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Discovering Dubai

Dubai, The World's Most Expensive Tourist Destination, as envisioned by its (Emir/Prince/Amir)
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Dubai is not a city, it is an Emirate(An emirate is a political territory that is ruled by a dynastic Muslim Monarch styled emir) and it is one of
the seven Emirates of the UAE. It is UAE's most populated emirate, however only 20% of its population are locals called
Emiratees, 80% is composed by Expats.
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When going around Dubai, its contrast is something that will be one of the things that will hit you hard. Divided by the Dubai Creek,
the modern Bur Dubai is connected to Deira by the Al Maktoum Bridge, its underwater tunnel and the its traditional boats called Abras.
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Dubai is first and foremost a Dessert in the Middle East, so almost everything you see from water sources, flowers, plants and other green
decorations need tons of water. Thus, Dubai is the biggest consumer of water in the world, and they get theirs in
part from the Ocean by DESALINATION. Dubai is naturally rich in oil as they are in dire need of fresh water.
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In Dubai's street you will see MONEY SPENT LAVISHLY, cars like the MASIRATI, LAMBORGINI, JAGUARS, AUDI R8
are commonly seen in the usual traffic and HI-END models of each Car Brand grace the streets as their
daily family and personal utility vehicle.
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See the notes on each photo to see details of their importance.
Because in Dubai, EVERYTHING DOESN'T HAPPEN FOR A REASON,
but EVERYTHING IS CREATED FOR A REASON.
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One thing that is noticeable,
the Sheik makes sure that his Emirate will be known around the world as being
the MOST in everything that matters.
Below is a list of a few:
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BURJ DUBAI- Tallest Manmade Structure in the World
DUBAI MALL- Biggest Mall in the World
MARRIOTT TOWER BRIDGE- Longest Unsupported Bridge in the World
UNION FLAGPOLE-Tallest Flagpole in the World
UNION FLAGPOLE-Most Expensive Flagpole in the World as it is fully Gold Plated
*BURJ AL ARAB- Most Expensive Hotel in the World
*Most Expensive Bar in the World
*Most Expensive Cocktail in the World
PALM JUMEIRAH ISLAND- Newest Wonder of the Modern World
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To me, Dubai is undeniably currently and undeniably the Worlds Most Expensive Artificial Beauty.
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I might have forgotten or misunderstood some of the information above as I have only learned all of these atop a Hop-On, Hop Off bus ;) But this tour was indeed educational.
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Dubai Sunset
Dubai Sunset
Sunrise in Dubai
Sunrise in Dubai
Deira Boulevard
Deira Boulevard
Rolex Twin Tower
Rolex Twin Tower
Dow River Cruise
Dow River Cruise
Dubai's Oldest Transport and means of living
Dubai's Oldest Transport and means of living
Dubai Museum Walls
Dubai Museum Walls
Biggest Mosque in Dubai
Biggest Mosque in Dubai
art in Mosque
art in Mosque
details
details
g5/53/867153/3/118650635.TMNr4ePI.jpg the Sheik's Old Family House
the Sheik's Old Family House
Traditional Ventilation
Traditional Ventilation
Heritage Village
Heritage Village
Do foreigners get Naturalized in Dubai?
Do foreigners get Naturalized in Dubai?
Gold Souk Area
Gold Souk Area
tradition survives when people gives Value
tradition survives when people gives Value
still the best way to cross Dubai Creek for .50DHS
still the best way to cross Dubai Creek for .50DHS
Spice Souk
Spice Souk
Rows of Sail Trade Boats in Waiting
Rows of Sail Trade Boats in Waiting
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt
City covered with the Sand Storm mist
City covered with the Sand Storm mist
Construction Keeps GOING and Dubai Keeps GROWING
Construction Keeps GOING and Dubai Keeps GROWING
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
UNION FLAGPOLE
UNION FLAGPOLE
Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Mosque
Ferari, a very common sight and brand in Dubai
Ferari, a very common sight and brand in Dubai
Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach
Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach
Wadi Water Park
Wadi Water Park
Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Jumairah Palm Island's MONORAIL
Jumairah Palm Island's MONORAIL
the Trunk of the Palm Island is flanked by the residential buildings
the Trunk of the Palm Island is flanked by the residential buildings
the Lost Atlantis is now Found inside the Palm
the Lost Atlantis is now Found inside the Palm
Individual Private Beaches in the Palm
Individual Private Beaches in the Palm
A Road to the Financial District
A Road to the Financial District
Know this somewhere else?
Know this somewhere else?
Burj dwarfens everything else
Burj dwarfens everything else
The World's Biggests
The World's Biggests
Burj
Burj
Burj and its Beauty
Burj and its Beauty
Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel