THE PERFECT

CITY!
DUBAI
 DUBAI

ANTES AHORA

History of Dubai
Although the excavations at Hatta, Al Qusais and Jumeirah indicate that
the area was inhabited 3000 years before Christ, it is not spoken of Dubai
as city until 1833, year in which the tribe Bu Flasa, led by the Maktoum
family, settled in the Surroundings of Dubai Creek, the natural estuary
that extends over 10 miles on land.

The traditional way of life was based on livestock rearing, collecting

dates, fishing and gathering pearls.

The economy of Dubai began to take off in 1894 when Sheikh Saeed Al
Maktoum boosted foreign trade thanks to the tax exemption. One of the
main products that made Dubai known were the pearls.
Early 20th century
At the beginning of the last century Dubai began to grow slowly. During the
first years the population concentrated in Bur Dubai and in Deira but, later,
they began to expand by the field.

From its beginnings Dubai was very linked to the commerce, in 1908 already
existed more than 350 specialized stores in Deira and 50 in Bur Dubai. The
concentration of these and their evolution gave rise to the current souks.

In the religious and cultural level the first mosques were built. At first these
also served as colleges.

Second World War

The 1940s were marked by World War II. To the fact of the war itself was added the appearance of
pearls grown in the market. It was times of shortage but Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum was able to provide
food to the 20,000 people already settled in Dubai. At this time an agreement was signed with the
British Government to seek oil.

In the 1950s Dubai began trading gold and expanded Dubai Creek to keep its maritime trade growing.

Awakening: The Oil Age

The 60s mark the wake of Dubai. The hard work of the past decades begins to bear fruit with the
discovery of oil.

By the end of the 1960s, the city already had all the infrastructure to be able to grow freely: roads,
bridges, electricity and water supply networks, a good telecommunications system and the airport had
been built.

In 1969 Dubai began to export oil and in that year it had 59,000 inhabitants.

70's
The decade of the 70 in Dubai is marked by a great demographic growth.
In 1977 the city already surpassed the 200,000 inhabitants, the population
of had quadrupled in less than 10 years.

The high oil price allowed Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum to begin planning
what Dubai would be like today. By the end of the decade, the Jebel Ali
port, the World Trade Center, the desalination plant, the Shindagha
tunnel and the Garhoud bridge had been built.

In 1971 the United Arab Emirates was founded. From that moment Dubai
has gone hand in hand with Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain,
Fujairah and, a year later, Ras Al Khaiman.
 End of the 20th century
From the 1980s Dubai prospered economically. The airport was expanded to accommodate the recent
Emirates Airlines, sports and recreation complexes were built and tourism was seen as a source of additional
revenue. At this time new oil and gas deposits were discovered in the Margham Desert.

The 1980s were also marked by an urban boom, many efforts were needed to accommodate the large
population that came to Dubai. In 1990 the city reached the 550,000 inhabitants.

In 1990 Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed dies and his son inherits the position. His plans, even more ambitious than
those of his father, have given rise to the city we now know as Dubai.

Currently the lifestyle in dubai

Currently the population is in Total 2 698 600 in hab.

1 888 5204 men

810 0804 women

The climate is like

The weather in Dubai is warm and sunny as the Tropic of Cancer line crosses through the United Arab Emirates.
In winter it has an average daytime temperature of 25 C, closer to the coast 12-15 C, in the desert or
mountains of 5 C. With the nights being relatively cool. Near the coastal zones, humidity can average between
50% and 60%.

In summer, the weather in Dubai is very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the mid-40. Even the sea
temperature can reach 37 C, with an average humidity above 90%.

Rainfall in Dubai is rare and does not last long. In general, the rains during the winter period in the form of
short jets and an occasional storm. On average, rain falls only five days a year.
 Gastronomy
Predominate dishes typical of Lebanese cuisine, such as the shwarm - chicken or lamb served in a pita bread, and
accompanied by vegetables and tahina-, falfel - I made with chickpeas and sesame seeds, which is fried and which is
shaped like a sphere - and hummus - a salad with garbanzo puree.

Dish of hummus, very common food in Arabic cuisine. It is common to use spices and condiments of the region to
accompany many of these dishes, such as cinnamon, saffron and turmeric. Fruits such as cucumber, tomato and
eggplant also abound, among others. Also, it is traditional to pour dried lime juice in food. It should be emphasized
that, for religious reasons, pork is restricted, although it may be found in some malls and restaurants. The premises
that market and prepare it must keep it in an exclusive refrigerator, different from the one used to store the other
supplies. As for desserts, the emirate often consume sweets and chocolates made with camel milk, consumed by the
ancient Bedouin tribes that inhabited Dubai. There is even a farm specializing in the production of camel milk, Industry
for Camel Milk and Products, responsible for several of these products.305 In addition to the regional dishes, there is
a variety of foods to sample from European, American, Indian cultures And Asian.

