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by Ron McGinty
Dubai is not just a city;
it's a symbol of ambition, opportunity,
and endless possibilities.
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his past month, I traveled over forty thousand miles with my a world-renowned city of expatriates, enjoying its income-tax-free
wife, Diane. I will offer an overview of Australia and New environment. Home to over sixty-eight thousand millionaires, over
TZealand via Dubai. Starting with Dubai, the weather was two hundred of which have a net worth of over one hundred million
unfortunately very overcast during our visit, and not suitable for dollars and many billionaires. Simply astounding for its dimensions.
photography. Dubai is thousands of years old, and began as a fishing Recognized for its extravagant architecture, Dubai boasts iconic
and trading post. Today's city is a melting pot of more than two landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world,
hundred cultures, attracting people worldwide. The Emirates is very and the sail shaped Burj Al Arab Hotel, symbolizing the city's
strict in enforcing its laws; consequently, crime is not tolerated. People relentless pursuit of excellence and grandeur. Its skyline is a testament
value working in Dubai and living in a prosperous environment. to architectural audacity, with gleaming towers piercing the desert sky.
Residents must be financially self sufficient or work; if not, they are We rode for miles, astonished by the lavish hotels, condos, villas, and
deported. The city's commitment to preserving its cultural roots single family homes. There are blocks after blocks of villas worth over
DUBAI
while embracing the future is a testament to its resilience and vision. fifty million dollars.
Dubai is not just a city; it's a symbol of ambition, opportunity, and Have a passion for shopping? The Dubai Mall is your dreamland
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endless possibilities. In less than twenty years, it has grown into with over twelve hundred stores. All the famous designers offer
United Arab Emirates,
Home to the Wealthy.
An Apartment
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