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Dubai

About Dubai

Population

2,104,895 in city
3,034,000 in metro

Size

3,885 km² (1,500 mi²)

Altitude

8 m

The city of Dubai is the main population center of the Emirate of Dubai, one of seven which joined to form the United Arab Emirates in 1972. Ruled since 1833 by the Al-Maktoum Dynasty, Dubai is located on a sheltered harbor and was already one of the principal ports on the Persian Gulf by the 1870s. In 1903 it became a major British port of call, and the city remained as a protectorate of Great Britain until the Trucial States were declared independent in 1971. Dubai was originally a small fishing town, and became prosperous through an economy based on pearls and international sea trade. By the beginning of the 20th century the city was famous for having one of the largest souks (markets) in Arabia. In 1966 the discovery of oil in the region brought a new era of prosperity to Dubai. Today its economy is diversified, with oil taking a back seat to trade and manufacturing. Its free trade policies distinguish it from the other emirates within the nation, making it a special economic zone somewhat like Hong Kong. Today the city of Dubai is one of the wealthiest and most modern anywhere, boasting the highest skyline in the Middle East including two of the tallest hotels in the world. It attracts a booming tourist business, drawn in part by major sporting events including horse races, boat races, tennis matches, and air shows. It is also a major shopping destination and an extremely international city, where only one quarter of the population consists of native Emiratis.

Zones

Al Barsha (57), Al Furjan (25), Bur Dubai (29), Business Bay (234), Culture Village (15), DWC Residential City (1), Discovery Gardens (22), Downtown at Burj Dubai (125), Downtown at Deira (26), Downtown at Jebel Ali (32), DuBioTech (11), Dubai Festival City (7), Dubai Healthcare City (4), Dubai Industrial City (1), Dubai International City (45), Dubai International Financial Centre (25), Dubai International Media Production Zone (39), Dubai Internet City (13), Dubai Investment Park (5), Dubai Marina (182), Dubai Maritime City (30), Dubai Media City (74), Dubai Promenade (11), Dubai Silicon Oasis (82), Dubai Sports City (94), Dubai Waterfront (27), Dubai World Central (3), DubaiLand (151), Jumeirah Beach Residence (53), Jumeirah Garden City (14), Jumeirah Lake Towers (86), Jumeirah Village (191), The Gardens (3), The Lagoons (7), The Palm Jebel Ali (7), The Palm Jumeirah (85), The Views (12)

Metro Cities

Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
2,560	All Buildings
1,787	existing
274	under construction
127	planned
366	unbuilt
6	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	Burj Khalifa	2,717 ft	2010
2	Marina 101 Tower	1,394 ft	2018
3	Princess Tower	1,356 ft	2012
4	23 Marina	1,289 ft	2012
5	Elite Residence	1,248 ft	2012

Building types

No.	Type
1,433	high-rise building
567	skyscraper
523	low-rise building
10	bridge
8	stadium
6	multi-story building
2	mosque
2	observation tower
2	guard tower
2	fountain
1	hall
1	mast (wired)
1	pyramid
1	clock/bell tower
1	ferris wheel

Other buildings

No.	Type
10	Famous buildings
278	Buildings with construction images