https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct en-us 2018-10-26 01:41:16 UTC 2025-07-06 12:29:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297238467 It is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, in the Arabian desert, and borders the south with the emirate of Abu Dhabi, with the Sharjah in the northeast and, through the exclave of Hatta, with the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast and with the emirates of Ajman in the west and Ras al-Khaimah in the north. The salt water inlet of the Persian Gulf called Khawr Dubayy crosses the capital city in a northeast-southwest direction. It has a total area of 4114 km²]]> 2018-10-26 01:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297238467 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297238887 There is little evidence about previous periods. Recently, the excavations led to the discovery of a mangrove swamp where Dubai is located in the seventh millennium BC. The sand had covered the area 5,000 years ago, making a small natural creek. Third-century ceramics as well as Nestorian churches have also been found.15 Prior to the 7th-century conversion to Islam, local tribes worshiped the stars, the moon, and the sun.

In 1799, the Bedouin tribe of Bani Yas, led by Abu Al Falasa, fled from the Wahhabis of Nejd, extending their territory. Their way of life consisted of fishing and growing grain, enjoying the natural harbor formed in the Khor Dubai. According to the testimony of British Lieutenant Cogan 1822, the city of Dubai, then it housed 1,000 people, plus goats and camels. In 1833, as a result of a tribal dispute that may have occurred in the oasis of Liwa, seat of the Bani Yas, 800 Bedouins fled Liwa and settled in Dubai. During the early twentieth century Dubai belonged to the Ottoman Empire, dismembered after the First World War and after the sovereignty of Dubai to the United Kingdom, which cedes the independence of the current United Arab Emirates in 1971. Decades later, Dubai is enriched with oil extraction from its land, several foreign companies are installed in the city, promoting local urban development on a huge ]]> 2018-10-26 01:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297238887 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297242256 Flag]]> 2018-10-26 02:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297242256 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297242495 2018-10-26 02:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297242495 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297243285 2018-10-26 02:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297243285 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297243713 is the current prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates. In the same way, he is the president of the emirate of Dubai.
He has been the architect of a series of reforms within the UAE government, spearheaded by the Federation's Government Strategy, which was launched in 2007. In 2010, he participated in the implementation of the UAE Vision 2021 strategy, which aspires to turn the UAE into "one of the best countries in the world1 in 2021.]]> 2018-10-26 02:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297243713 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297244286 Dubai has a rich collection of buildings and structures of diverse architectural styles. Many modern interpretations of Islamic architecture can be found here, due to the rise of construction and architectural innovation in the Arab world in general, and in Dubai, in particular. As a result of this boom, architecture has developed new levels of design and technology with the construction of skyscrapers.]]> 2018-10-26 02:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297244286 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297244715 2018-10-26 02:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297244715 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297246282 Traffic congestion is one of the main problems of Dubai according to emirate statistics, it is estimated that there will be 2 million cars by 2020. The action plan of the RTA, which delves into the importance of an adequate urban planning, includes actions ranging from investment in different road projects, the promotion of public transport and the improvement of service, to the setting of driving licenses to be issued, and the increase in the rate of road taxes and fees for car registration new.The government recognizes each year with the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport those initiatives to improve transport promoted by public and private organizations within the emirate. It also has a telephone line that provides information on public transport and serves at the same time to give notice to the authorities about any problem related to transportation.]]> 2018-10-26 02:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297246282 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297246766 The Dubai International Airport is one of those with the highest passenger traffic in the world, since in 2017 it received more than 88 million. It also stands out as the first in international traffic, with almost all passengers, and the sixth in tons of cargo, with more than 2.6 million. It carries out flights to 270 destinations on six continents, mainly to India, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and its main airline is Emirates.]]> 2018-10-26 02:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297246766 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297246951 There are two important commercial ports in Dubai: the Jebel Ali and the Rashid. The first is the largest ever built by man and one of the most important for freight traffic in the world. One of the traditional methods to cross from Bur Dubai to Deira is through abras, small passenger boats that cross the Khawr Dubayy , and for which there are stops in Bastakiya and on the Baniyas road. The Dubaiti Marine Bus System is also offered as an alternative, which makes transfers through Khawr Dubayy itself and includes taxi service.]]> 2018-10-26 02:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297246951 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247368 Dubai is a city divided into four major neighborhoods, each of which has something special to offer. Here we briefly tell you the characteristics of each of them.]]> 2018-10-26 02:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247368 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247506 The most important of all is known as Downtown Dubai and is the heart of the city; the one that imposes the rhythm and gives prestige to this metropolis. Here is the immense Burj Khalifa complex where you can enjoy many interesting attractions.]]> 2018-10-26 02:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247506 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247694 2018-10-26 02:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247694 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247867 Although it is not the largest mosque in Dubai, it is an impressive building and a must for tourists who want to get closer to the Dubaití culture. You can visit the temple and observe the environment of the Islamic religion from within. The possibility of entering a mosque is not at all common; in fact, the other important mosque of Dubai, the Great Mosque, does not allow the passage to its facilities to people who are not Muslim, therefore, you should not miss this opportunity]]> 2018-10-26 02:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297247867 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248045 2018-10-26 02:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248045 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248245 No doubt many travelers are encouraged to visit Dubai to observe closely the ceremony of its impressive and famous fountain. And it is not for less; the Dubai Fountain offers an organized choreography with music and lights on numerous jets of water that fall into the artificial lake of Burj Dubai, and that become a unique show in the world.]]> 2018-10-26 02:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248245 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248365 2018-10-26 02:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248365 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248598 Bur Dubai is located next to Deira and is characterized by housing the oldest area of Dubai, Al Khalifa, where you can find the most important museums of the city and walk through the old streets.]]> 2018-10-26 02:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297248598 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297249173 1. Only 17% of the population is made up of Emiratis, the rest are foreigners. Most foreigners come from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines and England.
2. Dubai World Central International Airport is the largest passenger and merchandise airport in the world. It has an annual capacity of 12 million tons, which is three times more than that of Memphis.
3. Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world.
4. In Dubai, religious openness is respected and practiced, Christian churches, Hindu temples, Jewish synagogues and Muslim mosques are located a few blocks from each other.
5. It could be said that Dubai is one of the safest cities on the planet. The crime rate is practically zero and racial conflicts are almost nonexistent.
6. Cleaning the windows of the spectacular Burj Khalifa building requires four months.
7. The largest shopping mall in the world is located in Dubai, the Dubai Mall has a total business space of 502,000 square meters, has more than 1200 stores and warehouses, 6 trading floors, 10 parking floors, a luxurious medical center , a giant ice rink and an aquarium
8. If you are going to travel to Dubai, you should avoid caresses and passionate kisses in public since they are offensive and you can end up in jail.]]> 2018-10-26 02:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297249173 katerinesastre1 https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297249726 2018-10-26 03:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katerinesastre1/zy0v17fqn3ct/wish/297249726