The sheikdom has for a long time been considered the leading economic center of the Middle East. Regardless of that, it has not lost its nativeness and its vivid oriental flair. Till late at night in the narrow alleys of the old town spices are being weighed and in the shining granite and marble decorated shopping arcades perfume, jewellery and designer clothes by international designers are being sold. A circumstance that may seem contradictory to every visitor: In front of the skyline, consisting of skyscrapers from banks and expensive hotels, traditional Arabian Dhaus are anchoring at the shore of the Dubai Creek.
Dubai's variety of landscapes has a lot to offer, too. The second largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates boasts beautiful white beaches, and the backcountry made up of desert can be accessed with all-terrain vehicles.
Once a small fishing village, Dubai was founded under the guidance of the Al Maktoum dynasty. The sales of dates, goats, pearls and products from the sea assured a steady income and the development of a dynamic trade.
Dubai looks back on a long tradition of trade and commerce. And today, despite the enormous proceeds from the oil trade, international commerce still remains Dubai's main pillar. The city continues to grow and expand. The best hotels of the United Arab Emirates are situated in Dubai. Between Creekside Park and the Al-Garhoud Bridge emerged the Al-Boom Tourist Village. This construction project surpasses Euro Disney in size and quality.
If you are interested in taking a look at the ruler of this prosperous economical center, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, you should visit one of the several horse or camel races.
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