Dubai is a modern city, it did not become modernised until the great oil discovery in 1966- which led Dubai to be the popular tourist destination it is today. Before it was mainly sand but now it is a contemporary city which attracts millions of people every year. The population of Dubai has increased dramatically- in 1975 the population was 183,200, now (2017) it is around 1.67 million. (Ref 1) Although modern Dubai foundations are from the money from the oil industry, that soon will change as the last deposit of oil will be in 2029.
Dubai is the largest city with the most population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There are many attractions in Dubai for tourists to visit; one of them being the Burj Khalifa- the tallest building in the world. Not only is it the tallest building in the world but also “the tallest free-standing structure in the world, highest number of stories in the world, highest occupied floor in the world, highest outdoor observation deck in the world, elevator with the longest travel distance in the world and the tallest service elevator in the world.” (Ref 2) When travelling to Dubai it is almost an essential to visit the Burj Khalifa as it is one of the main attractions in Dubai. Although this is a popular attraction sometimes it is not all that great as sometimes when at the top of the Burj Khalifa you cannot see the views due to the weather. Unlike most countries Dubai has sandstorms which affects the attraction of the tower. Another attraction
"The World," a series of 300 islets laid out to resemble a map of the world. These manmade islands will also offer tourists beach real estate and extensive opportunities for leisure.1° Finally, the emirate has begun work on a structure that is set to become the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai. The exact height of this edifice is a closelyguarded secret.'' Another facet of Dubai that visitors quickly take note of is the city's shoppingoriented culture. The city contains numerous malls, many of which offer stand-alone outlets for upscale
Dubai with all it's wealth is not wealthy because of their technological knowledge and inventions causing their advancements wealth wise, but only because other races of people from outside their country came in discovered their oil, established oil drilling and oil refineries that later the leaders of Dubai nationalized and took over the oil operation from the outsiders keeping the preponderance of the profits from the sale of oil for themselves and their people. If it wasn't for the oil they would be just another group of poor none white people.
While others who have lived here face the harsh reality that their life is far from perfect. There are a lot of social injustices going on in Dubai On August 11, 2016 the YouTuber known as Gigi gorgeous was detained at the airport. She was detained because she is transgender. Gigi formerly known as Greg was not legally allowed to enter the country or she would have been put into prison since the LGBT community is completely banned. Next example is the presence of work camps. One example is sonapur which is a camp outside of the city where people work long days for low wages. This place is home to 150,000 people who came to Dubai for a better chance at life. One man is paid 1,668 (pounds a year). A large part of his money goes to his family and the rest is split between the amount he spends on food and rent. Lastly Dubai is in a financial crisis. The country is spending more money than it is bringing in.
Tourism has greatly increased over the years and has brought people of different cultures closer. There are many places to go explore and learn about how other live in different countries. Tourism has allowed travelers to the world around them, however the impacts from tourism on the host country are not known by many of the travelers. Some of these impacts from tourism can be negatively affecting the host country and those travelers who do not educate themselves on where they are going are most likely contributing to the negative impact. The Kayan people are one of the societies that are greatly affected by the tourism that comes to their village. The women are the main attraction of the village due to the rings that they wear around
I have to admit that we are very blessed with so many beautiful and breathe taking cities in the world. Dubai is just one of the many countries which has advanced from their humble beginnings and today are multi million tourist. Dubai is another city which has moved from having not as much as other countries once did such as money and a stable economy, to one of the richest cities in the world. In 1966 oil was discovered in Dubai and was a catalyst for Dubai’s economic growth. From a country that had come from not having a stable economy and not a lot of money, it has become like I said earlier, one of the richest cities in the
Egypt is one of the most beautiful countries. It is the oldest tourist destination on earth. Nowadays, tourism is one of the most important industries and it is the leader in providing new jobs to decrease the unemployment rate. It involves a range of organizations, businesses and government agencies working together complementary to each other. After January 25th, the rates of tourism has decreased in Egypt due to many reasons. It has been proven that tourist’s number has fallen from 14 million in 2010 to 10.2 million in 2013. According to (Tourism in Egypt: A slow recovery- CNN.com) “The world Economic Forum has just declared Egypt one of the most dangerous places on earth for tourists. The report puts Egypt above Yemen and Pakistan in
Dubai is one of the seven Emirates in the United Arab Emirates, which is located in the Persian Gulf. Dubai is a city founded by Ubaid bin Saeed and Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum. It’s national independence day is the second of December. It’s know as the biggest metropolitan in the Middle East, and known as one of the biggest business hubs in the Middle East, a station for transporting passengers and cargos. Its official language is Arabic, and many of the school in the country has compulsory Arabic classes for the students as the government makes it to be. However, as the city has a lot of expatriates and tourists coming to the city, Dubai is very accepting of the English language being spoken as well as a variety of other languages such as Tamil, Tagalog and many other languages are also freely spoken in the city.
