Dubai City
Dubai is a bustling centre of excellence; and in addition to being the commercial capital and tourism centre of the region, it is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. A city of contrasts, Dubai is where you can see outstanding modern architecture and soaring skyscrapers stand alongside traditional Arabic buildings and suburban villas. Though relatively a new tourist destination, Dubai has gained popularity in recent years. Its international taste and unmatched blend of history, tradition and culture, are well known throughout the world.
Visitors to Dubai are guaranteed a unique experience every time they come here. Clean, sandy beaches, towering sand dunes, barren rocky mountains, PGA-standard golf courses, old-style souqs, brand new shopping malls, ancient Arabic forts and modern five star hotels are just a few of the splendours that the city offers.
Dubai is the product of 20 years of intensive development. Prior to that, it was a small trading port, clustered around the mouth of the creek. Today, Dubai offers excellent tourism opportunities. Whether you're keen on scuba-diving, serious about sightseeing or simply a shopaholic, there’s something here for you. The city has a strong service-driven economy and is a centre for all kinds of businesses. The presence of seaports and specialist free trade zones encourages international trade and industrialisation, as well as various projects. Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City are a few of these projects, bringing 21st century technology and communication to Dubai in the form of the world's first Free Zone dedicated to e-business.
Furthermore, there is a unique trend in the city whereby specialised areas of interest have their own unique districts, featuring a concentration of similar projects. For example, Dubai Academic City and Knowledge Village are areas which, as the names suggest, are dedicated to higher learning and education. Dubai Healthcare City, on the other hand, is a complex housing the best medical and diagnostic facilities in the country. Dubai Sports City is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art complex which will cater to training athletes and be home to all the sporting events in the city.