Capital - Dubai
Population Estimate ('00) - 1,670,000
Official Languages - The official language is Arabic, Arabic and English are commonly used in business and commerce. Hindi and Urdu are also widely used.
Area (Total) - 3,885 km²
Curreny - Emirati Dirham (AED)
Time Zone - UTC+4

Dubai has quickly become a spectacular holiday and stopover “must-do” for travellers world-wide.

This amazing destination features world-class shopping, desert adventures, superb dining, glorious beaches and a chance to experience a fascinating culture in comfort!

A range of hotels located in the city, the beach and in the desert cater for all budgets from economy to absolute opulence.

Dubai’s modern day history has been founded on its pearl diving, gold trading and economic importance mainly due to its geographical location, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean, with daily air links with Australia flying Emirates Airlines.

Dubai is one of seven emirates or states that joined together in 1971 to form the United Arab Emirates.

Visitors to Dubai are often amazed at the contrasts-finding a country with endless stretches of desert, rugged mountains and modern towns.

The city of Dubai itself is located on the banks of a natural inlet from the Arabian Gulf, the Dubai Creek, that divides the city neatly in two. Recently, there has been spectacular progress - the result being an amazing skyline featuring international class hotels both in the city and the beach. Shopping malls will make your jaw drop, to say nothing of the indoor snow skiing, underground railway, monorail and a truly spectacular new airport!