Dubai is a melting pot of the East and the West and the strategic location of the emirate feeds into that. A major portion of the population of Dubai is constituted of expatriates. There are a number of factors that make Dubai a social hub of the world:

• The emergence of Dubai as a tourist and holiday destination. The growth of real estate and entertainment industry are responsible for the same.

• Employment and business opportunities galore in the emirate and the tax-free status are sure shot crowd pullers.

• There are free zones in Dubai that attract companies from all over the world into opening branch offices in Dubai.

• Regular shopping, cultural and sports events draw tourists and businessmen from around the globe, making Dubai a lucrative place to be, for all and sundry. Read the rest of this entry »

Abu Dhabi is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates or UAE; and is also the capital city of the UAE. Abu Dhabi has much to offer the visitor from shopping to sporting activities, cultural events and points of interest to tourist attractions and fantastic marine life to name but a few.

Abu Dhabi is a bustling modern city and offers all of the attractions you would expect, with fantastic shopping experiences, vibrant night life, many cultural attractions such as museums, concert halls, theatres and an exciting collection of art galleries. Abu Dhabi however is also very proud of its traditional Bedouin history and culture and as such you will find many opportunities exist in the city to view and experience this ancient culture as well.

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