ドバイ
オフィシャル パートナー小さな村から国際都市へ
かつて小さな漁村であったドバイ。現在では世界でも有数の国際的かつ革新的な都市へと変貌を遂げました。 紀元前 3000 年まで歴史を遡り、1960 年代後半に石油が発見されるまで、ドバイは、漁業、真珠の採取、造船、海上貿易が主な産業でした。 1971 年、ドバイは近隣の首長国と共にアラブ首長国連邦を形成し、地域の繁栄を維持しています。
アラブ首長国連邦
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the Arabian Peninsula facing out into the Persian Gulf. Cities in the UAE have certainly come a long way from the humble fishing villages they once were. After the discovery of petrol under the hot sandy soil during the mid-20th century, the city of Dubai decided to team up with six other neighbouring emirates to secure the region’s prosperity. Today, the UAE boasts luxurious metropolises such as Sharjah and Dubai, as well as its dazzling capital, Abu Dhabi. Make your way along the capital’s seafront Corniche as you saunter towards the Emirates Palace, a truly mesmerising gem of a building that dominates the Abu Dhabi coastline. Further up the coast is Dubai, a blend of beach, city and desert. Down by the water there are a number of adrenaline-packed activities to partake in, such as jet-skiing or flyboarding at JBR beach. Out in the desert you can go sandboarding, quad biking and even rent out a hot air balloon for a special occasion. The nearby city of Sharjah is so close to Dubai that the two are adjacent. Although Sharjah is Dubai’s often overlooked neighbour, it truly has very much to offer. Admire the Al Noor Mosque in all its splendour by the shimmering waters of the Persian Gulf or head to the Al-Qasba area and go for a ride on the Eye of the Emirates Wheel.