Dubai- A Cosmopolitan Culture
Dubai is truly cosmopolitan, it's a rare and harmonious blend of east and west
with a culture that goes back a thousand years.
With 3 international golf courses which play
host to popular events on the European and Asian PGA tours, the richest horse race in
the world-The Dubai World Cup-the ATP Tennis Tour and the annual shopping festival
gaining popularity worldwide, you have a destination that is as different as it is
facinating.
Dubai is truly unique. For business and for living, here the people enjoy one of the
world's biggest standards of living-standards that are reflected in the quality of life
in general.
Dubai offers a comprehensive support system through its state-of-th-art
telecommunications network, outstanding port and airport facilities and
sophisticated lifestyle. While retaining its label of 'City of Merchants' with
a trading history long before the descovery of oil, Dubai has emerged into a major
regional base for hundreds of major multi-national companies.
Government
Dubai is the second largest emirate and the commercial capital of the United Arab
Emirates. The UAE Capital is Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate; the other members of
the federation are sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujeirah.
Culture:
The UAE is an Islamic Country, Arab traditions influence the lifestyle. Considerable
tolerance is shown towards the different needs and beliefs of its large expatriate
community (Indian, Iranian, European and other Arabic nationals).
Dubai is a clean and virtually crime-free city with an easy-going atmosphere and
reputation of hospitality.
Language:
The official language is Arabic, but English is the common language.
Business Hours
Friday is the holy day of the week for Muslims, so in general the weekend is from
Thursday at around noon and Friday all day. GMT +3 Hours for the time difference.
Airport
Dubai International Airport is served by some 70 airlines, which
fly to more than 100 destinations. Flight in and out of the city are frequent and
travelling is easy.
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