Such a rapid development of the United Arab Emirates is explained not only by the huge oil reserves in this country, but also by the desire of local residents to see their state prosperous and prosperous. Dubai is not only the most densely populated emirate, but also the country's main tourist attraction, which attracts more and more tourists every year.
General information about the emirate of Dubai
The area of one of the main emirates is only 3,885 square kilometers. The Persian Gulf washes the western part of the state, giving it a coast with a length of 72 km. The Creek divides Dubai in half, both parts are connected only with the help of two bridges and a tunnel.
Adjacent to:
Emirate of Abu Dhabi (south and southwest);
Emirate of Sharjah (north and east).
The exclave of Hatta, which is part of Dubai, borders the emirates of Ajman (west), Ras Al Khaimah (north) and the state of Oman (southeast). The capital is Dubai, which is the largest city in the UAE.
To date, more than 2 million inhabitants live here, ruled by Emir Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktoum.
Dubai is considered one of the hottest areas in the world. In summer, it is not uncommon to see +40 ° C on the thermometer. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below +40 °C. Frosts and rainfall are exceptional. Therefore, such entertainment as buggy dubai is very popular.
The time zone of the United Arab Emirates is UTC/GMT+4. Since October 26, 2014, the time here has been ahead of Moscow by 1 hour.
The UAE is one of the countries that dominate the oil and gas export market. Dubai is the country's second largest oil producer after Abu Dhabi, thanks to which it earns almost $3 billion a year. This made it possible literally in 10 years (from 1990 to 2000) to raise the real estate market to an unprecedented level, to implement risky projects, such as the construction of the highest skyscraper or the creation of artificial islands of Palma and Mir.
Cultural features of the Emirate of Dubai
Almost all local residents of the UAE are Muslim (in percentage terms, it is 85% Sunnis and 15% Shiites). Not more than half of the emigrants and tourists are Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, etc. are quantitatively represented.
The official language is Arabic, but Farsi, Hindi, Tagalog and Urdu are also widely used. Knowledge of English is ubiquitous.
The cultural traditions of this Arab country are quite ancient. Despite a touch of civilization and a large concentration of tourists, the locals remain true to traditional dress:
men wear long white dresses and white headdresses, which are fastened to the head with a decorative rope wrapped several times around the head;
women prefer black clothes that completely cover the whole body, a scarf or scarf is put on their heads; the most conservative representatives cover their faces, and even cover their eyes with a thin veil.
You can get acquainted with the folklore features of this country in museums. For example, in the Historical and Ethnographic Village (Shindaga district), where whole ritual performances are demonstrated especially for tourists. Weddings, secular and religious holidays are an amazing spectacle filled with songs, dances and traditions.