by the seller. [38] At that time, Dubai consisted of the town of Dubai and the nearby village of Jumeirah, a collection of some 45 areesh (palm leaf) huts. The typical marine life off the Dubai coast includes tropical fish, jellyfish, coral, dugong, dolphins, whales and sharks. Dar Al Khaleej, Al Bayan and Al Ittihad are the city's largest circulating Arabic language newspapers,[260] while Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Khaleej Mag and 7days are the largest circulating English newspapers. Complete Dubai restaurants guide (reviews), with the best restaurants in Dubai for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch (plus cafes) by location and cuisine. The port was not initially a success, so Sheikh Mohammed established the JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone) around the port in 1985 to provide foreign companies unrestricted import of labour and export capital. Non-Muslims do not appear before the Sharia Court. The Sheikh of Dubai now also serves as the Vice President of the UAE, while also serving as the de facto Prime Minister and Defense Minister. The city has already brought in changes by introducing wheelchair friendly taxis, pavements with slopes and tactile indicators on the floor for the visually impaired at all the metro stations. After the UAE gained independence from the UK in 1971, Sheikh Mohammed was named defence minster - a position he still holds. [204][205], Dubai Marina (Arabic: مرسى دبي) is a district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai's construction boom also relied on low-paid migrant construction workers, many of whom complained that they suffered exploitation. [35] The frequency of these vessels only helped to accelerate Dubai's role as an emerging port and trading hub of preference. In 1990, Sheikh Rashid died after a long illness resulting from a stroke. He was also involved in the 2015 Nedumbassery gold smuggling case, where 1,500 kg of gold was smuggled in two years. mt. ", "Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates", Environmental Development and Protection in the UAE, "Climate in Dubai across the year. We are a big family with our 1154 happy employees. And it's going to be fun. He said the appeal was "made to protect the best interests and welfare of the children" and that the "outcome does not protect my children from media attention in the way that other children in family proceedings in the UK are protected". The exquisite palace of this Dubai royal is seemingly out of a tale from the One Thousand and One Nights Inside HH Sheikha Fatima Rashed Al Maktoum's Dubai Palace You don't need to live in the Middle East to have heard of the magical palace of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Rashed Al Maktoum. Princess Haya of Jordan, half-sister to King Abdullah and daughter of the late King Hussein, has married the crown prince of Dubai, General Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. He is responsible transforming Dubai from dessert city to global business hub. [40], Despite a lack of oil, Dubai's ruler from 1958, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, used revenue from trading activities to build infrastructure. Each Emirate is able to dictate healthcare standards according to their internal laws, although the standards and regulations rarely have extreme differences. The Al Nuaimi are the ruling family of Ajman. Examples of Indian curriculum schools include IHS, DPS, DMHS. [200], The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago, created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government, and designed and developed by Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/Architects, Inc. Some schools, such as The American School of Dubai, also offer the curriculum of the United States. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum born 15 July 1949. It also features a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor Kartdrome, popular among racing enthusiasts and recreational riders. [203] The garden uses retreated waste water from city's municipality and utilises drip irrigation method for watering the plants. The festival was designed to showcase the variety of flavours and cuisines on offer in Dubai featuring the cuisines of over 200 nationalities at the festival. Dubai is the second most expensive city in the region and 20th most expensive city in the world. [137] Although a number of core elements of Dubai's trading infrastructure were built on the back of the oil industry,[138] revenues from oil and natural gas account for less than 5% of the emirate's revenues. Dubai Creek played a vital role in sustaining the life of the community in the city and was the resource which originally drove the economic boom in Dubai. Found inside"Oprah's Book Club 2018 selection"--Jacket. Phone: Everything You Need to Know About Dubai's Man-made Islands. Sheikh Mohammed also became heavily involved in his father's plan to compensate for Dubai's dwindling oil reserves by diversifying its economy and becoming an international trade and financial centre, as well as a tourist destination. The handsome Arab studied at Sandhurst military . The country is historically and currently, part of the Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast to the south via the southern tip of India to Mombasa, from there through the Red Sea via the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean, there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian hub of Trieste with its rail connections to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the North Sea.[236][237][238]. Ten years later, he enjoyed his first success as an owner. [232], There are two major commercial ports in Dubai, Port Rashid and Port Jebel Ali. Found inside – Page 283... telling from past 60 years that India name in top corrupt nations !!??, they just want money, salaries and job will give all fake, corrupt data, (6) like these talk was famous for LTS Dubai also, many higher official of UAE Based ... [56], In 1973, Dubai joined the other emirates to adopt a uniform currency: the UAE dirham. [202] The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several artificial island developments in Dubai. [244][245], Dubai is known for its nightlife. [98], Dubai has one of the world's lowest crime rates,[99] and in 2019 was ranked the seventh-safest city in the world. According to the latest roundup, a fair share of the richest people in the world call the city their home- not surprising really, given that Dubai is the second most expensive city in the region and the 20th most expensive in the world. Sheikh Mohammed did not comment on the breakdown of his marriage, but he did write an angry poem accusing an unnamed woman of "treachery and betrayal" and posted it on Instagram. [95] Many of the low paid labourers are victims of human trafficking or forced labour while some women are even trafficked into the growing sex trade in Dubai, a centre of human trafficking and prostitution. 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