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Dubai has quite a few major localities. With the current construction frenzy that is ongoing in the city, these localities are getting a transformation, where in the once integrated individual components of a locality are now found in these newly created micro communities that have been the result of the construction and property boom.

Deira

First of these major localities is Deira. It is found on the eastern side of the Dubai Creek. Deira is often called “Old Dubai” as it was once the central hub of the city. It is therefore unsurprising to find the city center in Deira, as well as numerous old heritage buildings and the minor port of Port Saeed. However, its prominence as the city center had been declining in recent years due to the various developments found in other areas of the city.

One prominent feature of Deira is the different souks found within its locality. Souks are traditional Arab markets, which have continued to thrive in spite of the convenience presented by the numerous shopping malls found in the city. These souks are often categorized depending on the nature of merchandise that is predominantly sold there. The most well-known of these souks are the gold souk, spice souk, perfume souk, electronics souk, and the covered souk. Except for the covered souk, wherein a variety of merchandise is sold, these souks are conveniently named after the chief products sold there.

An Essential Guide in Moving to Dubai

One of the seven states that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Dubai. The city of Dubai is located right in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates is the border of the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf and it is located in between the city of Oman and Saudi Arabia. Developed in 1971, the United Arab Emirates was formed after the independence from Great Britain by the ‘Trucial States.’

The United Arab Emirates is being governed by a Supreme Council of Rulers which is made up of the seven emirs that appoint the prime minister and the cabinet for the country. Regardless of being ultimately governed by the Supreme Council, as well as with the other states, Dubai upholds a large level of independence from the UAE when general decision comes to mind for the city’s development.

The industry of oil development has led to a great invasion of foreign workers to the UAE, in fact, the city of Dubai has the fastest growing population in the world and the foreign population makes up three quarters of the entire United Arab Emirates population. As a thorough effect of this fact, the United Arab Emirates has become one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf. With other cultures and beliefs endured, Dubai has also learned the need for diversification. The oil in Dubai has been projected to last for only 30 years, and so Dubai has effectively embarked on a major diversification program that it’s aim is at developing industries and commercial enterprises to take the place of oil as the predominate article of trade of the state's economy.

Governance

The government of Dubai functions within the outline of a constitutional monarchy. The Al Maktoum family has ruled over the City since 1883. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai as well as the Prime Minister of the UAE and Supreme Council of the Union Member. They choose 8 members in every two term periods to the legislative body, the Federal National Council.

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