David, N4QS will be active from Dubai, United Arab Emirates 21 - 26 November 2014 as A6/N4QS.
He will operate on 80-10m CW, SSB, RTTY.
QSL via home call, LOTW.
Dubai
Perfect mixture of traditional and modern
The emirate of Dubai, especially the city of Dubai is without a doubt one of the most visited and most beautiful places in the entire world. It has astonishing architecture, and over the years, it became the world business center. Dubai can be described as a futuristic introduction to the Middle East. The western charm is visible, and in this city, you can find the greatest shopping malls, incredible music fountains, and skyscrapers that are breathtaking. This city is also one of the leading centers for tourist from all over the world. Some other tourist places tried for years to gain great reputation, and attract more tourists with proper infrastructure and ideas. However, it seems that Dubai did all of that in the best possible manner. The government pulled some clever moves, and in a short period of time, this city bloomed in every single way. That special mixture of modern and ancient, gives the tourist special chance to learn more about the Arab culture and customs. Dubai is the place in which you can do so many things, visit the best restaurants, shop in the boutiques that are considered to be the most exclusive ones, and you can enjoy many activities. Basically, the possibilities are endless.
Geographical aspects
Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. The emirate of Dubai shares its borders with emirates: sultanate of Oman in the southeast and Sharjah in the northeast, and Abu Dhabi in the south. Even though Dubai basically lies in the Arabian desert, only some areas of it are interspersed with the sandy deserts. In some other parts, the sandy deserts are something that is prevailing. When you look at the photos of Dubai, before its incredible transformation, you will probably be in a complete shock, because the city itself was practically a desert, with only a few buildings. These days, the story is completely different. It is huge, shiny, and astonishing place. Even though its geographical aspects are not perfect, the government did an amazing job, and today, people are eager to visit Dubai, and even move there.
Climate conditions
When talking about climate conditions, as expected, it is very dry, which is characteristic for all the desert areas, which is why Dubai is no exception. Precipitations are concentrated in the period of January to March. On the other hand, from April, to November, raining is possible approximately once a month. The temperature is very high, but the subjective feeling you will have will be much smaller, due to the humidity of 60 %.
Demographics
One of the most interesting facts about Dubai is increased number of people who now live there. If you compare the numbers in the 1995, and today, the population is practically doubled. In 1995, the number of people who lived in Dubai was around 700,000. Now, there are more than 1, 5 million people who live in the city. Total population in the Dubai Emirate is 2, 1 million people, which is impressive. The whole city emerged in only a few years, and as mentioned before, today, it is one of the most visited and most popular places in the entire world. Many people pursue their goals in Dubai, because salaries are bigger, and there are many possibilities available. Even though the world was in crisis, people of Dubai did not experience all that in the same manner. One more interesting fact is that less than 20 % of the population are actually the local population. Although the population is tailored from various religions, and cultures, it seems like they all highly respect each other, and live happily together. Crime in Dubai is not the topic at all, since its rate is extremely low.
Capital city
As mentioned, the capital city of the Dubai Emirate is Dubai. It is the center of the emirate, and it seems like everything starts right there, in the city. Population is 1, 5 million people. The city itself looks fantastic, with luxury hotels, and shopping centers. Everything in the city is very ambitious. They have the biggest, most, the highest hotel, the largest aquarium. When you see all those incredible facts, you cannot be shocked why it became one of the most popular cities in the world. Twenty years ago, Dubai was way ahead cities such as New York, Paris and some other cities, but today, in many aspects became even more interesting for the tourists, and people who are seeking for a residence change. A few decades ago, Dubai had only 13 automobiles. At the beginning of the nineties, believe it or not, there was only one skyscraper. Today, there are about 400 of them all around the city. Moreover, they haveoneof the largestper capita incomesin theworld.
Tourism
Once you see all those facts about Dubai, the first thing you want to do is pack your bags, get on the plane, and go to see all that luxury with your own eyes. If you ever get the chance to do so, you simply have to! With friendly people all around, crime that basically does not exist, and so many great buildings to see, it is no wonder why this place became so interesting to so many people. Tourists from all over the world are simply impressed with it all. Who wouldn’t be?
Culture and architecture is impressive, and you can see the most fascinating buildings in the world. Some of the most interesting attractions are:
- Dubai Gold Souk
- Sheikh Zayed Road
- Global Village, Dubai
- Jumeirah Beach
- Dubai Museum
- Wonderland theme park
- Fujairah
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Wild Widi Water Theme Park
- Burj Al Arab
There are many more interesting things to explore. You can surf, but you can ski as well. You can experience the best possible spa enjoyment in the world. You can eat the best food and drink the best wines. Without a doubt, Dubai is one of the most astonishing places that will impress you.