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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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