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Nestled on the shores of the Persian Gulf, the glittering city of Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. Made up of emirates, or states, the city of Dubai resides in none other than the emirate of Dubai surrounded by Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Umm al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ajman.

Fuelled by oil and gas riches, Dubai has become a force to be reckoned with attracting people from all corners of the globe in search of top jobs and a luxurious lifestyle. A wondrous blend of old-world tradition and cutting edge modernity, Dubai is the place to be.

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Dating back 150 years, the original city of Dubai started out as a modest port town known for pearl-diving and for its close proximity to India as a trade route. Created in 1971, the United Arab Emirates was formed when Britain, its former protector, left the Persian Gulf. Reaping riches from its oil interests, Dubai began to grow exponentially taking in immigrants fleeing wars and seeking employment. Now the largest city in the UAE, Dubai shares its political, economic and military power with the other emirates keeping local government under its own jurisdiction.

Leading Dubai and the United Arab Emirates ahead of its time, Prime Minister and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a visionary of business and culture giving generously to his people and his nation under a Federal Constitutional Monarchy.