| Modern Dubai is the product of the past 20 years of intensive development.
Prior to that, Dubai was a small trading port, clustered around the
mouth of the Creek. Today, Dubai is witnessing phenomenal growth in
the areas of trading, manufacturing and tourism, which now dominate
the country's economy. The Emirate is only a 6.5 hours direct flight
from the UK. In addition to this, it is a central hub for worldwide
travel and opens up to numerous destinations. Emirates Airlines serves
more than 70 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, the Far East,
Africa, Asia and Australia. Dubai is only 10 hours from Australia,
7 hours from Hong Kong, 4 hours from Maldives and 6 hours from Africa.
On the one hand, Dubai continues to zoom ahead with enterprising
free trade zones, regional business parks and a booming property
market. At the same time, the Emirate has established itself firmly
as an ideal, safe and secure travel and livable destination, drawing
people from all parts of the world. |
