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  Burj Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Burj Dubai (Arabic for "Tower of Dubai") is a skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Burj Dubai will be the latest feather in the cap of Dubai, also home to the largest man-made marina (the Dubai Marina), the world's largest man-made island (Palm Islands), and the world's tallest five-star deluxe hotel (the Burj al-Arab).
The design of Burj Dubai is derived from the geometries of the desert flower, which is indigenous to the region, and the patterning systems embodied in Islamic architecture.
www.magicaljourneys.com /UAE/uae-interest-burjdubai.html   (478 words)

  
 CBS - The Amazing Race
In 1966, a rich offshore oilfield was discovered in Dubai's waters, and the ensuing flood of wealth fast-forwarded the country in about 30 years from a small trading port at the edge of a vast desert crossed by nomadic bedouins to a modern industrial state.
Dubai town is completely modernized, with hospitals, electricity, attractive hotels and paved roads.
Al Fahidi Fort was built circa 1787 to defend the city of Dubai from landward attacks, and at various periods since it has served as prison, palace and garrison.
www.cbs.com /primetime/amazing_race5/show/episode08/destinations.shtml   (539 words)

  
 TATİLDÜNYASI :: Dubai / United Arab Emirates ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Dubai is the second largest of the emirates comprising the United Arab Emirates.
Geographically, the region which is now the UAE stretches from the Indian Ocean in the east to the ends of the Empty Quarter in the west and from the mountains of the Sultanate of Oman in the south to the temperate waters of the Arabian Gulf in the north.
Dubai is a modern city without any of the negative aspects often associated with city life, such as air pollution, traffic jams, poverty or crime.
www.tatildunyasi.com /en/c.781.html   (814 words)

  
 The United Arab Emirates Information Guide [UAE]
With all of the confusion about the lifestyle of people living in the United Arab Emirates [UAE], this website hopes to clear up some of those misconseptions and be a useful resource for people planning to migrate to the Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah.
The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations, has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday, sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment.
guide.theemiratesnetwork.com   (197 words)

  
 Crystal Cruises - Port Information
Tiny Dubai is a member of the United Arab Emirates, the cluster of prosperous sheikdoms along the Arabian Sea.
Dubai grew rich on pearls and gold, but today its bread and butter is petroleum, a source of fabulous wealth.
In the offshore oil fields of Dubai are three submerged oil tanks, each twenty stories tall, which locals call “The Three Pyramids of Dubai.
www.crystalcruises.com /window_portinfo.aspx?PID=51&CID=6303F&CD=04/10/2006&CDP=1   (63 words)

  
 Dubai travel guide - Wikitravel
Dubai International Airport (DXB) [2] is the largest hub in the Middle East and the home base of the Dubai's flag carrier Emirates.
Dubai has an arrangement with Oman to allow visitors who qualify for an Omani visa on arrival, visiting permission by road through Hatta.
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, is an entirely different city and it would be worth the one and a half hour ride to see the contrast!
wikitravel.org /en/Dubai   (4169 words)

  
 Dubai United Arab Emirates Hotels ... Jake.com
Dubai, AE The Arabian Court pays tribute to Arabian architecture and hospitality on a truly regal scale and is considered the most stylish resort on Jumeira Beach....
Dubai, AE Dubai Park is Located in the Newest Tourist Area With Easy Access To the Seaside/1km/Downtown Dubai and the International Airport/20km.
Dubai, AE Dusit Dubai is a Striking Split Tower Property, Which is the Dusit Groups Fourth Overseas Hotel, Based On the Citys Main Sheikh Zayed Road, Has 174 Rooms,...
hotels.jake.com /int/ae/dubai-hotels.html   (412 words)

  
 Dubai Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Dubai is the quintessential home of sand, sun and shopping.
When To Go The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest.
Of Dubai's approximately 997,000 people, 87% are foreign nationals, 65% of these from Asia.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai   (339 words)

  
 CTV.ca | A relaxed Michael Jackson visits Dubai
Dubai has lured a growing number of the world's rich and famous to bask in the over-the-top luxury of its resorts.
Before his visit to Dubai, Jackson had been staying as Sheik Abdulla's guest in Bahrain, where he took refuge after his grueling 19-month trial and sensational June 13 acquittal of child molestation charges.
The singer visited a pair of Dubai's $14 billion manmade island developments, touring The Palm Jumeirah, one of three palm tree-shaped archipelago under construction.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1125420940808_21/?hub=Entertainment   (762 words)

