An emir is a high-ranking sheikh or leader in the Arab world, and the political territory where he rules is called an emirate. There are three independent emirates today in the world, namely: Kuwait, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). It's a great idea to visit these territories to witness how they're quickly prospering because of their large oil reserves. (s[...]

Dubai is not content with being rich in oil, or being recognized as a prime tourist destination with their opulent theme parks. It seeks to conquer other fields, and is determined to secure a place in the record books for years to come. The construction of the Burj[...]

Dubai has an economy built on the tourist trade. Dubai is littered with skyscrapers and other features of urban living in some of its key areas, like the Dubai Marina.

Dubai boasts the Burj Al Arab, one of the tallest hotels in the world, and a state[...]

Dubai hotels offer nothing but the best, from five-star luxury hotels, with the Burj Al Arab at the forefront, to two-star hotels like the Dream Palace Hotel. Most offer amenities that haven't even been heard of in some hotels in first-world countries. This [...]

Dubai's economic boom has led to a substantial increase in the standard of living. As an area becomes more and more prosperous, however, the cost of living goes up. That's why living in cities is more expensive than choosing to stay in a rural area. This inc[...]

The term “Emirate” is thrown around enough that it's quite a surprise that most people don't seem to know what it means. Emir, meaning commander, general or prince is the root of this word. It is also spelled "amir" sometimes, which is [...]

In 1990, war erupted in the Middle East when Iraq decided to invade and annex Kuwait in a clear violation of international law. What followed was a stream of soldiers from the international community to repel this invasion, and direct military intervention, [...]

An emirate isn't quite as common as it used to be, but there are more of them than the few that comprise the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Qatar, found north of Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf, is a sovereign emirate. Qatar holds the distinct[...]

Out of all the Arab locales, the United Arab Emirates is probably one of the most capitalistic and consumer-driven -- at least Dubai is. This has allowed the UAE to have one of the most industrialized economies in the world. Unlike some of its Arab neighbor[...]