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TRAVEL
GUIDE: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
United Arab Emirates Travel Guide
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of highly prosperous emirates on the Persian Gulf, due to its wealth of oil and natural gas. The seven states include the popular tourist destinations of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which have experienced monumental growth over the past few years. The emirate's main revenues are from tourism, trade, real estate and financial services. Dubai is situated within the Arabian Desert, yet is also situated on the Persian Gulf coast and shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south. The region offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle, as well as tax-free shopping, exotic sporting events and quality entertainment.
DUBAI
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WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING
Burj Khalifa
Towering more than 160 stories over Dubai, Burj Khalifa stands at 2,723 feet tall and has become internationally recognized as an architectural icon. |
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TRAVELERS' DELIGHT
Emirates’ Dubai Terminal 3
The massive $4.5-billion terminal features striking design and a range of luxury amenities befitting a gateway to the futuristic city of Dubai. |
TRAVEL NEWS
Emirates Adds 78th 777
Dubai-based Emirates became the world’s largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft with the addition of a 78th plane, a 777-300ER configured for long distance journeys. |
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FLY NONSTOP FROM L.A. TO DUBAI
Emirates Inducts Newest Flight
The international airline company has recently introduced tri-weekly, nonstop service from Dubai to Los Angeles and back on Boeing 777-200LR aircrafts. |
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 Getting there: www.emirates.com
More information at www.dubaitourism.ae, www.arabian-adventures.com and www.visitabudhabi.ae
ABU DHABI
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TOP 10 ROMANTIC HOTELS
Qsar Al Sarab
For romantics seduced by the vast desert expanses in Bernardo Bertolucci's sultry "The Sheltering Sky," there is Qasr Al Sarab, one of our Top 10 Romantic Hotels Worldwide. |
FORMULA 1 RACE IN ABU DHABI
Auto Racing Events
The highest class of open-wheel formula racing will be speeding into Abu Dhabi in the Fall of 2010. Check out all of our featured races. |
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