[120] In addition, 16% of the population (or 288,000 persons) living in collective labour accommodation were not identified by ethnicity or nationality, but were thought to be primarily Asian. A longer-term assessment of Dubai's property market, however, showed depreciation; some properties lost as much as 64% of their value from 2001 to November 2008. [178] Many boutiques and jewellery stores are also found in the city. Dubaj (též Dubai či Dubayy, arabsky دبي ‎ lze do českého jazyka přeložit jako „místo srazu“) je hlavní město stejnojmenného emirátu ve Spojených arabských emirátech a zároveň nejlidnatější město v zemi. Each park is uniquely distinct from the other. [226] UK-based international service company Serco is responsible for operating the metro. [42], 1959 saw the establishment of Dubai's first telephone company, 51% owned by IAL (International Aeradio Ltd) and 49% by Sheikh Rashid and local businessmen and in 1961 both the electricity company and telephone company had rolled out operational networks. [271] Most private schools cater to one or more expatriate communities. Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index 2019 found that tourists spend more in Dubai than in any other country. Dubai is a sans-serif typeface commissioned by the Government of Dubai in partnership with Microsoft and designed by a six-member team led by Nadine Chahine from U.S.-based firm Monotype.It contains both Latin and Arabic script. [12] It is estimated that Dubai produces 50,000 to 70,000 barrels (7,900 to 11,100 m3) of oil a day[138] and substantial quantities of gas from offshore fields. The typical marine life off the Dubai coast includes tropical fish, jellyfish, coral, dugong, dolphins, whales and sharks. Several indigenous trees such as the date palm and neem as well as imported trees such as the eucalyptus grow in Dubai's natural parks. [132], Non-Muslim groups can own their own houses of worship, where they can practice their religion freely, by requesting a land grant and permission to build a compound. [177] As of September 2013[update], Dubai creek has been proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dubai licensed taxis are easily identifiable by their cream bodywork colour and varied roof colours identifying the operator. [41], Sheikh Rashid commissioned John Harris from Halcrow, a British architecture firm, to create the city's first master plan in 1959. [63] Experts also predict that the possibility of a tsunami in the region is minimal because the Persian Gulf waters are not deep enough to trigger a tsunami. Public hospitals in Dubai were first built in the late 1950s and continued to grow with public health initiatives. [98] General crimes have decreased since 2013, registering around 0.2 by the end of 2017. Some schools, such as The American School of Dubai, also offer the curriculum of the United States. [16] According to government data, the population of Dubai is estimated at around 3,400,800 as of 8 September 2020. [147] Dubai's property market experienced a major downturn in 2008[148] and 2009 as a result of the slowing economic climate. The Dubai IFC model is an independent risk-based regulator with a legislative system consistent with English common law. Dubai's Jebel Ali port, constructed in the 1970s, has the largest man-made harbour in the world and was ranked seventh globally for the volume of container traffic it supports. The capital of the emirate is the eponymous city, Dubai. [25], In the early days since its inception, Dubai was constantly at odds with Abu Dhabi. [10] It is also a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. The ruler, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is also the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and member of the Supreme Council of the Union (SCU). Walker, J", "Fifty years on, the tragedy of vessel MV Dara lingers", "How Chicago Beach got its name...then lost it! [121] 461,000 Westerners live in the United Arab Emirates, making up 5.1% of its total population. [217], All taxi services are licensed by the RTA. There are many tourist attractions in Dubai, resulting from the large scale construction boom. The venue is a 2000-seat, multifunctional performing arts center able to host not only theatrical shows, concerts and operas, but also weddings, gala dinners, banquets and conferences. [176] Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping centres, including the world's largest shopping centre, Dubai Mall. Auto racing is also a big sport in Dubai, the Dubai Autodrome is home to many auto racing events throughout the year. Currently only the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai claims to offer parallel streams in different languages - bi-lingual English/French or English/ German.
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