Geography
Dubai is situated on the Arabian Gulf, in the northwest of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the capital of the emirate of the same name and is sometimes referred to as Dubai City.
The Dubai emirate covers around 3,900 sq km, while the city itself is roughly 35 sq km. Dubai Creek, a natural inlet from the Gulf, divides the city in two.
Dubai has many areas, but most visitors will find themselves in one of the following:
- Bur Dubai
- Deira
- Sheikh Zayed Road
- Jumeirah
Reader Comments / Additional Information
Dubai is just great. I have been living here since 1992 and I've seen it grow over the years. Amazing development!
Dubai is wicked. It's fun and a brilliant holiday!
The best advise for getting around town. Do not even think about driving east along Sheikh Zayed Road between 6pm and 8.30pn. One frantic traffic jam as people head back to Sharjah. On Thursday the rush hour starts at about 2.30pm.
There's a lot of building work going in Jumeirah. To avoid this and get a taste of the real Dubai, try staying in Bur Dubai or Deira.