The other name for Dubai is ‘Dubayy’ in English. It is one of the seven emirates that built up the United Arab Emirates. Its ruler is Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. (Vice-president of the federation of the united arab emirates).
Dubai is the second largest emirate after Abu Dhabi. Dubai has the highest population and is the second longest emirate by area. Revenues from petroleum and natural gas contribute to less than 3% of Dubai US $ 46 billion economy, according to 2006 analysis. Dubai today is flashy, slightly surreal and fun. Dubai is a rich country with art museums, film festivals and performing art centre and not to forged. It is termed as a “shopper’s delight”-Annual Dubai shopping Festival.