Dubai is one of the countries that make up the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf. There are seven countries in total and Dubai lies on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. In relation to the rest of the Persian Gulf however, Dubai lies in the southwestern corner. Throughout Dubai runs the Dubai Creek. This body of water separates the city into two different areas. The area to the north is known as the Deira District, while the portion of the city to the south is known as Bur Dubai. In total, Dubai occupies 4,114 square kilometers in total area and lies 16 meters above sea level.

Located right along the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai is a vital transportation port for much of the world’s crude oil. It’s because of this that Dubai is one of the richest countries in the world. Also, Dubai has a very unique vantage point when thinking about things such as travel and tourism. Because Dubai is located in such a central position, it is the gateway for many travelers, whether they are traveling for business or pleasure, or coming to Dubai to visit or just passing through. Africa is only a 3.5 hour flight from Dubai, while Europe and India are also only short distances away.

Being the central point for so much activity, Dubai has capitalized on their natural resources and has made themselves known as one of the biggest and best cities in just about any industry you can imagine. One visit to Dubai will give you insight into just a few of its most well-known attractions, the rotating skyscraper and the trio of palm-shaped islands being just two of these.