Discover Dubai - Architectural Paradise in the middle of desert...

Some people like to escape from problems and real life into hobbits world, some of them prefer to relax playing in miniature wars and preparing small plastics soldiers. For me – the best way to spend free time is traveling and discovering amazing places around the world, not only those natural ones but also created by human being.
Are you tired of school, learning and all your problems? That you have to wake up so early and do a lot of things that you really hate?!!! Enough!!! If you have some time and money – let’s go on vacation!!!! What do you think about Dubai? Below I submit a couple of info, I guess very helpful, that you have to know about before you go there ;)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of seven Emirates and Dubai is the most popular destination of them. It is situated on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Dubai is the second largest Emirate after Abu Dhabi and is usually recognized as the ‘Pearl of the Persian Gulf’.

Dubai’s population is estimated at 1.5 million, a huge difference from 183,200 in 1975!!!! Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world with the expatriate community covering most of the population, with less than 10% of the total being national Emiratis.

This was Dubai in 1990, before the building boom began:




The same street in 1993:



... in 2003:



... and in 2007:




Culture in Dubai is rooted in Islamic traditions that form UAE national's lifestyles. It is highly important that when tourists visit Dubai they must respect and behave suitably, as the minority group of Emiratis are very protective over their culture and traditions.

Dubai is a landmark for innovation; some might even compare it to the computer game Sim-city where expansion has no limit. The city boasts remarkable skyscrapers, such as the world’s current tallest building, the Burj Dubai (till now 800 meters), and is also in the process of developing one of the most technologically advanced buildings in the world – The Pad. This is based on the idea of an iPod; this residential tower is set to be embedded with the latest gadgets that will have the power to change interior design and window views to almost anything imaginable. Other architectural attractions are artificial palm islands (the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira). On this three islands there will be over 100 luxury hotels, exclusive residential beach side villas and apartments, marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities and health spas. They are being constructed for commercial and residential infrastructure use. One of the most incredible projects in Dubai is Dubai Words Islands. From the air this archipelago looks like a replica of the real thing on a much smaller scale of course!!!



Sheikh Mohammed is the ruler of Dubai. It is said that he is primarily responsible for making Dubai what it is today - a modern high flying city thriving from commercial investments. Sheikh Mohammed’s most significant business proposal was the introduction of Dubai’s world class airline, the Emirates.
Dubai is famously known as the entertainment capital of the Middle East which attracts many party lovers from all over the world, especially those who are wealthy enough to splash out on the most expensive bars and clubs in the city. With Dubai promoting such an image, it still forbids the nationals that practice Islam to indulge in any of the entertaining services offered. In that respect these services are often located in the more touristy areas rather than in residential parts.
Next blogs I am going to write more about the most famous and incredible places in Dubai. I will recommend the best tourist attractions and activities that you have to check when U will have a chance to visit this awsom city ;)