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‘Ambitious’ is the best way to describe Dubai UAE and it’s definitely an understatement! Preceding the massive oil strike in the mid-1960″s, Dubai UAE was a simple destination home to modest Bedouin clans and other settlements living around the main creek in the emirate, the backbone of society in those times.

Ruled by the United Kingdom until the mid 20th century, Dubai travel was done mainly by camel with little infrastructure and no running water. In those days a Dubai vacation was not much of an option for any travelers, even the most intrepid. more…

The initial appeal of Abu Dhabi UAE for the first settlement circa 1760 was the fresh supply of water. Fast forward to today where Abu Dhabi carries the prestigious title of the capital of the United Arab Emirates. There have been many significant changes to Abu Dhabi over the last few decades becoming progressively cultivated and worldly.

Metropolitan architecture, stretches of urban parks, an assortment of lush, tranquil gardens and clean city streets add to its appeal. More of it’s political importance lies in the fact that Abu Dhabi UAE is the president of state’s headquarters, home to most political ministries and cabinets as well as the prime seat of the government for all the Emirates. more…