The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was established in 1971, as a federation of seven Emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qawain and Fujairah. UAE situated in the southeast of Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia.

 

The rulers comprise the Federal Supreme Council, FSC, which elects the country's President and Vice President at five-yearly intervals from among of its members.  HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,

 

Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has been President since 1971, and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, has been Vice President (also concurrently Prime Minister) since 1990. The Council of Ministers is chosen by the Prime Minister in consultation with the President, and is the executive arm of Government. The Federal National Council, or parliament, has 40 members, drawn from each of the emirates, and has a legislative and supervisory role and can amend proposed federal legislation. The judicial structure is headed by the Federal Supreme Court. There are also local governments in each of the emirates, while each major urban centre has a Municipality for local affairs. The traditional 'majlis' system of open discussion between the tribal leaders and their people has evolved into an important, although informal, part of the UAE's governing     system. Few nations on earth have experienced more complete and far-reaching change over the past few decades than the United Arab Emirates. Today a land of six-lane highways and glittering streams of motorcars, where space-age cities of ivory-white and crystal glass emerge like a mirage from the haze of desert and sea, it is not only the world's fourth largest oil-producer, but also its richest state per head of population, and the new commercial hub of the Middle East this federation of seven ancient Emirates  are as follows:

 

Abu Dhabi is a capital of UAE and the second largest city. The most part of the city situated on the islands. The population as per governmental report is 800,000 people. An architect view of Abu Dhabi reminds Manhattan.  There are store buildings and sky scrapers, nice and wide beaches, parks, shopping malls, cinema, theaters, hotels, restaurants, discos and beautiful green and clean corniche. The historical places and Central Square will take you to the far history.

 

Dubai is one of the seven emirates and the most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The municipality of Dubai is sometimes called Dubai city to distinguish it from the emirate. It has been ruled by the Al Maktoum dynasty since 1833. Dubai's current ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is also the Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE.

 

It is said that he is primarily responsible for making Dubai what it is today; a modern high flying city blooming from commercial investments. Sheikh Mohammed’s most significant business proposal was the introduction of Dubai’s world class airline, the Emirates.

Although Dubai has been transformed into a man-made hi-tech city, it still has a strong Islamic culture with a stretch of historical buildings by the Creek.

 

Even as some may view this as a conflict of old meeting new, it is also considered to be a captivating city that offers both extremes; a traditional past interlinked with modern day.One of the most fascinating geographical aspects of Dubai, is its Creek, which divides the city into two regions. Dubai Creek is made up of a natural 9.5 mile inlet in the Persian Gulf, around which the city’s trade developed. North of the Creek is called Deira, and Bur Dubai refers to the south where it joins the tourist and residential developments of Jumeirah along the coast.

 

Dubai is the largest city of UAE and the same time economical centre. It is the big mega police with modern life style and the latest technologies are involved in all areas of economy. It is the lovely place for tourists where they can make choice according their despairs. Verity of hotels, apartments, shopping centers and malls, places for entertainment, beaches and clubs.  Dubai grows up every day and you can see how appearance changing.  Also Dubai is financial centre of UAE, where you can find a lot of companies and corporations with the different area of activities. Dubai is the luxury place of UAE.

 

Sharjah is the third large city and the cultural capital of UAE. Also Sharjah is the place with conservative Islamic traditions and rules. Sharjah tries following Dubai and you can see achievements in construction of the building and architect. It has all facilities for tourism and business planning.

 

There are a lot of offices of the different worldwide known companies, business centers, shopping malls, free zone, industrial zones, plants and factories.

 

Ajman is the smallest city of the emirates in UAE. Ajman just starts to develop and you can see also dynamic construction of the store buildings. The flexible low and policy of Ajman let to invest resources for businessmen.  Mostly Ajman is known as a residential area where people and companies rent spaces for accommodation, because Ajman is situated not far from Dubai and Sharjah.

 

Umm Al Quwain is a small city and not well developed. Mostly it reminds agar territory. Economy just starts to develop. There was established free zone on the base of Umm Al Quwain Sea Port and industrial zones with plants and factories. Nova days trading, cargo and logistic companies open their offices and branches. This emirate can attract people with aqua park Dreamland, historical places: old ford, old walls with gates and old mosque.  Also there are beach resort and beach hotel where tourists can spend their vacations.

 

Ras Al Khaimah is the place which rich with old history. There are old buildings, mosques, fords. Ras Al Khaimah now is one of the developed emirates after Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Sharjah and economy grows up. Governor of this emirate established the first cement plan in 1970 and under the financial support of this plant were established many other companies and offices. Mostly Ras Al Khaimah is the industrial and agricultural area. Since 2000 the government of RAK started to develop tourism, cargo, logistics, and shipping. RAK has sea port and international airport and it was the reason to establish RAK free zone. RAK has all facilities for tourism. There are a lot of high class beach hotels and resorts, duty free shops, shopping malls, diving centers etc. The beach line is the one of the long and clean.

 

Fujairah is the one of the beautiful place of UAE. You can see there mixture of different types of nature. Mountains, sands, small forests, Indian Ocean and these give marvelous view of Fujairah. Economy is under upgrade. There are also many international companies and offices, business centers, store buildings, sky scrubs, sea port and international airport. Fujairah port is one of the well equipped and has all facilities to provide service for big ships and oil tankers. On the base of airport and port was established free zone which makes main income for Fujairah.  Tourism in Fujairah becomes one of the important and main industries. Already there had built many high class resorts and hotels, arranged and equipped beaches, luxury service, shopping malls and places for entertainment.