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Dubai

Dec 15, 2014

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Sai Ganesh

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  • 1. Unbelievable! DUBAI

2. DUBAI Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Its strategic geographical location made it an important trading hub and by the beginning of the 20th century, it was an important port. Dubai's gross domestic product as of 2008 was US $82.11 billion. The government's decision to diversify from a trade-based but oil-reliant economy to one that is service- and tourism-oriented has made real estate more valuable. Resulting in the property boom from 2004 3. Dubai in 1990 4. The same street in 2003 5. The same street in 2008 6. Although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry. Revenues from oil and natural gas currently account for less than 7% of the emirate's revenues. Real estate and construction (22.6%) Trade (16%), entrepot (15%) and financial services (11%) are the largest contributors to Dubai's economy. Dubai is also known as City of Gold, a major part of economy based on Gold trades in Dubai, Dubai's total gold trading volumes in Q1 2011 reached 580 tonnes (average price US$1,455). As of 2010, Dubai was the 7th most visited city of the world with 7.6 million visitors a year. 7. 0 20 40 60 oil and natural gas trade export real estate and tourism financial services Sales oil and natural gas trade export real estate and tourism financial services 8. Dubai has been called the "shopping capital of the Middle East". Tourism is an important part of the Dubai government's strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. Dubai's lure for tourists is based mainly on shopping. Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping malls, including the world's largest shopping mall, Dubai Mall. Travelling to Dubai can be risky due to the very strict enforcement of drug laws. Several people have been arrested, and some sentenced to four years in prison, for "possession" of trace amounts stuck to the 9. Palm Islands The Palm Islands (Atlantis) are artificial island s in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that large commercial and residential infrastructure will be built. The islands are the Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira. Each settlement will be shaped palm tree, topped with a crescent, and will have a large number of residential, recreational and entertainment centers palm trees will shelter nearly 500 apartments, 2 000 villas, 25 hotels and 200 shops of luxury. will be completed as of the end of 2005. Hundred twenty-five kilometers 10. Launched in 2001, Palm Jumeiriah is the icon that captivated the worlds attention. The first chapter of Palm Trilogy, Palm Jumeiriah is known as the eighth wonder of the world. Helping solve Dubais beach shortage, the island has doubled Dubais existing coastline and will also double the number of beachfront hotels in the city. Along with world class residences and hotels, the island features unprecedented retail, exceptional leisure and premier entertainment options. It is expected to welcome 20,000 visitors a day. A monorail, the first of its kind in the region, will transport passengers conveniently to a variety of island locations. Fast becoming a 11. The Palm Jebel Ali is the middle-sized island of the three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira). It is located on the Jebel Ali coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The unique man-made palm-shaped island will consist of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that will form a water- breaker.The Jebel Ali Palm is more of an entertainment destination for both adults and children, which caters to both residents and tourists. The island will also be 50% larger than the Palm Jumeirah, and will include six marinas, a 'Sea Village', a water theme park and water homes built on stilts between the fronds and the crescent. Construction began on the Palm Jebel 12. Dubai marina 13. The Palm Deira is the largest of the three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira). It is located on the Deirah coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The unique man-made palm-shaped island will consist of a trunk, a crown with 41 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that will form a water- breaker.The Palm Deira will cover 14 kilometers in length and 8.5 kilometers in width and have an area of 80 square kilometers. It will 14. All of this was built in the last 5 years, including that island that looks like a palm tree 15. The Palm Islands in Dubai. They are the largest artificial islands in the world and can be seen from space 16. The World A master plan as richly imagined as The World requires a mix of aesthetic beauty and seamless functionality. From the width of the canals, the convenience of strategically placed transportation hubs and marinas to world-class commercial centers and the stunning halo-effect of the islands, the development is designed to provide visitors and residents an experience they?ill wish to return to again and again With broad of Dubai, nearly 300 artificial islands, seen sky will form a plan sphere. If you want to acquire one of 17. The World Islands. 300 artificially created islands in the shape of the world. 18. Burj -Al - Arab Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 meter, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer. Mission Statement: "To be the world's most luxurious hotel with a team dedicated to outstanding personalized 19. The Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai. The worlds tallest hotel. Considered the only '7 star' hotel and the most luxurious hotel in the world. 20. Burj Khalifa 829.8m 163 floors honour the UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 21. Project Dubai Hydropolis 22. Dubai Sports City. A huge collection of sports arenas located in Dubai. 23. Ski Dubai, which is already open, is the largest indoor skiing facility in the world 24. An Ideal Holiday Destination DUBAI 25. ECM _ D2 12311A19 26. SHIEKH MOHHAMED BIN RASHIDS IDEAS Emerged dubai into a world class city today Narendra modis ideas are reflectling rise of gujarat in a global picture today. But I strongly feel manyYOUNG LEADERS are going to change India. 27. YOUNG LEADERS YOUNG LEADERS