The UAE's commerical heart, Duabi has for decades been the link between generations of eastern and western traders.Today it is the biggest trade enterpot in the region.
Dubai steretches 72 km along the coast of the Aabian Gulf. Its area is 3,885 sq km which is 5% of the UAE's total surface.
Dubai is cleft by 20 km long creek which divides it into two parts. One part is called Bur Dubai and the other part is called Deira.
The city of Dubai is bustling metropolis mix of Arab , western and south Asian cultures. Arabic is the local language but English is spoken almost everywhere. Hindi , Farci and Urdu are also quite prevalent.
The 1996 , Dubai began hosting a now annual month long shopping festival . The Dubai Shopping Festival is held from March through April and encompasses the entire city. Item of every type are discounted , especially cars , jewerly and electronics. Special events are scheduled everyday , including fireworks , laser shows and carnival areas. One part of the Festival is the Carpet Oasis Expo, where you can buy world-class carpets at substantial discounts.
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