- itemThe Emirate of Dubai is located on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula and on the south west of the Arabian Gulf. It is one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations, with the sun shining throughout the year, the magnificent beaches, hotels and international markets.Islam is the official religion of the Emirate, despite the existence of many non-Muslims, and many tourists come to them but they all respect the official religion. The dirham is the official currency. The people of the emirate have retained their original identity and are proud of it despite their modern and sophisticated character. They were able to mix them intelligently. The nature of the emirate of Dubai is desert as an integral part of the nature of the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf, with the presence of many beautiful oases.The Emirate of Dubai was founded in 1833 when a group of only 800 people from the Bani Yas tribe led by Al Maktoum established stability in the Al Khor area, which was a natural port. At the beginning of the 20th century, Dubai became a famous port with a population of 20,000 , And the residents constituted a quarter, and had a market located in the area of Deira is one of the most famous markets in that period in the entire coast; it had a total of 350 shops; so visitors and tourists were always meant.In the mid-1950s, however, the number of vessels heading to Al Khor port increased, increasing the amount of lagoons filling the area. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum ordered the dredging and cleaning of the bottom, increasing the number of vessels using the port.Dubai flourished when oil was discovered in 1966. It was used to build a strong base for the emirate. It built schools, hospitals and roads. The world’s largest artificial port was built in Jebel Ali, and a new and modern building and port was built at Dubai International Airport.
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