A city in the UAE on the Persian Gulf, Dubai is constructed on the basis of some principles such as free of charge trade & foreign savings. In order to distinguish it from the emirate it is sometimes referred to as “Dubai City”. The world's fastest growing city, Dubai is located at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia.

After Abu Dhabi, Dubai city is known as the second largest emirate by area and also has the largest population. People have been trading in Middle Eastern markets for hundreds of years. The city ensures year-round sunny days as it is located in an arid subtropical climate zone and rainfall is very low.

In 1901, Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum declared Dubai as a free port after abolishing all tariffs. Dubai today is flashy, fun and slightly surreal. Starting from the month of November to April is considered as the best time to visit Dubai as weather is coolest during this time of the year. For the remaining part of the year it’s very difficult to explore the city fully because of unsuitable climatic conditions. Do pack a pair of sunglasses and a hat and sun block no matter what time of year you are visiting.

Dubai is considered as the Gulf's leading centre for trade, commerce, media, travel and tourism, thus has attracted world-wide attention.Majority of population in the city comprises of mainly expatriates, with UAE nationals constituting the minority. From other members of the UAE (United Arab Emirates) Dubai is distinct in that revenues from oil account for only 6% of its gross domestic product.

The official language in the city is Arabic but other languages that includes English, German, Hindi/Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Persian, Russian and Tagalog are also widely spoken. Islam is the majority religion and while a vast majority of the locals are Sunnis, there is a significant Shiite minority who is free to worship and maintain its own mosques. There are also vast numbers of expatriate Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians. Out of seven emirate Dubai is the only emirate that has has Hindu temples and a Sikh Gurdwara.

Today Dubai ranks as the country's foremost commercial center providing the entire infrastructure and facilities that are needed for a progressive society. From desert oases and unspoiled beaches, camel races and old wind towers, to top-class shopping opportunities, avant-garde architecture and the finest international cuisine, Dubai has more than enough depth to satisfy even the most seasoned of travelers.

There are countless reasons to come to Dubai. Shopping is one of the city's top attractions due to the tax-free environment prices are relatively low and there's a huge range of top brand names on offer. From all over the world tourists are drawn to this paradise of malls, boutiques and modern department stores selling everything from Paris fashions to Japanese electronics. The standard of health care is high throughout the UAE. The Emirate is clear of all epidemic diseases and is largely mosquito free.

One of Dubai's most high profile events is the “Dubai Shopping Festival” that attracts millions of tourists to the city. Sport and leisure time activities in Dubai revolve around the hotels, many of which have sporting facilities that includes swimming pools, health centers and much more…

Visitors to Dubai will find abundance of attractions and activities within the city. In addition to shopping you can also enjoy camel racing and horse racing events. City also provides you small number of museums and galleries. For your children Dubai has interactive water-parks and fun fairs.

Lovers of fine food are equally well catered for in Dubai, with a thriving restaurant scene that covers almost every imaginable cuisine. The city presents a wide variety of eating places, which serve the best of cuisines from all parts of the world. The city restaurants cover everything from coffee shops to fine dining and specialty outlets.

Dubai has a fairly large bus system run by the Dubai Municipality. The city hotels also offer a wide range of accommodation to its visitors. Real estate in Dubai is booming. The city has modern skyscrapers such as Emirates Towers, which are the 12th and 24th tallest buildings in the world. The “Burj al-Arab” is currently the tallest hotel in the world.