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Dubai has a free trade in gold and, until the 1990s, was the hub of a "brisk smuggling trade" [59] of gold ingots to India, where gold import was restricted. Dubai's Jebel Ali port, constructed in the 1970s, has the largest human-made harbour in the world and was ranked seventh globally for the volume of container traffic it supports. [164]
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.
Map Flag [3] Emirate Arabic name Date joined the UAE Capital Area (km 2) [4] Area (sq mi) Abu Dhabi: أبو ظبي ʾAbū dhabī: 2 December 1971: Abu Dhabi: 67,340
The Dubai Fountain playlist is a blend of music, curated to reflect the city's diverse and cosmopolitan nature while respecting its cultural heritage. With over 48 pieces of music chosen over the past decade, each track is selected to complement the fountain's grandeur and the city's global image, ensuring dignity and avoiding frivolity.
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The Palm Jumeirah is an archipelago of artificial islands on the Persian Gulf in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It is part of a larger series of developments called the Palm Islands, including Palm Jebel Ali and the Dubai Islands, which, when completed, will together increase Dubai's shoreline by a total of 520 kilometres (320 mi). [3]
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 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.