Mar 7, 2018

DUBAI; A World Class Desert City

A world class city is attracting visitors from all over the globe and it's in a desert.

D U B A I

Largest & most populous city in the United Arab Emirates

Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf 

360 sunny days a year

1.2 million residents

The world's tallest structure is a mega tall skyscraper known as Burj Khalifa

D U B A I

Jumeriah Beach with its soft white sand is on the Persian Gulf coast (enjoy some swimming)

The Dubai Mall has 1,200 shops all under one roof plus an aquarium, cinema, and ice rink

The Dubai Museum contains displays and exhibits focusing on the past and present

Camels abound in Dubai, take a desert camel ride

DUBAI

Drink a Jellab; a blend of grape molasses and rose water topped with raisins and pine nuts

Eat a manousheh (flatbread filled with herbs, cheese, eggs, and meat) with tabbouleh salad


DUBAI is a world class city in the Arabian desert






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