History of Dubai

The United Arab Emirates is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf coast. The UAE consists of 7 Emirates, which are essentially states that are run by 7 different families. Those emirates are: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah & Umm Al Quwain. The 7 emirates were previously “trucial states,” until the year 1972 when they became united. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, which, along with Dubai, are the only two emirates have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. Dubai is where I grew up, so that’s what I’ll focus on now. Itsi is Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is a member of the leading royal family of Dubai, the Al Maktoum family. Dubai is one of the most beautiful places in the Middle East with year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community. In addition to its vibrant population, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world.