Comfort (T AH 20) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE PEOPLE OF DUBAI DUBAI: Only after the Federation of the United Arab Emirates came into being was a road linking the 160 kilometers between Abu Dhabi and Dubai built. Dubai today is the most cosmopolitan as well as prosperous city on the shores of the Per- sian Gulf. Dubai still reflects much of its lively and entrepreneurial past. Its people are energetic and ingenious merchants in international trade. Its large modern 37 berth Port Rashid handles bil- lions of dirhams worth of imports and exports ev- ery year. Dubai ' s creek is a hive of activity of local dhows (small wooden boats) moored 3 and 4 abreast. Goods piled on the wharves range from tires to building materials to pick-up trucks. Du- bai is well known for its souq (market place) alley which includes spice and gold souqs among others. The UAE is one of the most advantageous places in the world to buy gold. Dress material shops where all the exciting colors, sari lengths, raw silks and cottons of the Orient hang in profusion in windows or outside the stalls beckon many cus- tomers. Dubai truly provides varied and enticing opportunities for any visitor. 54

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