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As one of the seven Emirates, which make
up the United Arab Emirates, with a distinctive cultural blend of old meets new and east meets west, Dubai is a
cosmopolitan city. Dubai is one of the fastest growing and prospering cities in the Middle East and well prepared
to enter the 21st century with confidence
and ability to become a major international tourism center with superb and distinguished tourism infrastructure and capabilities. Although a forward looking society the emirate is equally proud
of its culture and heritage.

Promotional events such as "Dubai Shopping
Festival", "Dubai Summer Surprises" etc. are extension extension of the role played by the emirate in diverse fields; these
activities with innovative approach have taken Dubai to international levels reflecting positively on the overall
economy thus excelling in creative ideas and translating them into projects that become landmarks to play a very
crucial role in tourism and economic fields of the country.

Dubai's infrastructure and services match the highest International standards facilitating efficiency, quality
and service. Thanks to the vision of its leadership the Emirate has every one.

From about 9 airlines serving some 20 destinations in 1969 Dubai International Airport has grown to accommodate
more than 90 Airlines that provide direction to around 140 cities worldwide. It is one of the fastest growing Airports
in the world. It now stands at the threshold of being among the top 10 Airports in the world.

The only dedicated passenger complex in the region, the Dubai Cruise Terminal has been developed to serve the growing
frequency of cruise-ship-calls in the Arabian Gulf.
Dubai is strengthening its reputation as a premier International Conference, Incentive and Exhibition Center with
its excellent facilities and commitment high-class service. One of the biggest forthcoming events will be the prestigious
annual general meeting of the Broads of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in
September 2003.

It is a challenging proposition with several international brand names in textiles, garments, electronics and cosmetics
to choose from. Dubai is also famous for its souqs (market places). Gold Souq is one such, a veritable "City
of Gold". Yet another attraction is the famous Dubai Duty Free Complex within the Airport which offers visitors
leading brand names in virtually every category of product; the Complex ranks among the top Duty-Free operations
in the world while its expansion continues for the next millennium.

State-of-art telecommunications, a highly developed transport infrastructure, top class and range of Hotels / apartments,
cosmopolitan life style, variety of entertainments, tours & excursions. (Desert Safaris is an unique experience),
sports including Golf, Go-Karting, Horse-Camel Riding, ice-skating, bowling, Sand-Skiing, Water Sports, etc. are
just some of the features Dubai is well known for.
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