By Noor Salameh

Dubai

The city of tourism

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

DOHA VS. Dubai

Doha: 132.1 km² Dubai: 414 km²

Longitude: 24°57’N

Latitude: 55°20’E
Altitude: 1000-1700 meters above sea level altitude.
Population: 2,106,177 (2013)
Climate: Tropical desert climate.

Dubai used to only consist of a few roundabouts and old-fashioned buildings. But out through the years Dubai has been through a noticeable historical cultural evolution, turning from an unknown, hidden city to an internationally known city visited by tourists from all over the world.

Co2 conception

Carbon emission have reached 20.32 metric tons in 2009.

MASTER PLANS

TRANSPORTATION

-Dubai Metro:

The metro project was being handled by three Japanese corporations, it was planned to be done by the year 2009 but was fully constructed by the year 2012. It basically consists of two main lines. One starts from the Rashidiya and goes all the way to the city Centre which is the red line. And one starts off from Dubai’s new Airport and ends up at Jebel Ali which is the green line. Metro stations and crossings will be visible as you go around Dubai City. The metro is made up of 43 stations and both of its lines are 70km long. The government by this project is trying to decrease the traffic jam so to support it other projects are being held.