[71] Dubai Municipality is also in charge of the city's sanitation and sewage infrastructure. [146], A City Mayors survey ranked Dubai 44th among the world's best financial cities in 2007,[147] while another report by City Mayors indicated that Dubai was the world's 27th richest city in 2012, in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). Dubai signed the General Maritime Treaty of 1820 along with other Trucial States, following the British punitive expedition against Ras Al Khaimah of 1819, which also led to the bombardment of the coastal communities of the Persian Gulf. There are a small number of Pakistani schools offering FBISE curriculum for expatriate children in Dubai. Dubai Metro consists of two lines (Red line and Green line) which run through the financial and residential areas of the city. [218] It is the first monorail in the Middle East. Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, hailed the force which solved 86 percent of criminal cases.[100]. [239] Shisha and qahwa boutiques are also popular in Dubai. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The decision was to pitch the coastal emirates, together with Qatar and Bahrain, into fevered negotiations to fill the political vacuum that the British withdrawal would leave behind. [158] On 6 May, Dubai's businessman from the hospitality sector, Khalaf Al Habtoor stated that the coronavirus pandemic left the economy and his companies “bleeding”. While flying to the city anytime in near future, here are a few things that you need to know. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Court of First Instance consists of the Civil Court, which hears all civil claims; the Criminal Court, which hears claims originating from police complaints; and Sharia Court, which is responsible for matters between Muslims. This website stores cookies on your computer. [81] By early 2009, the situation had worsened with the Great Recession taking a heavy toll on property values, construction and employment. [174], In October 2019, Dubai loosened its liquor laws for the first time in history, under which it allowed tourists to purchase alcohol from state-controlled stores. The average spend per day was found to be $553. There are 34 Indian curriculum schools in the emirate,[264] most of which offer the CBSE, and just a handful the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Indian syllabus. Vedere per credere. Since 2004, the city has hosted the annual Dubai International Film Festival which serves as a showcase for Arab and Middle Eastern film making talent. [142] This has had a major impact on property investors in the region, some of whom were unable to release funds from investments made in property developments. [116] A quarter of the population (local and foreign) reportedly traces their origins to Iran. World's largest refinery in Switzerland, Valcambi, was denounced by Swissaid for importing extensive gold from these Dubai firms. 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