There are many incredible cities around the world. Some of which are famous for its history, while other cities are famous for its malls and entertainment attractions. However, the city of Dubai is one of the United Arab of Emirates cities, and it is known for many different aspects. Dubai is the biggest economic city in the golf region for the past decade and it is indeed a city of contrast. In other words, the city combines the old fashion with new fashion in a unique way that makes it attractively special. The old and the new are being juxtaposed at almost every street corner. Furthermore, Arabic tradition contrasted with the surge of (mainly Western) tourism, Arabic markets competing for space with pristine shopping malls. Therefore, this paper will concentrates on the events that made Dubai a global city as well as a business and financial center. It is also going to discuses why and how it became a tourist destination for many people around the world.
From my point of view, Dubai has started and went through the right path of development. Nowadays, Dubai has become a capitalist model from its futuristic visions or plans and they always keep looking forward to being the best. It’s not just because of how Dubai looks; it’s about what people think about it, Dubai’s objective is to satisfy them by providing the best services and safe
Dubai has been considered, globally, as one of the fastest developing regions of the twenty-first-century. Goves and Go described Dubai in their report (2009:73) as “riding the waves of globalization, having firmly established itself in less than fifteen years, as an important node in the network of global flows”. Dubai’s strategic expansion has been factored towards its large influence within the tourism and leisure industries- instead of the competitive oil markets in which its neighbouring countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar are known for. Leisure, as defined by Page and Connell (2010:10) describesw leisure not as a singular discipline, but as multiple factors which incorporate elements of geography, sociology, economics, politics, history and psychology, thus it can be difficult to fully define the term ‘leisure’ however often it has been associated with times of relaxation or non-work time for many travellers. To fully evaluate Dubai’s position as a suitable leisure industry this essay will explore the framework proposed by Dimitrios Buhalis in his paper ‘The Competitive Destination’. Firstly, I will outline the activities and attractions available within Dubai, highlighting its reputation for achieving the biggest and best of architecture and entertainment. Next, I will explore how effective Dubai is as a functional residential region by drawing attention to its ancillary services such as the police, internet and banking alongside its overall accessibility through
I have chosen Dubai, UAE as my area of research because this is the place where I currently reside and because of all the advantages that come with starting a business here. Dubai is the most popular city and the second largest emirate in the UAE. It is located on the Southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and has also become a global city and a business hub of the Persian Gulf region. Some of the advantages that come with doing business in the UAE are: There is no tax on income, it has ultramodern infrastructure; there is a very stable banking system and there are easy connections to the whole world via its modern airports. Although the real estate and construction trade industries are what currently give the most revenues to Dubai, starting
The United Arab Emirates is one of the most important tourist destinations in the region. The Arab spring had a very minor effect on the country’s tourism as it did not have a revolution but tourists in countries such as the Americas and Eastern Asia and some European countries were still slightly worried to visit any Arab country as it could be hit by the domino effect of the Arab Spring. UAE is not a neighboring country of any of the countries that had revolutions but it is in the same region.
In addition, the rapid development of the UAE tourism, there are millions of people in every year come to the United Arab Emirates to participate in exhibitions, business meetings, or purchase orders. Dubai 's GDP in 2013 reached $ 887 billion, but there only less than 2 percent GDP of gross domestic product is oil class.
“’If people sat outside and looked at stars each night, I bet they would live a lot differently.” says an anonymous writer who apparently understood the quintessence of beauty and romance under the stars. What if you can do this on a spectacular vacation with your special one on a most miraculous place on earth the world knows as Dubai. Dubai is a city of business tycoons, celebrities and a country that never sleeps. Just like in the folklore of Arabian Nights that depicts the rich culture and places of Dubai. It is a place that never fails to surprise the visitors with its magnanimity and connection with roots. Dubai has fabulous indoor and outdoor settings to unleash romance.
After questioning thirty tourists from several countries (Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Lebanon, Turkey, Korea, Morocco, Russia, Italy and India) it turned out that ninety percent of them use Internet for their booking, and ninety six percent of them use it to gather information about Tunisia.