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• Country Name : DUBAI
• Year: 2025

Dubai is located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and in the southwest corner of the Arabian Gulf.To its southeast sits the Sultanate of Oman. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which is located to its south.5 Sharjah, the third largest city in the UAE, is located 18 km to its northeast The Emirate of Dubai covers an area of 4,114 square kilometres. Within the Emirate of Dubai, the city of Dubai covers an area of about 35 square kilometres but is expected to double in area with the addition of five man-made islands and the completion of desert construction work Demographic Profile Dubai has the highest population density in the UAE.8 At the end of 2018, the population residing in Dubai was estimated at 3,192,275 individuals, of whom 2,233,390 are males and 958,885 are females.Expatriates made up around 71 percent of the population Economic Profile Known as the “capital of UAE’s economy”,Dubai, one of the fastest growing cities in the world, is its key financial and trading hub.Helped by its strategic geographical location and “exceptional infrastructure”, Dubai has emerged as a prominent global trading city connecting markets around the world In addition to its efficient infrastructure, Dubai has put in place economic policies and a legislative framework that has made it a conducive environment for over 20,000 international corporations to operate.Additionally, Dubai is investing heavily in infrastructure and hospitality projects in the lead-up to hosting the Expo 2020 trade fair. Some of these include the expansion of the Al Maktoum International Airport at an estimated cost of US$8 billion Tourism Dubai offers visitors a kaleidoscope of attractions. For instance, the Dubai Museum, located inside the Al Fahidi Fort, offers insights into Arabian culture. In addition, visitors can explore its contrasting landscapes, archaeological sites and a natural sea-water inlet, known as The Creek, which cuts cross the city centre and is the “focal point of life in Dubai”.Among its top attractions are the Burj Khalifa, Dubai mall and Palm Jumeirah. To meet growing demands from the tourism sector, Dubai has developed extensive, world-class hospitality and tourism facilities. In 2017, 88.2 million passengers passed through the Al Maktoum International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports.Plans are laid to start the building of a new airport about 65 kilometres further south.