Dubai Travel Guide

The UAE will need $10 billion to satisfy energy demand in the next ten years, due to increasing development and projects on land that are growing at the rate of 12 per cent each year, according to reports.

The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are developing power generation projects, collectively worth between $160-$220 billion.

These countries also play an important role in exporting capital, estimated at $30 billion, to third world countries, according to International Bank reports.

This would increase money flow, encouraging more projects to be established in the region.

Roughly 25 per cent of water in the Gulf region has been consumed, according to reports about energy consumption in the UAE, which says a further one-fifth of the resource is being used for power generation.
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Al Bastakia Area in Bur Dubai dates back to the early 1900s, and occupies the eastern section of the old town along the Creek, extending to a length of 300 meters, and depth of 200 meters in the southern direction. This area represents an important area in the history of architecture, and the urban development of town. The masons, who constructed the building, have left a permanent mark on the town’s heritage.

To the east of Al Fahidi Fort is the largest concentration of traditional courtyard houses within wind towers. In the past, the city was famous for a mass of wind towers which lined the creek on either side. These were not merely decorative but served as the only means of cooling houses in pre-electricity days.

One of the largest and most beautiful mosques is the Jumairah Mosque. It is a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture and is built of stone in medieval Fatimid tradition, the mosque is a city landmark in Dubai. It is particularly attractive at night when subtle lighting throws it artistry into relief.