LET'S GO TO: City of Skyscrapers!

 

Hello Kids! Welcome back to your favourite (kinda) blog, KidsCast! Well this time, pack your bags and take some sunglasses too because we're virtually heading to a place where it's hot! You guessed it right! We're going to Dubai! A super fascinating and glamourous city, situated in the United Arab Emirates, in the region of the Middle East. So what are we waiting for... Let's take off! 

Welcome to Dubai!

 

So first of all, welcome to Dubai! It's sunny here, and the city is full of beautiful infrastructure, and tall buildings, and is located on a coast. Dubai is a well-developed city located in the country of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is known for its well-developed and stunning infrastructure and architecture. The city has a population of more than 3 million people and is one of the most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities. The current world's tallest building, as of 2023, the Burj Khalifa, is located in the approximate centre of the city. Along with the Burj Khalifa, the city has amazing and superb other tall buildings, landmarks, and even man-made or artificial islands- The Palm and World Islands! 

Dubai city's satellite view, with the city on the coast, and the Artificial Islands.

Dubai is a super-centre of business, trading, and worldwide corporations. It is also a very famous tourist destination and is known well for its luxurious lifestyle and dazzling views and landmarks. Dubai has so many tall buildings and skyscrapers that it is nicknamed to "City of Skyscrapers"! So before we check out the city more, it would be great to know the history of this marvellous city.

History of Dubai:

Old Dubai, as a fishing and trading village.

Dubai has a quite rich history and was even popular many years ago, but just as a fishing village. However, this village of Dubai was not as important or significant as today. It was just a centre for fishing and trading goods. But then, in 1902, this village saw an influential increase in Arab and Iranian settlers. This way, more and more people began to know this village, and its population grew from a few hundred, to now thousands. 

Toyota office building in Dubai, in 1981.

Then in the 1960s-1970s, there was a game-changing event for Dubai. The people of Dubai and its rulers discovered Oil. This discovery of oil or petroleum in the village of Dubai gave new ideas to the rulers, which lead to the development of this small village into a well-known town or small city. Industries started to flourish and companies opened up their offices here. Dubai became an important oil-extracting place or region. But then the oil was endless and so much oil was found here, that the rulers of Dubai wanted it to flourish more! 

Also, the rulers knew that this oil they are able to extract and sell and develop Dubai from it, would not last long. So they planned something special. They planned to make Dubai an extremely famous tourist destination, which it is today. They gave contracts and flourished more tourist attractions, developed the city, and made residential places. Eventually, due to all this major development, the living standards of Dubai increased, and by the 2000s many such projects were built. In 2001, the developers started the construction of the palm islands which were the first artificial or man-made islands of Dubai! They were completed in 2007. Then in 2004, the largest building in the world was started to be built. And by 2010, just six years, this structure was completed! Finally from 2010-2020, the city developed itself to the best! In just 20-30 years, the city of Dubai witnessed such a development which was never seen in most of the cities of the world! 

Climate:

Though Dubai was so successful in its development, still it is a desert coastal city. So due to this, there is a warm climate, with sea breezes too, as it is a coastal city. There is an arid desert climate in Dubai, and the rest of its country of UAE too. The city is hot and warm mostly, and very hot in the summer. The maximum temperature reaches 43°C (109° F) in summer and it goes down to 16°C (60.8°F) in winter. The mean or average temperature is around 25-30°C (77-86°F). In conclusion, Dubai is hot to very hot. 

Landmarks in Dubai: 

• The Burj Khalifa: Of course, this one is the major one! How could we not miss it! The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper located in Dubai, UAE, and is currently the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 meters (2,716 feet). The tower was completed in 2010 and features observation decks, luxury residences, offices, and restaurants. The Burj Khalifa has become an iconic symbol of Dubai and is a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the city from its observation decks. We also have a whole article on this landmark. Click Here to read our Article on Burj Khalifa!

• Palm Jumeirah: A man-made island in the shape of a palm tree, Palm Jumeirah is a luxurious destination that is home to some of Dubai's most expensive hotels, resorts, and private residences. This island is one of the islands of the whole group of The Palm Islands. There are other such islands too, like Palm Jebel Ali, The World Islands, etc. 

• The Dubai Frame: The Dubai Frame is an iconic landmark located in Dubai, UAE, that stands at a height of 150 meters. The structure is designed to resemble a picture frame and offers stunning views of both old and new Dubai from its observation deck. The Dubai Frame is located in Zabeel Park and is a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a unique perspective on the city's history and modernization.

• The Dubai Fountain: Located outside near the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system. The fountain features water jets that shoot up to 150 meters in the air, accompanied by music and lights, creating a stunning visual spectacle, and beautiful water shows.

• Dubai Marina: Dubai Marina is a man-made canal city located in Dubai, UAE, that offers luxury living and entertainment options. It is one of the largest and most modern marinas in the world, featuring high-rise buildings, hotels, restaurants, and shopping centres. The marina is a popular destination for residents and tourists, offering stunning views of the Dubai skyline, yacht cruises, and a range of water sports activities.

So kids! We visited the city of Dubai today! We hope you liked this detailed article. Till we visit some other place...

HAPPY LEARNING!