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Dubai [a] is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populous of the country's seven emirates. [5] [6] [7] As of 2024, the city has a population of around 3.79 million, [8] more than 90% of which are expatriates.
Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates Map of the United Arab Emirates. The table below shows a list of every city in the UAE with a population of at least 10,000, listed in descending order.
Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai in the late 1950s, built in 1787 Al Fahidi Fort today. Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest existing building in Dubai.. The Umayyads introduced Islam to the area in the 7th century [13] and sparked the vitalization of the area, opening up trade routes supported by fishing and pearl diving to eastern regions such as modern-day Pakistan and India, with reports of ships ...
The city of Dubai is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, while the Emirate stretches inland and is bordered to the south by the emirate of Abu Dhabi, to the northeast by the emirate of Sharjah, to the southeast by the country of Oman, to the east by the emirate of Ajman, and to the north by the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
The Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, also called Al Bastakiya, is Dubai's historic district and major tourist destination. Tourism in Dubai is a major part of the economy of Dubai. Dubai was the third most visited city in the world in 2023 with 17 million international visitors according to Euromonitor International.
Dubai Festival City construction begins. 12 May: Dubai Maritime City project announced. 16 June: Emirates places $19 billion biggest order in aviation history for 71 wide-bodied planes. [44] Dubai Humanitarian City established. [45] (Later to become International Humanitarian City) 7days newspaper begins publication. 2004 Dubai Autodrome opens ...
Downtown Dubai or The Dubai Downtown [2] is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It was developed by the Emaar real estate development company. . Before 2000, this area was called Umm Al Tarif [3] It is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, [4] and The Dubai Fo
The Dubai Frame is an iconic architectural landmark in Zabeel Park, Dubai.Standing 150m tall, it offers extensive views to old and present Dubai. The Dubai Frame has been open to public since 2018 and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.