"Dubai" United Arab Emirates by AndreasK

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Dubai, in the northeastern United Arab Emirates, is the capital of the state of Dubai and is located on the western side of Dubai Creek. Known as the Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is the chief port and commercial centre of the country. A city of some 700 000 inhabitants, it is the second largest of the seven emirates, which make up the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, which is the capital city, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are the other six emirates in the federation.

I visited Dubai in August, during a stop-over from Islamabad to Munich. Don’t come to Dubai during the summer: the city has temperatures above 50 C.

Picture above: “Take it easy, it’s too hot for work!”

Last visit to United Arab Emirates: Aug 2001
Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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JessH Jul 1, 2008 at 4:16 AM

Hello Andreas. Beautiful photos here about our crazy city. Yes, your warning is correct: summer is coming and today it is already 46 degrees! Phew! Greetings from the desert / Jess in Dubai :-)
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rozehill Mar 9, 2005 at 2:20 AM

Great tips Andreas, wonderful pics as usual. Stunning hotels in these parts!
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globetrott Jun 26, 2003 at 2:37 PM

What an interesting destination and excellent pics !
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AyurinHiro Mar 23, 2003 at 6:29 AM

Wonderful experience! I will go desert safari when I visit Dubai! Thanks for helpful tips :-)
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zentrinko Jan 4, 2003 at 6:40 PM

Quite an adventure here! Dune surfing and a belly danceer, among other things...must have been quite an experience!
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seratonin Nov 5, 2002 at 2:12 AM

Great pictures! Really enjoyed this page!
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mamushka Aug 19, 2002 at 8:06 AM

I am leaving for Dubai!Good bye!
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xaver Aug 10, 2002 at 11:41 PM

awfully just a few hours for me!
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Gypsystravels Aug 7, 2002 at 7:56 AM

Absolutely fantastic, I will be here in December!!, Yipeee!!!
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SirRichard Jun 28, 2002 at 2:28 AM

50ºC!! I won`t go in summer, man...