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DUBAI.pptx
- 1. Human settlements andpattern of Dubai
- 2. The United ArabEmirates is an elective monarchy formed from a federation of seven emirates, consisting of Abu Dhabi (The capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
- 3. Population: 2.2million Area: 3,900sq m Official Language : Arabic. Major Religion: Islam Currency: Arab Emirate Dirham. (1USD=3.67dh) Government Type: Constitutional Monarcy Legal System: Federal court system Main Exports: Crude oil, natural gas, dried fish and dates. Market Size: More than $17 billion domestic imports annually; gateway to $150 billion regional import Stock Exchange: NASDAQ Dubai BASIC INFO ABOUT DUBAI
- 4. Evolution of Dubai Dubaiis a part of 7 emirates of United Arab Emirates (UAE) formed in1971 . 80% of Dubai's population consists of Foreigners 42.3% -Indians. 17% -Emirati. 13.3%-Pakistani. 7.5%-Bangladeshi. 9.1%-Arab. • 10.8%-Others.
- 5. HISTORY OF DUBAI In 1095, the Andalusian-Arab geographer Abu Abdullah al-Bakri mentioned Dubai in the "Book of Geography" In 1580, Gaspero Balbi, a Venetian pearl merchant, visited the area in 1580 and mentioned Dubai for its pearling industry. Al Fahidi Fort was built in 1787 and is the oldest building in Dubai. Dubai was already making use of its natural harbour and a small established fishing village existed In 1820, the General Treaty of Peace was signed between British Government and sheikhs of Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Japanese invention of the cultured pearl and the economic depression of the late 1920s and early 1930s destroyed the natural pearl market.
- 6. Dubai Timeline 1-EARLY HISTORY 3000 BC Nomadic cattle herding 7th century ummayad trading post 1799 Bani Yas dependency 1833 Maktoum dynasty begins 3RD century Sassanid empire, date palm cultivation 1500s Pearling & fishing centre 1820 general Maritime peace treaty w/ Britain
- 7. Dubai timeline 2– Trucial States Era 1853 Trucial States established 1903 British steam ship port 1892 British Protectorate 1894 British tax- free entrepot 1912 Sheikh Saeed accedes 1958 Sheikh Rashid accedes. DNATA launched 1963 Dredging the Creek
- 8. Dubai timeline 3-THE OIL ERA 1966 Oil discovery 1971UAE formed 1979Jebel Ali Port & Free Zone opened 1989Dubai Commerce & Tourism Promotion Board formed 1969 First oil shipment 1973 Dirham introduced 1985 Emirates Airline launched
- 9. Dubai timeline 4-THEESTATE REVOLUTION 1990Sheikh Maktoum accedes, First Gulf War 1997 DCTPB becomes Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing 2002First freehold for foreigners zone launched (Dubai Marina) 2003 Dubailand launched 2006First houses on The Palm, Jumeirah occupied 2006 Sheikh Mohammed accedes
- 10. Dubai timeline 5-INTO THE FUTURE 2008 Global Recession, Dubai Mall and Atlantis opened 2015 Dubai World restructures its US$14.6 billion debt 2009Dubai Metro Red Line inaugurated 2010Burj Khalifa inaugurated 2014 DXB overtakes Heathrow as world's busiest passenger hub 2020 Dubai to host World Expo
- 12. Dubai Is aNo Tax Zone They believe that the unearned income is not good to take. Individuals need not pay Income tax , Sales tax. However taxes are imposed on imports, hotels, entertainment services . High taxes on alcohol and other related products. Jebel Ali Free Zone.
- 14. Future of Dubai In just 38 years, Dubai has grown from a rather barren desert into a modern metropolis. Future Mega projects: Dubai sports city Dubai snowdome Dubai waterfront Dubai land Dubai Metro Dubai World Central Hydropolis Dubai is expected to accommodate over 15 million tourists by 2015.
- 15. Burj Khalifa Tallest manmadestructure in the world(829.8mt) Construction began on 21 sep2004 and completed on 1 oct2009. Total cost 1.5billion USD
- 16. Burj-Al-Arab •Resembles the shapeof a Sail. •Stands on an Artificial island. •Fourth Tallest Hotel in the world. •Worlds only seven star Hotel. •Construction began in 1994 and completed in 1999. •Total Cost-650 million USD
- 17. Palm Islands •Palm Jumeriah,Palm Jebel Ali , Palm Diera . Resembles the shape of Palm tree. •Comprises of 100 luxury hotels, beach side villas ,apartments , resta urents , shopping malls , sports facilities.
- 18. Discovery of Oilin Dubai Fishing and pearl-diving supported the region for many centuries. Oil was eventually discovered in Dubai in 1966 But in small quantities compared to neighbouing states. In 1969, Dubai exported oil for the first time. It is estimated that Dubai produces 50,000 to 70,000 barrels (11,000 m³) of oil,a day
- 19. Rapid Development inTourism Sector . Masterplan for attracting the . world
- 21. Interesting Facts • Asof 2010, Dubai was the 7th most visited city of the world, with 7.6 million visitors a year. • Dubai is the most populous emirate of the seven emirates of United Arab Emirates. • Dubai is also known as City of Gold, a major part of economy based on Gold trades in Dubai. • Dubai has been called the "shopping capital of the Middle East". Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping malls . India is the Largest Trade partner of Dubai. • Famous celebrities like David Becham , Brad pitt , Shahrukh Khan are believed to have owned villas in palm islands.
- 22. Dark Side ofDubai Corruption and fraud at dubaistate linked companies is very high No standard address system making mail-to the-door impossible High rates of school dropouts High costs of Dowry Extreme hot climate
- 24. Money can't buy happiness? Habibi,come to Dubai.
- 25. شكرا Money can't buyhappiness? Habibi, come to Dubai