Archive for May, 2008
Dubai Society And Culture
Dubai Lifestyle - Dubai Society And Culture by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
The most significant thing about Dubai you’ll notice is the simple fact that it’s not what Islamic cities are supposed to be like. You won’t find segregation between men and women and not everyone is covered from head to toe. While the rooted beliefs and traditions linger on, they are not used to hinder normal society and is instead, very much the core of crime-free, morally valued and family-oriented Dubai. Liberal views are encouraged, although there’s no fanfare about it. The government plays an important role in accepting other cultures, nationalities, religions etc and this has filtered on to the mindset of the residents. All religions and cultures live in harmony and racism and discrimination are at very low levels.
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Dubai Luxury Hotels
Dubai Hotels - Dubai Luxury Hotels by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
Luxury tourism in Dubai is at its peak at present and the major contributing factor to it is the magnificent luxury hotels in Dubai. There are over 100 five-and four-star rated hotels in Dubai and each has its own distinctive vibe with its décor, services and facilities. Per night prices vary, depending on the hotel, room type and included services. The highest hotel room rates are evident between December and May, which is the peak tourist season in Dubai.
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The Dubai Nightlife Scene
Dubai Nightlife - The Dubai Nightlife Scene by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
Visitor or resident, on Thursday night, everyone in Dubai is hit with a dilemma – where to? Nightlife in Dubai is centred within the hotels, because only hotels are allowed to serve alcohol. Every luxury and regular hotel in Dubai features a nightclub, disco, pub, lounge or bar and has built up a regular clientèle over the years. The large expatriate community has contributed heavily to the nightlife scene in Dubai, because it’s evident most nightspots are created and designed to suit the preferences of different nationalities. Themes vary and the exact boundaries between dance clubs, discotheques and bars may blur at times, but overall, Dubai has a fantastic nightlife.
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Dubai Job Opportunities
Jobs in Dubai City - Dubai Job Opportunities by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
Dubai, being the commercial and cultural blend that it is, provides the ideal job market for job seekers from around the world. The multicultural environment in Dubai encourages candidates from all countries, nationalities, origins and religions to seek employment in the emirate. The continuously growing economy attracts thousands each year to set up their businesses in Dubai and this in turn creates many job vacancies for a variety of professions.
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Dubai Business Set-Up
Dubai Business - Dubai Business Set-Up by Dubai city Guide Summer 2008
Dubai is reputed worldwide as an energetic business hub, with freezones, international corporate branches and heavy commercial trade. Many foreign investors and venture capitalists come to Dubai each year with the hopes of setting up their own companies in the emirate. While Dubai is open to foreign investments of different scales, there are several facts and pointers all investors must keep in mind when they decide to set-up business in Dubai.
Since Dubai follows a tax-free enterprise system, all businesses must be licenced under one of four categories – commercial, professional, industrial and tourism. Tourism is a new licence sector and is yet to be fully incorporated into the system. Licences are issued for the following loosely classified business activities.
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The Real Estate Market in Dubai
Dubai Property - The Real Estate Market in Dubai by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
An investor’s paradise, Dubai is highly recognised worldwide for its prime property development projects. Dubai’s real estate market is responsible for nearly 8% of the UAE’s annual GDP and is expected to keep increasing in its contribution to the country’s economy. The towering modern skylines created by world-famous architects and quaint dwellings made to Islamic architectural designs provide just a glimpse into Dubai’s true potential as an investment breakthrough in the property sector.
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Luxury & Leisure Tourism In Dubai
Dubai Tourism - Luxury & Leisure Tourism In Dubai by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
Dubai – once a barren desert and now, a thriving metropolis with a developed economy. Although Dubai is best known for its commercial qualities, the emirate has much more to offer, if you look beyond the common beliefs and ideas. Luxury tourism is a hallmark in Dubai and the evidence is everywhere in the central city and along the Gulf coastline.
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Dubai Tourism
Dubai City Tourism – Destination Par Excellence, by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
If you want to experience the best in Arabian hospitality, there’s no better destination to visit than Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Both the Emirate and its capital are known as Dubai, and together, Dubai has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Impressive luxury hotels, historical sights, desert experiences, modern attractions and architectural marvels are among the many things that attract the tourist to mesmerising and eclectic Dubai.
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Dubai Sports
Dubai Sports And Recreation, by Dubai City Guide summer 2008
Not too long ago, sports in Dubai City meant the traditional activities in the dry desert, such as camel racing, falconry and Saluki racing. But over the last 20 years or so, Dubai has developed from barren desert land in to a bustling metropolis of mega proportions and everything has changed for the better. Now, to speak of Dubai sports means to speak of canoeing, car rallying, cricket, football, golf, equestrian sport, polo, powerboat racing, ice skating, skiing, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, shooting, archery, sand skiing, desert safaris and even trekking and mountaineering.
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Dubai Shopping
Dubai City, A Shopping Paradise For Everyone, by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
Dubai is synonymous with shopping and the reputation it has for incredible duty-free shopping opportunities is only rivalled by Hong Kong. Dubai shopping is both a local pastime and a tourist attraction. Dubai shopping hot spots are also the most popular hangout for the younger crowds during day time.
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