Dubai is dynamic, modern, clean, and renowned equally for its tolerance and style. That is why it has become a great place to live or to visit.

Little wonder then - when you combine this with a central location, strong government and state of the art infrastructure – that it has emerged as THE meeting point for business.

It is also regarded as the centre of management and services and the optimum place for international firms to service the 1.8 billion people of the region.

Its location at the cross roads of Asia, Africa and Europe lends to its crucial role in business dealings in the region. The city is located midway between the Far East and Europe, which makes for easy accessibility.

London is seven hours away, Frankfurt six, Nairobi four and Hong Kong eight. Over 120 shipping lines and 107 airlines connect the city to over 160 global destinations. Dubai’s luxurious airport, world-renowned duty free, award winning airline - Emirates and creation of a second airport, which will be the largest in the world, has established its position as a forerunner in the field of travel.

In Dubai, traditional Arabic hospitality enhances its world-class service industry. Tourists are free to enjoy a great number of activities as Dubai has beautiful beaches, a wide selection of water sports and exciting desert safaris. A renowned shopping destination, Dubai hosts the world’s only yearly shopping festival, and is home to some of the largest and most luxurious malls in the world.

International sporting events such as the world’s richest horse race - the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Tennis Championship and the Dubai Desert Classic have also put the city on the world sporting map.

	Dubai is one of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.
	It is a rich city state of some 4000 square kilometers, with a population in excess of 1m people and growing fast.
	Dubai attracts 6 Million tourists a year (15th top destination in the world).
	Its airport has over 140 airlines flying through it.
	Emirates, its award-winning airline, flies to 76 destinations.
	There is no income tax or sales tax in Dubai.
	It is famous for its life-style – shopping, horse-races, golf courses, beaches and desert safaris.
	It provides extraordinary value for money.
	Dubai is a trading and business city with a strong stable and benign government that is exceptionally efficient and driven by far-sighted leadership.

You are strongly recommended to check out www.dubaitourism.ae if you want to know more about Dubai, its weather, facilities, facts and see some images and landmarks too.