My dream vacation

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My dream vacation

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dubai, UAE
Where is Dubai?
Dubais Geography
Dubais Culture
Travel Information
Currency Information
Places of Interest
Dubais History
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Where is Dubai?

• On the Persian Gulf coast in the northwest of the
  United Arab Emirates

Latitude 2518 N Longitude 5530 E
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Dubais Geography
Population
Area
Climate
Language
Time
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Dubais Population

• Dubais population is estimated at 2,261,995
• Dubai has a 31 male to female ratio
• 27 is the average age
• 17 are Emirati and 83 are foreign nationals
• The foreign majority come from India

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Dubais Square Area

• The emirate of Dubai is 1,588 square miles
• As comparison, the area of the state of North
  Carolina is 53,821 square miles

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Dubais Climate

• Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf in the
  middle of the Arabian desert
• The average temperature over the course of a year
  in Dubai is 33.4 degrees Celsius (92 degrees
  Fahrenheit)

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Dubais Language

• The official language of Dubai is Arabic
• English, Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali are
  also spoken

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Dubais Time

• Dubai is in the UTC/GWM 4 Standard Time Zone
• That means that when it is midnight in North
  Carolina, it is 9 oclock in the morning in Dubai.

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Dubais Culture

• Islam is the pervasive religion
• Women wear abayas in public
• Men wear thobes in public
• Always use right hand when eating and drinking
• And much more

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Dubais Travel Information
How to Travel
Visa Information
When to Travel
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How to Travel

• Air travel is the most common form of
  transportation to Dubai
• Once there, use a taxi or bus
• All taxi companies charge the same rate so use
  the first available
• Renting a car is also an option and US licenses
  are accepted

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Visa Information

• Obtaining a Visa depends greatly upon the
  nationality of the visitor
• A US citizen can get a tourist visa or a visit
  visa upon entering the country
• They are good for 30 days
• If an individual stays beyond the visa limit a
  daily fee is added

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Time to Travel

• October to March is tourist season
• January would be my preferred travel time
• They hold a month-long Shopping Festival with
  fireworks, childrens entertainment, and
  concerts.
• The Tropic of Cancer runs through UAE, so winter
  weather in Dubai is warm and sunny.

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Dubais Currency

• The currency used in Dubai is the Dirham
• 1.00 USD (United States Dollar) 3.67330 AED
  (United Arab Emirates Dirham )

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Places of Interest
Palm Islands
Burj Dubai
Jumeriah Mosque
Dubai Museum
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Palm Islands

• One place that I want to visit while during my
  dream vacation is the Palm Islands.
• The Palm Islands are the three largest artificial
  islands in the world.

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Burj Dubai

• Another place that I want to visit while in Dubai
  is The Burj Dubai. 
• It is currently the worlds tallest structure and
  it is still growing.
• It is expected to be an estimated height of over
  800 meters, when finished.

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Jumeriah Mosque

• I also would like to visit the Jumeirah Mosque.
• It is considered to be one of the more attractive
  mosques in the region and one of the few that
  allows non-Muslims for tours.

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The Dubai Museum

• Another place that I want to visit is the Dubai
  Museum.
• The visit starts at the al-Fahidi fort and
  continues to the extension built underneath the
  fort.

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Al Ahmadiya School

• The last place that I want to visit is the Al
  Ahmadiya School.
• It was Dubais first school and was built in
  1912.
• It has now been nicely restored.

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Short History of Dubai

• Dubai became known as a township around 1799
• Began as a fishing settlement
• Oil was discovered in 1966
• In 1971 Dubai joined the UAE (United Arab
  Emirates)

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Sources

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