Dubai
Dubai ( / d uː ˈ b aɪ / doo-BY ; Arabic : دبي , romanized : Dubayy [dʊˈbajj] , Gulf Arabic pronunciation: [dəˈbaj] ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai . [5] [6] [7] Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf , Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia . [8] It is also a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. [9] Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub. Dubai's oil output made up 2.1 percent of the Persian Gulf emirate's economy in 2008. [10] A centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, Dubai's economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. [11] [12] [13] [14] ...
