Area: The total area of Dubai is approximately 2,428 sq miles.

History: The seven independent emirates of the UAE are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. The 7 emirates came together to form the United Arab Emiratres (UAE) in the year 1971. Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the UAE and Dubai remains its commercial center

Location: Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the South West corner of the Arabian Gulf.

Weather: Dubai enjoys 365 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and seasonal showers in the months between Novembers to March.

Time zone: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC/GMT (UTC/GMT +4)

Dialing code: international Country code is +971 (UAE). Dubai area code is 4, Abu Dhabi is 2 and
Sharjah is 6.

Population: Dubai has become the most populous city in the UAE, accounting for more than a third of the urban population at the end of 2001. According to official figures, an estimated 1 million people live in the city.

Transport: Dubai offers a variety of inexpensive and efficient public transportation and you can choose between metered local taxis, intra-city and inter-city busses, private car hire services and abras (local boats).