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Dubai Travel Guide

Dubai is considered to be an important tourist destination and its port, Jebel Ali, constructed in the 1970s, has the largest man-made harbor in the world. Dubai is also increasingly developing as a hub for service industries such as IT and finance.

About Dubai

Dubai covers an area of 497.1 sq. miles (1287.4 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 2.3 million people being U.A. emirate's capital, main business and economic hub, sometimes called "Dubai City" to distinguish it from the emirate.

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Souk Area

Gold Souk - Hundreds of shops lined with row upon row of gold jewellery.

Spice Souk - Dried lemons, cumin, coriander seeds and other pungent Arabic seasonings are sold out of open sacks. The picturesque alleys of the Spice Souk are extremely popular with tourists.

Perfume Souk - A huge selection of spicy Arabic perfumes.

Covered Souk - Sells everything from household goods to toys.



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