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The city of '''Dubai''' is the main city of the emirate of [[Dubai (emirate)|Dubai]]. The city is sometimes called "Dubai City" to prevent it from being mixed up with the emirate.
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The city of '''Dubai''' is the largest and most [[Populated place|populated]] city in the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE) and the capital city of the [[emirate]] of [[Dubai (emirate)|Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]]. The city is sometimes called "Dubai City" to prevent it from being mixed up with the emirate.
[[File:Dubai from the plane.jpg|thumb|right|Dubai City]]
== History ==
== History ==
There are records of the town of Dubai from [[1799]]. The city was a dependent of [[Abu Dhabi]] until [[1833]]. The town of Dubai was an important [[Harbour|port]] of call for foreign tradesmen (chiefly [[India]]ns), who settled in the town. Until the [[1930s]], the town was known for its [[pearl]]s.
There are records of the town of Dubai from [[1799]]. The city was a dependent of [[Abu Dhabi]] until [[1833]]. The town of Dubai was an important [[Harbour|port]] of call for foreign tradesmen (chiefly [[India]]ns), who settled in the town. Until the [[1930s]], the town was known for its [[pearl]]s.
== Famous Places ==
* [[Burj Khalifa]] [[File:Panoramic of Dubai - Nov 2009.JPG|thumb|[[Burj Khalifa]]|200x200px]]
* [[Burj al-Arab]]
* [[Palm Jumeirah]]
* [[Dubai International Airport]], is located in the middle of the city.
* [[Dubai Mall]], is one of the largest malls in the world.
* The World (archipelago)
* Atlantis, The Palm
*Dubai Miracle Garden, world's largest natural flowergarden
== Climate ==
Dubai has a hot desert climate. Summers are extremely hot, windy, and humid. The highest recorded temperature in the UAE is 52.1 °C (126 °F), recorded in July 2002.
According to the UN, about 14 percent of the world population will face water scarcity by the year 2025. This shortage of water is expected to be worse in arid countries like the UAE. The UAE cloud seeding initiative is part of the government’s attempt to deal with the existing and future water needs of the country’s growing population.
== Specific rules ==
Dubai has [[strict]] rules like:
* The drinking age is 21. Drinking in public or being drunk in public are not tolerated.
* Offensive language, spitting, aggressive behaviour and smoking outside designated areas are not tolerated.
* Public displays of affection such as holding hands or kissing are not tolerated.
* Men should avoid staring at local women or attempting to make eye contact.
* During [[Ramadan]] while [[Muslim]]s are fasting from sunrise to sunset, non-Muslims can only eat and drink in screened-off areas.
== Other websites ==
* [http://www.dubai.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx www.dubai.ae] – The Official Portal of Dubai Government
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20171017165519/http://www.dm.gov.ae/wps/portal/home www.dm.gov.ae] – Dubai Municipality website
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