**Historical Background of Dubai:**
– Dubai’s origin theories and etymology.
– Dubai’s history, including archaeological finds and pre-Islamic worship.
– Establishment of modern Dubai as a fishing village and key historical events.
– Pre-oil era developments in Dubai.
– Reaching the UAE’s Act of Union and modern Dubai’s growth.
**Economy and Infrastructure of Dubai:**
– Dubai’s economy based on trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services.
– Oil era and infrastructure development in Dubai.
– Innovative infrastructure projects and transportation developments.
– Economic sectors and key landmarks in Dubai.
– Economic impact of COVID-19 on Dubai’s economy.
**Population and Demographics of Dubai:**
– Dubai’s population size, composition, and demographics.
– Presence of foreigners in Dubai and their contribution to the population.
– Ethnicity and languages spoken in Dubai.
– Religion in Dubai and religious diversity.
– Human rights issues and labor conditions in Dubai.
**Geography, Climate, and Biodiversity of Dubai:**
– Geographic location of Dubai and its borders.
– Dubai’s landscape, including deserts and mountains.
– Climate in Dubai with temperature ranges and precipitation statistics.
– Biodiversity in Dubai, including plant and animal species.
– Weather statistics and climate extremes in Dubai.
**Government, Law Enforcement, and International Crime in Dubai:**
– Governance structure in Dubai and the ruling family.
– Government departments, municipality, and executive council.
– Law enforcement, judicial systems, and regulations in Dubai.
– Dubai’s role in international crime, money laundering, and extradition.
– Dubai’s reputation as a safe city with low crime rates.
Dubai (/duːˈbaɪ/, doo-BY; Arabic: دبي, romanized: Dubayy, IPA: [dʊˈbajj], Gulf Arabic pronunciation: [dəˈbaj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the country's seven emirates. Founded in the 1800s as a fishing village, Dubai has emerged as a major center for regional and international trade since the early 20th century and early 21st centuries with a focus on tourism and luxury. It has the second-most five-star hotels in the world and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, which is 828 metres (2,717 ft) tall. In the eastern Arabian Peninsula, on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it is a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub.
Dubai
دبي | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
  Dubai Location within the United Arab Emirates  Dubai Dubai (Persian Gulf)  Dubai Dubai (Middle East)  Dubai Dubai (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 25°15′47″N 55°17′50″E / 25.26306°N 55.29722°E | |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate |  Dubai |
| Founded by | Obeid bin Said & Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum |
| Government | |
| • Type | Absolute monarchy |
| • Director General of Dubai Municipality | Dawoud Al Hajri |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 1,610 km2 (620 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,994 km2 (770 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Metropolis | 3,604,030 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,800/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 5,894,000 |
| • Metro density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Dubaian |
| GDP | |
| • Metropolis | US$ 134.6 billion (2023) |
| • Metro | US$ 202.8 billion (2023) |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 (UAE Standard Time) |
| Website | www.dm.gov.ae |
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Dubai has been a center for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, and its economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Oil production contributed less than 1 percent of the emirate's GDP in 2018. Due to financial secrecy, low taxes, and valuable real estate, Dubai is an appealing destination for money launderers, criminals, corrupt political figures and sanctioned businesspeople to launder or hide money.
The city has a population of around 3.60 million (as of 2022). More than 90% of the population are foreigners.