Dubai has a relatively recent history, given that the first noteworthy settlement dates back to 1798, while it is only in the early 1900s that the demographic and economic growth of the city is witnessed. The 1970s were a golden decade for Dubai which, thanks to oil, experienced a period of strong expansion and became a cosmopolitan and multicultural metropolis. Dubai is characterized by a desert landscape with sandy dunes and rocky deserts, while the beaches are of white sand or in some cases reddish, due to the action of iron oxide. Dubai is the dream of luxury and entirely possible. We often hear about Dubai: now the attention of the mass media, tour operators and travel agencies are by attracted to this great city that attracts millions of visitors every year. And not just tourists: Dubai is now also a destination for business and real estate investments. Dubai is of interest to foreign companies for its strategic position of “opening” to the international markets of the Far East. There are many who choose Dubai not only as a destination for their holidays, but also as a city of residence to live and work.
When to go
Dubai’s climate is desert, with mild winters (more like a hot spring) and scorching summers that test human endurance skills. Resisting outdoors during the daylight hours of summer days is practically impossible, which is why those who travel to Dubai in July and August end up being locked up in air-conditioned rooms. Much better to...