Dubai lies directly within the Arabian Desert. However, the topography of Dubai is significantly different from that of the southern portion of the UAE in that much of Dubai's landscape is highlighted by sandy desert patterns, while gravel deserts dominate much of the southern region of the count... |
The Sheikh Zayed Road is home to most of Dubai's skyscrapers, including the Emirates Towers and the Burj Khalifa. The highway also connects other new developments such as the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Dubai Waterfront. The Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway is the name given to the highway portion of ... |
The Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is a 7-star luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a pr... |
The 14km Dubai Creek is a natural seawater inlet that divides the city of Dubai into two parts – Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai – and is the heart of soul of the city. Visitors can take an abra (small water taxi) and view the old trading port and the dhows from the water. A stroll along its banks ... |
The Hajar Mountains stretch through the border between Dubai and Oman. They are located 100km (62 miles) south of Dubai city, along the border with Oman. The range is divided into the Eastern Hajar Mountains and Western Hajar Mountains. These mountains are very rugged, with idyllic villages, rive... |
The Dubai Media City is a member of Dubai Holding (a Dubai government investment group) and a tax free zone in which media related companies could establish themselves. Companies with a minimum startup capital of 50,000 dhs are incorporated as a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) and DM... |
Dubai Metro opened to the public in September, the $7.64 billion budget was double what developers expected, but the automated system is the longest in the world, with over 52 kilometers of track and 29 stations. Monumental air-conditioned pedestrian bridges protect riders from the desert heat as... |
