ABOUT DUBAI

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 & LANGUAGES :
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.

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.

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.