  
 Emirates Crown - Dubai Properties United Arab Emirates
Dubai Marina is located in the new Dubai growth sector, close to key landmarks such as the Palm islands and luxury hotels and resorts as well as golf courses and education institutions.
Contributing to the sophisticated community of Dubai Marina, Emirates Crown is a 59-storey building with apartments that focus on a futuristic lifestyle close to the heart of the city.
Emirates Crown is an exclusive residential complex geared towards a multicultural family-oriented community.
www.southtravels.com /middleeast/uae/realestate/emiratescrown   (421 words)

  
 Student Travel Information & Discounts - Destinations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the busiest airport in the Middle East.
Long-distance taxis can take you to any other emirate on a shared or 'engaged' basis (which means you'll either have to wait until all five seats are filled or pay for them yourself).
Dubai is the base for Emirates Airlines (tel: 214 4444, fax 204 4040; DNATA Airline Centre, Al-Maktoum Rd, Deira).
www.istc.org /sisp/index.htm?fx=destination&loc_id=132354§ion=getting_there   (451 words)

  
 united arab emirates map and map of united arab emirates information page
Formerly known as the Trucial States, the United Arab Emirates are a federation of seven individual states, all ruled by emirs.
Relative Location The United Arab Emirates is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres.
Landforms Most of the United Arab Emirates is a desert wasteland, with large, rolling sand dunes, as the outer reaches of the Rub' Al Khali Desert stretch into the country.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/asia/ae.htm   (675 words)

  
 Dubai, UAE
The Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai have expedited visa processing for travel to the United States.
The students were excited to have been selected from a highly competitive group of applicants for participation in the summer institutes for student leaders for study in the United States.
EducationUSA Center Dubai conducted a Predeparture Orientation Session for students from The American College of Dubai on Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 2:00pm in PAO Dubai.
dubai.usconsulate.gov   (931 words)

  
 Dubai Hotels: Dusit Dubai Hotel Official Site, Five Star Luxury Hotel in Dubai UAE
Dusit Dubai is an iconically-designed five-star hotel, conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road in central Dubai, that combines the latest in luxury amenities with traditional Thai hospitality.
Dusit Dubai offers supreme comfort and impeccable service complemented by fine dining restaurants, and provides the total luxurious experience for which Dusit is renowned worldwide.
Dusit Dubai is a truly unique Dubai hotel bringing the best of traditional Thai hospitality to the heart of the Middle East.
dubai.dusit.com   (424 words)

  
 Dubai Hotels : Hotel Inter-Continental Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The InterContinental Dubai, which is the most established hotel in Dubai, is also a winner of many prestigious awards, including 'Best Business Hotel in the Middle East' as voted by the UK's Business Traveller and Business Asia magazines in conjunction with CNBC viewers.
InterContinental Dubai offers 13 food and beverage outlets with ten restaurants and three bars providing a variety of international cuisine, from regional specialities at Shabestan and Japanese cuisine at Minato to flavours of Italy at La Moda and 24-hour dining in Boulvar restaurant.
InterContinental Dubai's fitness facilities include the newly revamped InterFitness, a 24-hour, award-winning health club featuring an outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, two championship squash courts and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.
dubai.intercontinental.com   (235 words)

  
 German Business Council - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Therefore different states of Germany may simultaneously be joining and supporting their companies at trade fairs and exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates.
Similar to the United Arab Emirates there are no exchange controls on ordinary foreign currency transactions in Germany, but for statistical purposes the Central Bank has to be informed of transfers to and from the country.
Environmental problems in Germany can mostly be solved in co-operation and mutual understanding between the state, the industry and the public, which over the past few decades has become increasingly aware of the problems caused by industrial pollution.
www.gbc-dubai.com /info_de.htm   (644 words)

  
 Utell Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Int'l Airport DXB 8 km, Bur Juman Centre 2 km, Dubai Creek 1.5 km, City Centre 5 km...
Rihab Rotana Suites is ideally located, right in the heart of Dubai, it's close to Deira City Center Shopping Mall and is just five minutes away from World Trade Center and Exhibition Grounds and the Creek, Golf and Yacht Club.
Hotelsvalued.com presents Utell in Dubai, a city in country of United Arab Emirates.
ui.hotelsvalued.com /united-arab-emirates-utell/dubai.html   (413 words)

