Dubai is a
fascinating mix of the old and the new. Dubai is the most populated city in the
United Arab Emirates. Located on the South East Coast of the Persian Gulf, it
is the largest city in the UAE. The history of Dubai dates back to 3000 BC and
its history is highly engrossing.
Today Dubai is
an extremely popular tourist destination and its attractiveness is largely
attributed to the highly attractive and sophisticated infrastructure, hospitality
and shopping malls. In fact, the Burj
Al Arab, recently voted as one among the world's most luxurious hotels,
is internationally recognised as a stunning symbol of modern Dubai. Helicopter
trips from a phenomenal helipad, Rolls - Royces driven by chauffeurs, access to
private beaches, rooftop pools and cabanas and a host of private butlers to
wait on you hand and foot and are few of the facilities available to guests.
The current
ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed Rashid
Al Maktoum. He is also the Vice President, Prime Minister and Defence
Minister of the United Arab Emirates. An Equestrian, he is the founder of the
Maktoum family owned Godolphin Racing stable. He is also a breeder of thorough
breeds and the owner of Darley which has its roots in six other countries.
Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum is responsible for the creation and
development of the various business and economic assets of Dubai.
The crime rate
in Dubai is pretty low when compared to other nations. Dubai probably has a low
crime rate due to the laws followed by it with penalties ranging from a night
in prison to death as punishment according to the seriousness of the crime
committed. People go to the United Arab Emirates to make money and the penalty
for even a small crime is deportation and so generally people are extra careful
and do not put a toe out of line. Also, the sheer number of security personnel
employed to maintain law and order in Dubai is staggering. Though the threat of
terrorist attacks is a matter of concern, there are constant look outs and CCTV
cameras to monitor any suspicious activity and crime is generally not a problem
to tourists. Incidences of reporting of crimes are also relatively low. Drug
use, mostly among the local youth and abuse of the domestic help are frequently
witnessed.
Getting a visa to travel to Dubai - business or
pleasure is not an easy task. The United Arab Emirates has a strict policy
regarding the grant of visas. They do not grant visas to people with criminal
records. Dubai being a global business hub and drawing eager labour from across
the world, the general procedure is that, the employer begins the necessary
paperwork to obtain his employee, an employment visa. Only then, will the
employee start the necessary paperwork from his side. A person can apply for a visa to Dubai on his own too.
Today, there are
plenty of agencies, tour operators and various other service providers who make
the process of obtaining a Dubai visa a cakewalk. A person has
the option to apply online for a Dubai
visa, but opting for an established agency is always preferred as it’s less
troublesome.
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