About Dubai
From its humble beginnings as a fishing village and trading dock to a tax-free business haven and a dynamic capital, Dubai has undergone a metamorphosis in just three decades.
A compelling transformation on the shores of the Persian Gulf enabled by the visionary leadership of His Highness and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. What was once a sun-scorched village occupied by pearl divers and traders with ramshackle dhows along a brackish creek, is today the highway to the world. In the early 1970s, Dubai began its meteoric rise into the global community with its volatile mix of excess and opportunity.
Much has been written about this enviable location with its floodlit, sky-scrapered world of 1.4 million people. Much more has been said about its bustling harbours, enormous malls, sandy beaches and taste for bold architecture. Strategically located at the nexus of the East and the West, Dubai has vantage proximity to a market of over two billion people making it a natural nucleus of trade and commerce. A free enterprise integrated with world-class infrastructure, ultra-modern facilities, sophisticated financial sector and a westernised business approach, Dubai has been become entrenched as the region's powerhouse.
PROFILE
Dubai is a rare success story in the Middle East, and whether its a glitzy anomaly or a replicable model for the developing world, there is simply no other place that draws a parallel. With its Manhattan-style skyline, world-class port, and colossal, duty-free shopping malls, Dubai now attracts more tourists than the whole of India, more shipping vessels than Singapore, and more foreign capital than many European countries. Global in outlook, cosmopolitan in nature, sophisticated in business and efficient in service, Dubai is hailed as the icon of internationalism. More
LOCATION
Located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, Dubai lies along the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the South West corner of the Arabian Gulf. On the southern approach to the Strait of Hormuz, this Emirate is well positioned as a vital transit point for world crude oil. More
WEATHER
The city of Dubai and its fellow Emirates enjoy abundant sunshine all year round. Dubai has a dry, sub-tropical climate with exceptionally hot summers (May-October) with high humidity near the coast, when temperatures can exceed 40°C. The mild winters (November to April) have a pleasent temperature range from 10°C to 30°C. More
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Dubai has an enviable lifestyle and compares with the best in the world. Almost every kind of entertainment can be enjoyed here by residents as well as tourists. More
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A business culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, coupled with the economic advantage of free-zones, have cemented Dubai's positioning as the commercial nucleus of the region. Fast-track administration, efficient infrastructure and streamlined licensing processes have been critical in attracting foreign interest to Dubai's investor landscape. A highly sophisticated free-enterprise environment, Dubai today is one of the most sought after destinations to explore business opportunities in myraid sectors. More
ACCOMMODATION
Dubai Congress Management (DCM), a division of Dubai World Trade Centre, has been established to provide a range of services including hotel booking service which is dedicated to providing accommodation solutions to organisers, exhibitors and visitors for events taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. More