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Study in Dubai
THE COUNTRY :
Area: Comprises an area of 83,600 sq.km. The UAE is a federation of seven emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Quiwain, Rasal-Khaimah and Fujairah.
Capital: Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE.
Population & Language: The population of Dubai is 74,30000 as per 2004. The official language is Arabic, but English is commonly used. Urdu and Hindi is also widely spoken.
Transport: Dubai International Airport is 4 km away from Dubai city centre and 170 km from Abu Dhobi. Taxis are the most convenient way of getting around. Dubai transport corporation has its city bus services to almost all the places in Dubai.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE :
The UAE has nearly 700 km of coastline, in clouding 100 km on the Gulf of Oman. A long the Arabian Gulf coast are off shore islands. The UAE is warm and Sunny in winter and hot and humid during the summer month. In winter the daytime temperature are average 26oc and nights are relatively cold between 12-15oc. Summer temperatures are in mid 40s, Rain fall is sparse and intermittent, mostly is rains in winter math usually in Feb or March.
CURRENCY :
Dubai 1 AED is equal to Rs. 13/- Indian.
EDUCATION :
Dubai boasts of a high level of education, English is a medium of instruction in most of the schools and colleges. The climate of Dubai is very encouraging for study. Dubai education system was divided into three levels: 1) Nursery, Pre-school (age: 2-4 years), 2) Primary, Secondary School (age: 4 -11 years & 11-18 years ) and 3) Universities (age: 18 years & above).
MAJOR CITIES :
The united Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Anjam, Umm-al-Qaiwain, Rasal-Khaimoh and Fujairah. The federation was formally established on 2nd December, 1971.
PEOPLE & CULTURE :
The people of the UAE, like those of the rest of the peninsula, are of Arab stock. Their fore fathers formed part of successive waves of migration 2,000-3,000 years ago that spread east-wards across Arabia, bringing with them this culture. Their language in what was becoming an increasingly harsh climate.
Food: Visitors from many parts of the world along with a multi ethnic resident community have ensured that a sophisticated and innovative food culture has developed in the UAE. Almost any type of food is available, Gulf and Middle Eastern food is also available in a wide variety of venues, from expensive restaurants to local cafes.
Economy: Although oil was the engine that began Dubai's rapid development, it now contributes only 20% of GDP. The non oil sector, including services, Manufacturing and trading, Dubai has also emerged as location of choice for global corporations, large numbers of which conduct. Their local and regional operation from the city.
SPORTS & RECREATIONS :
Sporting and recreational facilities are exceptional and major international sporting events are staged at various sport which is an integral part of the heritage of the UAE, i.e. camel Racing. The other sports are car Rolling, Cricket, football, Golf.