Dubai Introduction

Located in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is at the center of the Gulf area.

Release time : 2016-04-29 14:07:09

source : WTCF

protectors withdrew from the Persian Gulf, so the boundary of Dubai’s border was re-divided. And on December 2, 1971, combined with Abu Dhabi and other five emirates, Dubai founded the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Then, in 1973, Dubai, together with other emirates adopted the single currency, the Dirham.

After 1970, Dubai achieved rapid development. And the basic source of its national income came from petroleum trade. Moreover, Dubai took the advantage of its international trade market to promote its economy and tourism industry. Every year, there are a lot of international tourists coming here for sightseeing and vacation, and the number of the tourists has been increasing year by year.

Natural Environment

Located in the middle part of the Arabian Peninsula and the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is at the center of the Gulf. Separated from the South Asian Subcontinent by the sea, it’s honored as the pearl of the Gulf.

Climate

Due to the location in the Arabian Desert, the climate in Dubai is pleasantly warm during all seasons. The winter there is from October to April when the climate is most gentle and delightful and the average temperature is 20℃~35℃. Summer lasts from May to September, during which the weather is so hot that the average temperature can reach up to 40℃~45℃. And in extremely rare cases, the temperature there can even soar to as high as 50℃. Fortunately, the people have various ways to relieve the summer heat, and they can enjoy tons of fun even in the burning hot summer.

Holiday Arrangement

January 1: New Year’s Day

May 5: Israa and Miraj night

June 6: Ramadan expected to begin

July 7: Eid Al Fitr

September 10: Arafat Day

September 11: Eid Al Adha

October 2: Hijri New Year

November 30: Shaheed Dibash

December 2-3: National Day

December 12: the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday

Note: the Islam feast days are adjusted in accordance with the phase of the moon