About U.A.E
   
 
 
 
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own unique character and personality but united with a common goal and destiny. The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi , Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman , Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah. Before the formation of the Federation in 1971, these seven emirates were known as the ‘Trucial States'.
 
Abu Dhabi
   
 

Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE. Due to the presence of innumerable skyscrapers, the city is known as the ‘Manhattan' of the Middle East. Abu Dhabi's oil wealth is wisely utilized to build a healthy trade and commerce atmosphere along with a neatly laid out city. Large gardens and parks and the green trees lining the streets and roads have turned this city from a desert land to a green oasis

 
Dubai
   
 

Dubai is the second largest emirate in UAE occupying nearly 1000 square miles and is known as the commercial and tourist hub of the Gulf. The city is divided into two by the famous Dubai Creek. The Al Maktoum family are the Rulers of Dubai from 1883. After the discovery of oil in 60's Dubai prominence has grown but aware of the risks in dependency on oil, Sheikh Rashid actively promoted new industrial ventures. The Jebel Ali Free Zone & Dubai Aluminum Company.

 

 

 
   
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