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Quick Facts
- Has the largest waterfront development in the world.
- Population as of 2008 numbers 2,262,000.
- Monarchy founded by Maktoum bin Bati bin Suhail in 1833.
- Said to have 15-25% of all the world's cranes.
- Will contain the world's first underwater hotel and the world's tallest hotel.
Expert summary
Dubai is both a city and an emirate within the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf. Dubai has focused on building up its business and tourism sector, especially within Dubai city. Tourism and construction now comprise the largest economic sectors in Dubai while oil only accounts for 6% of the gross domestic product. Dubai city has become a center for innovative architecture. Dubai will be home to the world's tallest building and the first Rotating Skyscraper which will also be the world's first self-powered skyscraper. Dubai's coastal location in the Persian Gulf make it the 7th top container port worldwide as of 2007.
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