  
 Middlesex University > Dubai campus, United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Middlesex University Dubai is located at the Knowledge Village in Dubai which is a part of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone.
The Middlesex University Dubai Campus is a modern building set in landscaped surroundings with state of the art facilities specially designed for student centred learning.
Transport between Middlesex University Dubai and various parts of Dubai, Sharjah and surrounding areas is available at a reasonable cost to all students enrolled on the University's programmes.
www.mdx.ac.uk /dubai   (619 words)

  
 :: Dubai Open 2004 ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Grandmaster Shakriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan, former World Junior champion, beat erstwhile solo leader Pavel Eljanov of Ukraine to win the 6th Dubai Open Championship and the top prize of $5,000.
After a pulsating struggle the draw was agreed on proposal of Sasikiran.
The soft spoken ukranian was in a stronger position needing at least half point in final round for his first win in dubai open.
www.arabfide.com /dubaiopen2004   (551 words)

  
 Clinton: U.S.'s 'big mistake' in Iraq - Conflict in Iraq - MSNBC.com
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Former President Clinton told Arab students Wednesday the United States made a “big mistake” when it invaded Iraq, stoking the partisan debate back home over the war.
Clinton said the United States had done some good things in Iraq: the removal of Saddam, the ratification of a new constitution and the holding of parliamentary elections.
Democrats are accusing President Bush of having misled the American public about the urgency of the Iraqi threat before his order to invade, and Bush on Monday threw back at Democratic critics the worries they once expressed about Saddam.
msnbc.msn.com /id/10069144   (520 words)

  
 Dubai Hotels - Shangri-La Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' first venture in the United Arab Emirates and, since opening in July 2003, the hotel has set new standards in service, hospitality and value for money.
The 200 metre tall, 43 storey hotel is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road close to Dubai's business centres and tourist attractions.
The hotel is 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and five minutes from the World Trade Centre and Dubai Convention Centre.
www.shangri-la.com /dubai/shangri-la/en/index.aspx   (95 words)

  
 SPACE.com -- Entrepreneur Grabs Seat Aboard First Suborbital Flight from UAE
An artist's illustration of Space Adventures' concept for a spaceport outside Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Adnan al-Maimani insists he isn't looking to be a pioneer — he just dreams of looking down on Earth.
The spaceport is likely to attract further attention, helping to consolidate the emirate's position as a rival to its larger and richer neighbors, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
www.space.com /news/ap_060403_uae_suborbit_tourist.html   (715 words)

  
 Gulfnews: Home
Dubai-owned Nayyir returns to action in Friday's totesport Mile Handicap where he will be looking for his third success at the Sussex course.
21K is the traditional karatage in GCC countries and Dubai has become a major hub for gold and jewellery trading over the past years.
With Dubai residents seemingly spending more time on the road than in their living rooms, a good sound system in the car has become a necessity when commuting.
www.gulf-news.com   (386 words)

  
 Dubai Hotels United Arab Emirates - Discount Hotels in Dubai, United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Le Meridien Dubai is a five star deluxe hotel built on 2 floors and surrounded by 38 acres of landscaped gardens.
The hotel is elegantly furnished with a French accent that incorporates the individual character and flair of the local culture, making the journey worthwhile and your stay a pleasure.
The hotel is located opposite Dubai’s World Trade Centre with access via the Fairmont Walkway and only fifteen minutes from the airport.
www.1stdubaihotels.com   (318 words)

  
 Current local time in Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Current local time in Dubai - United Arab Emirates
When can I call/have a meeting with someone in Dubai?
Show time difference between Dubai time and other time zones
www.timeanddate.com /worldclock/city.html?n=776   (193 words)

  
 German Business Council - Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Deutscher Wirtschaftskreis
The German Business Council Dubai is a non-governmental and non profit-seeking association founded in 1990.
At present the German Business Council Dubai has 190 members comprising German and UAE companies, their representatives as well as German, UAE and other nationals engaged in business activities in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The objective of the German Business Council Dubai is to support commercial and personal relations between its members and to promote economic, social and cultural relations between the UAE and Germany by:
www.gbc-dubai.com   (246 words)

  
 International House Dubai
Language is the method used by humans to communicate whether written or spoken, IH Dubai offers multi level courses for adults and young adults who want to learn English both accurately and fluently.
The programmes develop the 4 skills, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, enabling participants to use the language immediately.
IH Dubai uses various topics that learners will meet in daily work (Business English) and life (General English), challenging tasks and communicative-activities which are clearly structured and measure progression.
www.ihdubai.com   (105 words)

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