Dubai Region

Dubai is the second largest emirate, in terms of size, in the United Arab Emirates. The Emirate of Dubai extends along the Arabian Gulf coast. The population of Dubai is mainly expatriates with the majority from South Asia and the South East Asia. Dubai is the only emirate that has Hindu temples and a Sikh gurudwara.

The weather in Dubai is generally good all year except July and August can be uncomfortably hot.

Dubai has become a popular tourist destination attracting many tourists worldwide to the annual Dubai Shopping Festival and Air Show. Most of the historical sites are on both sides of the creek that runs through the heart of the city. Jumeirah beach is a major tourism area and the resort town of Hatta is an extremely attractive locations for tourists. Dubai's prominence and prosperity came to light in the 1960's with the discovery of oil but Sheikh Rashid did not want to rely solely on oil so he promoted other industrial ventures. The Aluminium and Cement factory are the result of his persistence.

The Jebel Ali Free Zone is located in the Jebel Ali area of the emirate of Dubai. The JAFZ offers lucrative business and tax incentives to corporations. The man-made port was constructed in the 1970's. With 67 berths Jebel Ali is the world's largest man-made harbor and the biggest port in the Middle East.