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{{about|the city|the emirate|Dubai (emirate)}}
{{about|the city|the emirate|Dubai (emirate)}}
[[Image:Flag of Dubai.svg|right|250px]]
[[Image:Flag of Dubai.svg|right|250px]]
[[Image:Coat of arms of Dubai.svg|right|200px]]
[[Image:Coat of arms of Dubai.svg|right|200px]]
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.
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.
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
[[File:Dubai from the plane.jpg|thumb|right|Dubai City]]
[[File:Dubai from the plane.jpg|thumb|right|Dubai City]]
== Famous Places ==
== Famous Places ==
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* [[Burj Khalifa]] [[File:Panoramic of Dubai - Nov 2009.JPG|thumb|[[Burj Khalifa]]|200x200px]]
* [[Burj Khalifa]] [[File:Panoramic of Dubai - Nov 2009.JPG|thumb|[[Burj Khalifa]]|200x200px]]
* [[Burj al-Arab]]
* [[Burj al-Arab]]
* [[Dubai International Airport]], is in the middle of the city.
* [[Dubai International Airport]], is located in the middle of the city.
* [[Dubai Mall]], is one of the largest malls in the world
* [[Dubai Mall]], is one of the largest malls in the world.
*Global Village
* The World (archipelago)
*Dubai park
* Atlantis, The Palm
*IMG world of adventure
*Dubai Miracle Garden, world's largest natural flowergarden
*23 Marina
*Dubai Desert Safari Experiences
*Dubai Attractions
== Climate ==
== 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.
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.
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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Over 200 cloud seeding missions conducted in UAE from January to June this year|url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/over-200-cloud-seeding-missions-conducted-in-uae-from-january-to-june-this-year-1.72444557|access-date=2021-01-22|website=gulfnews.com|language=en}}</ref>
== Specific rules ==
== Specific rules ==
Dubai has [[strict]] rules like:
Dubai has strict rules like:
* The drinking age is 21. Drinking in public or being drunk in public are not tolerated.
* 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.
* Offensive language, spitting, aggressive behavior and smoking outside designated areas are not tolerated.
* Public displays of affection such as holding hands or kissing 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.
* 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.
* During [[Ramadan]] while [[Muslim]]s are fasting from sunrise to sunset, non-Muslims can only eat and drink in screened-off areas.
== References ==
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== Other websites ==
== Other websites ==
* [http://www.dubai.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx www.dubai.ae] – The Official Portal of Dubai Government
* [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
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20171017165519/http://www.dm.gov.ae/wps/portal/home www.dm.gov.ae] – Dubai Municipality website
* [http://dubijobs.com dubijobs.com] – Dubai Job Portal
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