Dubai's New Airport Set To Make Tourism Grow Even Further
The Dubai skyline is the glittering and friendly face of the progressive Middle East. Sensibly setting aside its historical dependency on oil, Dubai's economy models itself on the most successful western equivalents. This new Dubai is fueled instead by tourism, free trade and business, all helped by a high profile construction industry that has given the city a distinct skyline. Tourists are attracted by a combination of this rich modern architecture, historical cultural buildings and a plethora of shopping malls stocking luxury items at competitive prices. With these elements in combination, Dubai holidays saw such significant tourist numbers that they became the eight most popular by 2007. Dubai's current tourist goal is a population of 15 million tourists per day. Ever increasing demand is being met by local business and hotels, but the government is putting its own money into developing the international airport.
A top official recently reassured that the upcoming Maktoum Terminal at Dubai International Airport would be delayed only by a matter of months from its original March 2011 opening. The Government plans a programme of investment into the already state of the art airport, with an eventual capacity peak of 160 million travellers in the decades to come. Both Aviation and Tourism are essential to Dubai, and the airport's increased capacity isn't just about accommodating people flying to the city. Dubai sits in a privileged position as a gateway between the continents and access point for the increasingly open Middle East. Europeans on journeys heading to Maldives holidays routinely pass through the city, which is continually interested in positioning itself to receive such stop-over tourism, Entry for EU citizens no longer requires a Visa. Dubai shows no hostility to foreigners, but it is worth familiarising yourself with some local standards as people have been caught out by them in the past (such as the widely publicised prohibition of public kissing).
Dubai isn't content to merely court the money of international shoppers alone. The recent Maldives wedding scandal may have put you off the idea, but you can go halfway there for an extremely memorable Weddings abroad. The sand of the desert and the sand of the beaches may merge into one in the collective consciousness, but Dubai has some brilliant beaches and perpetual sun, whether you're honeymooning or simply looking for a fantastic holiday destination.
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