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DUBAI
| Dubai is the 2nd largest of 7 Emirates (Cities) making up the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi being the largest and the Capital of the UAE. The other five Emirates are Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qwain and Fujairah. | ||
| Location | Lying at the north-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, the UAE is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the South and West and Oman to the North and East. | |
| Official Language | Arabic, although English is spoken everywhere. | |
| Population | Over 900,000 | |
| Age of Population | 70% below the age of 64 | |
| Local Time | +4 GMT | |
| Currency | Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) | |
| Unemployment | 3% | |
| Climate | ||
| Spring | 30 degrees | |
| Summer | 45 degrees | |
| Autumn | 30 degrees | |
| Winter | 25 degrees | |
| Price Comparison | Dubai | UK |
| 1 Litre of Unleaded Petrol | £0.15 | £0.75 |
| 1 Litre of Milk | £0.77 | £0.72 |
| Packet of 20 Marlboro | £1.00 | £4.60 |
| Pint of Beer | £2.50 | £2.80 |
| Bottle of House Wine | £16 | £14 |
| 1 Bed Apt pool/gym/security | £500/month | £1,500/month (London) |
| Porsche Boxster | £24,000 | £40,000 |
| Useful Links about Dubai | www.jobsindubai.com | |
| www.dubaicityguide.com | ||
| Dubai Living | ||