1. Welcome to Dubai~~

2. Dubai is one of the seven emirates ( 酋长 国 ) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi. The earliest recorded mention of Dubai is in 1095, and the earliest settlement known as Dubai town dates from 1799. Dubai was formally established in the early 19th century, and its oil resource was discovered in the year 1966. 沙特阿拉伯 阿曼 卡塔尔 阿联酋（ UAE ） 迪拜 阿布扎比 波斯湾

3. The modern emirate of Dubai was created after the UK left the area in 1971. Today, Dubai has emerged as a global city and a business hub. Although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry, currently the emirate's model of business, similar to that of Western countries, drives its economy, with the effect that its main revenues are now from tourism, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and its luxury consumption. 1990 年 2003 年 摄于同一条街 2008 年 摄于同一条街

4. Economy Dubai lies directly in the Arabian Desert. However, Dubai has become a famous global city. Although Dubai's economy was built on the back of the oil industry, revenues from oil and natural gas currently account for less than 6% of the emirate's GDP. Dubai's oil reserves have diminished significantly and are expected to be exhausted in 20 years. Real estate and construction (22.6%), trade (16%), tourism (15%) and financial services (11%) are the largest contributors to Dubai's economy.

5. Real Estate In Dubai, there are more than 250,000 foreign labourers and about one fifth of the world’s cranes. According to statistics, in recent years Dubai has invested 100 billion dollars in real estate. Owing to its highly developed real estate, Dubai is called “the paradise for architects”.

6. Burj Khalifa Tower, also known as Burj Dubai, is currently the tallest man- made structure ever built, at 828 m, 160 floors. The tower was officially opened on January 4 th 2010, and it cost more than 2 billion dollars. Real Estate

7. Tourism The Burj Al Arab ( 帆船酒店 ) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai. At 321 m, it is the second tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m out from the beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private bridge. It is always known as the first “ 7-Star Hotel ” of the world.

8. Prices of rooms vary from about $1,000 to $27,000 per night.

9. Tourism The Palm Island ( 棕榈岛 ) is an artificial island in Dubai, on which there are lots of commercial and residential structures such as entertainment centers, hotels and villas. The island is in the shape of a palm tree ( 棕榈树 ).

10. Climate Dubai has a very hot arid climate. Summers in Dubai are extremely hot, windy and dry, with an average temperature around 40 ℃. Winters are warm with an average temperature around 23 ℃. Most days are sunny throughout the year. However, in such a city in the desert, one of the biggest indoor ski field in the world “Ski Dubai” has been built in 2005.

11. Shopping The biggest shopping center in the world -- Dubai Mall. There are more than 1200 stores, 160 restaurants and other places of entertainment.

12. Dubai – A magic tour

13. I have recognized a spirit ： Impossible is nothing ！ After the tour of Dubai Thank You!