What is life in Dubai like? Dubai is one of seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE a country officially
formed in 1972) although there had been a long standing association between these emirates under British protection
before that. Officially, Dubai is an Arabic speaking country, but many signs are in both Arabic and English. English is
the most commonly spoken language perhaps because it is the most convenient way for the diverse population to
communicate.

The main attractions and activities of the city are:

In Dubai you can do any activity like:
Go on a desert safari

You could be forgiven for thinking nothing but sand and the occasional cactus lie
beyond the shadows of the city. But with Arabian Adventures tours, visitors can
get up close with a wealth of wildlife, including Arabian oryx and gazelles. The
Nature Trails trip is just one of many operated by the company.
See the city from above

A trip to the top of the worlds tallest building should be on your Dubai and any
other - bucket list. In 2014, the SKY Lounge was launched, a VIP deck some 24
floors higher than the original observatory, taking you to an eye-watering 555
metres.
Tour Al Fahidi Historical District

Theres more to Dubai than sparkly new skyscrapers. Explore the old narrow
alleyways of Al Fahidi Historical District Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, is home to
the Dubai Museum. For a real insight into local culture, have a traditional Emirati
meal with locals at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
Browse art at Alserkal Avenue

For a taste of Dubais art scene, head to the brilliant Alserkal Avenue. This
formidable arts complex boasts numerous galleries and creative spaces including
The Fridge, A4 Space and Gulf Photo Plus, and hosts community events throughout
the year. Art fans will also want to check out the upmarket galleries in Gate Village
in DIFC.
 The most important sights are:
The Creek: its currents divide the city. It is the ideal place to start a tourist route through Dubai.
Deira: a hive of activity, this area clearly reflects how the ancient merges with the modern.
Bur Dubai: indisputable area of tourist interest due to the number of historic buildings it concentrates.
Oud Metha: mostly residential area, but with various leisure, shopping and educational centers.
Sheikh Zayed Road: Buildings rise as catwalk models, competing for the title to the tallest, most elegant
and striking construction.
Jumeira and Satwa: we raise the level of glamor. This area is characterized by cozy lounges, coffee culture,
shopping malls and the beach lifestyle.
The Southwest: the new face of Dubai, where Dubai Marina is located, among other resorts.

January 2017

o Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon and Dubai Half Marathon have been held in the
city since the year 2000 under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
It is one of the first sporting events on the citys calendar, occurring at the end of January,
taking advantage of the cooler winter temperatures.
March 2017

o Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is the Middle Easts largest celebration of the
written and spoken word, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together with authors
from across the world to promote education, debate and above all else, love of reading and
writing. The Festival is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
March 2017

o Dubai World Cup 2017

The regions premier equestrian event pays tribute to the Arabian love affair with horses
and is also one of the UAEs biggest social and sporting events. Taking place on March, it is
the richest day of racing in the world.
April 2017

o Al Marmoom Heritage Festival 2017

The popular camel festival will see thousands of highly-trained camels from all over the
Middle East of different ages and breeds compete in rounds to win their owners amazing
cash prizes and other highly-priced tems. According to the organisers, it is a traditional
festival that all Emiratis as well as expatriates should come watch and experience. There
will be day-long activities with many side shows based both on the country's cultural
traditions and folklore as well as raffle draws. Races will take place daily. Keep checking
back on this page to find out more on this event.
June 2017
o Eid in Dubai - Eid Al Fitr 2017

Eid al Fitr is an important celebration on the global calendar, celebrated around the world.
The word literally means, festival of breaking of the fast and marks the end of the month
of Ramadan each year. The festival ends the dawn to dusk fasting that is followed by all
Muslims around the world during the month of Ramadan. The festival is accompanied by a
number of events happening throughout Dubai. More details to come soon. Please note
that that dates mentioned are subject to change based on phases of the moon.

JUNE 2017

o Ramadan Night Market

Known as the biggest shopping fiesta during the holy month of Ramadan, the Ramadan
Night Market returns for ten action-packed days of fun for the whole family, with
popular camel festival will see thousands of highly-traine d ca mels from all over the Middle Ea st of di fferent ages and breeds compete in rounds to wi n their owner s amazi ng cas h prizes a nd other highly -priced ite ms.

irresistible offers and great bargains in time for Eid. This year the Ramadan Night Market
will feature its biggest range of products and brands from around the region with some of
the best deals from over 300 outlets, including clothing, jewellery and accessories, health
and beauty products, personal care items, perfumes, food, home appliances, electronics,
toys and baby items, handicrafts, souvenirs and collectibles, travel and tourism offers,
medical items and much more. Reminiscent of traditional street markets, this open scheme
bazaar will be buzzing with a festive ambience.