Most people arrive in Dubai when they come to the United Arab Emirates.
Its airport is ultra-modern, reflecting what awaits its visitor in the rest of the city. Trade has always been an important feature of this tiny country and today Dubai's large port imports and exports billions of dollars worth of goods. Every year, a month long shopping festival is held where visitors from all over the world are attracted to come and spend their money. The hotels are big and plush. The many shopping malls house boutiques with highly-priced fashions, and the food halls are tantalising with all kinds of food.