1、,Dubai is a one of the seven emirate(酋长国) of the United Arab Emirates,It is located south of the Persian Gulf and has the largest population with the second-lagest land territory of all the emirates.Dubai was formally established in the early 19th century and its oil resouces was discovered in the y
2、ear 1966.,economy,Dubai lies directly in the Arabian Desert. However,Dubai has become a famous globle city. Although Dubais economy was built on the back of the oil industry,revenuesfrom oil and natural gas currently account for less than 6% of the emirates GDP. Dubais oil reserves have diminished s
3、ignificantly and are expected to be exhausted in 20 years.Real estate and,construction(22.6%),trade(16%),tourism(15%) and financial services(11%) are the largest contributors to Dubais economy.,1990,2003,2007,Tourism,The Burj Al Arab(帆船酒店) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai.At 321 m,it is the second
4、 tallest hotel in the world.It took 5 years to finish the building when it was achieved in 1999.There are 26 t gold in the hotel,even the toilets are resplendent and magnificent.In a word,the hotel is very very luxurious.The Burj Al Arab stands on artificial island 280 m out from the beach,and is co
5、nnected to the mainland by a private bridge.,It is always known as the first “7-star Hotel“of the world.,Prices of rooms vary from about $1000 to $27000 per night.,The Palm Island(棕榈岛) is a artificial island in Dubai,on which there are lots of commercial and residential structures such as entertainm
6、ent centers,hotels and villas.It is called“the eighth wondert of the world“.,Climate,Dubai has a very hot arid climate.Dubais only has two seasons-summer(4-10) and winter(11-3).In the summer,the temperature can be above 45 degree,while in the winter it is above 7 degree.However,in such a city in the
7、 desert,there is one of the biggest indoor ski herd in the world.,Shopping,The biggest shopping center in the world-Dubai Mall.There are more than 1200 stores,160 restaurants and other places of entertainment.It is a shopping paradise(购物天堂)for people if you have enough money.,Dubai-a magic tour!,Have a good time!,
