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Dubai, the City of Gold

Situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is one of the seven countries that today make up the United Arab Emirates. The capital, also named Dubai, was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, and, because of its [prime|first|major|super] location, it rapidly became popular with foreign tradesmen.

Today, Dubai is a modern, thriving city attracting an increasing [total|number|amount|sum] of tourists. If you come here in the summer, however, be warned. The temperature can [achieve|make|reach|realise] a high of over 47 degrees Celsius, so remember to drink plenty of water.

Dubai City is where everyone will want to start their sightseeing. Of course, you can visit one of the modern shopping malls, but for a completely different [occurrence|experience|event|incident] go to a souk – a traditional market that you can find in many parts of Dubai, selling clothes, jewellery, food and sculptures. One thing you will be expected to do is to [contract|bicker|quarrel|haggle] with the shopkeeper before agreeing on a price. It is not just about [selling|dealing|striking|trading] a bargain, it is part of the culture.

There is no doubt that Dubai is an exciting place. It has been said that it is the fastest growing city in the world, with 800 people setting up home here every day! It really is a futuristic city that will [grasp|pull|snatch|take] your breath away.