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Dubai

Dubai

Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Dubai by the Numbers:

Population: over 1.3 million

Elevation: 52 feet

Average Annual Precipitation: 13 centimeters

Average January Temperature: Low 58 degrees F, High 75 degrees F

Average July Temperature: Low 86 degrees F, High 105 degrees F

Quick Facts

Major Industries: Trade, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Communications, Government services

Ethnic Mix: 65% Asian, 18% UAE Nationals, 13% Arab Expatriates, 4% Other

Electricity: 220/240 volts at 50 cycles

Time Zone: GMT 4

Country Dialing Code: 971

Area Code: 4

Did You Know?

There aren't any street addresses in Dubai.

Orientation

Dubai is 1,510 square miles and is made up of two towns separated by Dubai Creek. To the north is Deira and to the south, Bur Dubai.



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