Dubai - Where the Future Begins
By Andrew Regan

Explore the excellent Dubai calculated strategy that runs up until 2015 and you'll see that the Emirate does not do anything by fifty percents. This remarkable vision, which lugs the strap-line: "Dubai ... where the future starts" is authored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and clearly outlines the objectives of the Dubai ruler to establish his country as a significant world gamer.

Since the United Arab Emirates - a collection of seven separate states - was established in 1971, Dubai has set out to distinguish itself. Unlike a lot of its neighbors it doesn't have a wealth of oil reserves; rather, it is seeking to securely establish itself as a visitor and business magnet, and a Mecca for business and individual financial investment. The strategy aims to guarantee that the entire of Dubai, from people to major governmental departments, knows the method forward and covers 5 significant areas: economic development, social advancement, framework, land and atmosphere, security, justice and safety and security, and government excellence.

Instead of allowing Dubai to expand in a slipshod and opportunistic fashion, the government is directing the growth, making sure that it is to the advantage of all worried yet mainly for the people of Dubai. Development and success is the key to the strategy and any individual who has actually gone to the area lately will tell you that it is quickly accomplishing both. As a matter of fact, current numbers show that the economy of Dubai is advancing at an outstanding rate that surpasses the arising economies of India and China, and is out-performing high-flying established economies such as the U.S.A, Ireland and Singapore.

Under such conditions it is very easy to see why the rulers of Dubai are certain that they can develop further on the success of the last decade. The Emirate has come to be a very preferred destination for vacations over the previous 10 years and in addition has actually hosted such respected international exhibitions as SoccerEx, which brings together all the movers and shakers from the football world. The Dubai Air Show is a routine fixture, commemorating its tenth anniversary in November this year. And other occasions, exhibits and conferences are consistently kept in the Emirate; every little thing from kitchen and bath fairs to china sourcing occasions occur in Dubai, and numerous function delegates from throughout the world.

With an expansion of first-class resorts and [http://www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com/meetings_events/facilities/] seminar centres in Dubai the Emirate is aiming to develop itself as the world's premier play ground, as well as being the Middle East's crucial business hub. It appears that the future does indeed 'start' in Dubai.

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance writer from Scotland. He is a keen rugby player and takes pleasure in taking a trip.