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Arab Emirates: A Journey Through Time

The modern metropolises of the Arab Emirates amaze with their technological advancement and comfort

Everything changed radically when the English colonizers discovered oil in the country. At first, it was at their personal disposal, and after independence, everything passed to its true owners. In 1971, six previously separate independent emirates united: Ajman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah. The last, seventh, to join the union was Ras Al Khaimah. The seven emirates that formed the new country did not lose their absolute monarchy. Each is still ruled by its own sheikh. At the head of the UAE is the emir of the capital Abu Dhabi.

In our time, the United Arab Emirates is a popular tourist destination in the Middle East, year-round indulging its residents and numerous guests with clear weather, azure shores, and top-level tourist infrastructure. Excursions, trendy shopping malls, amusement parks – there is recreation for every taste.

It is not surprising that in recent years real estate in the UAE has also attracted numerous foreigners. The wondrous oasis on the shores of the Persian Gulf attracts investors not only with comfortable residential and commercial properties but also with reliable investment. Real estate in the Arab Emirates is tax-free, and the constantly developing tourism industry guarantees a steady demand for housing.

The country of eternal summer boasts its architecture. Here stands the tallest skyscraper in the world – Burj Khalifa, reaching a height of 828 meters. One of the country's attractions is the specialized Ferrari park, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari World is the largest indoor amusement park featuring a variety of themed rides. The Ferrari logo adorns the roof of the entertainment complex.

The country will find a way to surprise any tourist, as it has everything necessary for a high-class holiday. Desert safaris on camels or jeep racing are very popular in the land of sun and luxury. Tours over sand dunes, smoking aromatic hookahs, visiting famous oases and the Sir Bani Yas Island reserve. Scuba diving introduces diving enthusiasts to the underwater world of the Indian Ocean.

And the United Arab Emirates is also famous for a large number of international exhibitions and seminars that attract business tourists from all over the world. Here, various trade festivals, international exhibitions on education, fashion, investment and real estate, luxury cars, and jewelry exhibitions are held.