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Dubai is the most populous and second largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi. The city of Dubai dates back to 1095 AD, when it was first mentioned in a historic record. In 1833 the Al Maktoum dynasty took over the city, thereby creating a new indepent emirate. The dynasty has been ruling over the Dubai emirate since then. In 1971 Dubai, together with Abu Dhabi and five other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates after Britain left the Persian Gulf.
The population in Dubai consists by 85% of foreigners who work in the Emirate. The economy of Dubai depends on oil only for 6% of its GDP, the remainder being generated mainly by services (international trade) and tourism. Dubai is currently undergoing through a rapid development phase with a large number of ongoing construction projects, the most well known being the creation of artificial islands off Dubai's coast for residential purposes and the construction of the world's tallest skyscraper, the Al Burj. From a tourist perspective Dubai offers great beaches (best time for visiting is November to April, after it becomes too hot) and lots of shopping opportunities in Dubai's countless malls and shopping complexes.

Burj Khalifa photo gallery - 24 pictures of Burj Khalifa
 The Creek photo gallery - 28 pictures of The Creek
 Burj al Arab hotel photo gallery - 16 pictures of Burj al Arab hotel
 Jumeirah beach photo gallery - 17 pictures of Jumeirah beach
 Dubai Heritage centre photo gallery - 10 pictures of Dubai Heritage centre
Burj Khalifa
24 photos of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest man-made structure ever built
The Creek
28 photos in and around Dubai Creek, with the waterfront, skyscrapers, boats and water taxis
Burj al Arab hotel
16 photos of the Burj al-Arab, 305m tall luxury hotel in Dubai, claimed to be the only seven stars hotel in the world
Jumeirah beach
17 photos of the beach in Jumeirah near the Burj al Arab hotel, with its soft sand and crystal clear sea water
Dubai Heritage centre
10 photos of the Dubai Heritage area around the Dubai museum with the mosque and the buildings in traditional style
Miscellaneous photos of Dubai photo gallery - 20 pictures of Miscellaneous photos of Dubai
 Dubai skyline photo gallery - 6 pictures of Dubai skyline
 Dubai International Airport photo gallery - 9 pictures of Dubai International Airport
Miscellaneous photos of Dubai
20 miscellaneous photos of Dubai, including the Jumeirah mosque and the Mercato mall
Dubai skyline
6 photos of the Dubai skyline
Dubai International Airport
9 photos of the Dubai International Airport
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