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Dubai The Beautiful
#DubaiTheBeautiful
https://dai.ly/x7x398h- Dubai The Beautiful is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa an 830m-tall tower dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis. The Palm a resort with water and marine-animal park.

Area 1,588 mi2

Local Time: Wednesday 2:20 PM

Weather: 97F (36C) Wind N at 15 mph (24 km/h) 52% Humidity

Population: 3.137 million (Oct 8 2018)

Is it safe in Dubai?
Generally speaking, Dubai is safe to visit. Person-on-person crime isn't much of a concern to travelers here, due to the fact that Dubai is a heavily monitored city. Violent crime affects tourists only very rarely.

Why is Dubai so rich?
Its main source of wealth has historically been as a port. In recent years it has sought to make money from property development and luxury tourism, building impressive hotels such as the Burj al-Arab. ... Dubai companies have borrowed money to fund huge building projects such as "The World" and are now unable to repay it.

Can you drink alcohol in Dubai?
Liquor licences are not available to non-residents in the other Emirates, but it is possible for tourists and visitors to buy and drink alcohol in licensed venues, such as hotels, restaurants and clubs. ... In Dubai and all other emirates besides Sharjah, the drinking age is 21. Drinking alcohol in Sharjah is illegal.

Is Dubai a rich country?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the wealthiest countries in the Middle East, sometimes called the "Gulf Tiger." Dubai, the country's largest and most populated city, is the region's cultural and business hub. The tiny Emirate boasts an impressive 30 billionaires.

Is food expensive in Dubai?
While meal prices in Dubai can vary, the average cost of food in Dubai is AED164 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Dubai should cost around AED65 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

What is illegal in Dubai?
Dubai severely punishes acts that many Western travelers would never even imagine are illegal, including drinking alcohol without a permit, holding hands, sharing a room with someone other than your spouse, taking pictures of other people, offensive language or gestures, and unsanctioned social media posts, for example



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