The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the Arabian Peninsula facing out into the Persian Gulf. Cities in the UAE have certainly come a long way from the humble fishing villages they once were. After the discovery of petrol under the hot sandy soil during the mid-20th century, the city of Dubai decided to team up with six other neighbouring emirates to secure the region’s prosperity. Today, the UAE boasts luxurious metropolises such as Sharjah and Dubai, as well as its dazzling capital, Abu Dhabi. Make your way along the capital’s seafront Corniche as you saunter towards the Emirates Palace, a truly mesmerising gem of a building that dominates the Abu Dhabi coastline. Further up the coast is Dubai, a blend of beach, city and desert. Down by the water there are a number of adrenaline-packed activities to partake in, such as jet-skiing or flyboarding at JBR beach. Out in the desert you can go sandboarding, quad biking and even rent out a hot air balloon for a special occasion. The nearby city of Sharjah is so close to Dubai that the two are adjacent. Although Sharjah is Dubai’s often overlooked neighbour, it truly has very much to offer. Admire the Al Noor Mosque in all its splendour by the shimmering waters of the Persian Gulf or head to the Al-Qasba area and go for a ride on the Eye of the Emirates Wheel.
Из небольшого рыбацкого поселка в город-космополит
Из скромного рыбацкого поселка Дубай превратился в один из наиболее многонациональных мегаполисов мира. История города уходит своими корнями в 3-е тысячелетие до н.э., а его жители на протяжении столетий занимались рыболовством, ловлей жемчуга, кораблестроением и морской торговлей. Все изменилось в 1966 году, когда в Дубае были обнаружены нефтянные месторождения. В 1971 году Дубай совместно с другими эмиратами объявляет о создании Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов, обеспечив, тем самым, процветание для всего региона.
