This page will contain wikis about dubai, as they become available.DubaiThe Burj al-Arab hotel, has become an architectural icon of Dubai.Dubai or Dubayy (in Arabic: دبيّ, IPA /ðʊ'bɪ/, generally /dʊ'baɪ/ in English) refers to either
The ruler of Dubai was the late H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was also the Vice-President of the federation of the United Arab Emirates. The new Ruler who is also the Vice-President and the Prime Minister of the UAE is H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was earlier the crown prince of Dubai is one of the Sheikh's younger brothers. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the federation after Abu Dhabi. The emirate is located on the Persian Gulf, southwest of Sharjah and northeast of Abu Dhabi, and reaches into the interior. The town of Hatta is an exclave of the emirate of Dubai and borders Al Wajajah, Oman. Dubai is distinct from other members of the UAE in that revenues from oil account for only 6% of its gross domestic product. A majority of the emirate's revenues are from the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) [4] and now, increasingly, from tourism. HistoryDubai City as seen from spaceThere are records of the town of Dubai from 1799. Earlier in the 18th century the Al Abu Falasa lineage of Bani Yas clan established itself in Dubai which was a dependent of the settlement of Abu Dhabi until 1833. On 8 Jan 1820 the then sheikh of Dubai was a signatory to the British sponsored "General Treaty of Peace" (the General Maritime Treaty). In 1833, the Al Maktoum dynasty of the Bani Yas tribe left the settlement of Abu Dhabi and took over the town of Dubai, "without resistance". From that point on, Dubai, a newly independent emirate, was constantly at odds with the emirate of Abu Dhabi. An attempt by the Qawasim pirates to take over Dubai was thwarted. In 1835, Dubai and the rest of the Trucial States signed a maritime truce with Britain and a "Perpetual Maritime Truce" about two decades later. Dubai came under the protection of the United Kingdom (keeping out the Ottoman Turks) by the Exclusive Agreement of 1892. Like four of its neighbours, Abu Dhabi, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain, its position on the route to India made it an important location. In March 1892 the Trucial States (or Trucial Oman) were created. The rulers of Dubai fostered trade and commerce, unlike the town's neighbors. The town of Dubai was an important port of call for foreign tradesmen (chiefly Indians), who settled in the town. Until the 1930s, the town was known for its pearl exports. After the devaluation of the Gulf Rupee in 1966, Dubai joined the newly independent state of Qatar to set up a new monetary unit, the Qatar/Dubai riyal. Oil was discovered 120 kilometres off the coast of Dubai, after which the town granted oil concessions. On 2 December 1971 Dubai, together with Abu Dhabi, and five other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates after Britain left the Persian Gulf in 1971. In 1973, Dubai joined the other emirates to adopt a single, uniform currency: the UAE dirham. Dubai maintained its importance as a trade route through the 1970s and 1980s. Dubai and its twin across the Dubai creek, Deira (independent at that time), became important ports of call for Western manufacturers. Most of the new city's banking and financial centers were headquartered in this area. The city of Dubai has a free trade in gold and till the 90s was the hub of a "brisk smuggling trade" of gold ingots to India, where gold import was restricted (read the novel Dubai by Robin Moore). Oil reserves in Dubai are less than one-twentieth that of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and hence oil income is a minor contributing factor to the city's prosperity. Today, Dubai is also an important tourist destination, bolstered by its rapidly-expanding airline Emirates, which is headed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, an uncle of the Sheikh. Dubai is also diversifying as a hub for service-based industries such as IT and finance, with the new Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The government has set up industry-specific free zones throughout the city. Dubai Internet City, now combined with Dubai Media City as part of TECOM (Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone Authority) is one such enclave whose members include IT firms such as EMC Corporation, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM, and media organisations such as MBC, CNN, Reuters, ARY and AP. Dubai Knowledge Village (KV) is an education and training hub is also set up to complement the Free Zone’s other two clusters, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, by providing the facilities to train the clusters' future knowledge workers. The ruler chronology
DemographicsSilhouette of a dhow in the Bur Dubai creekDubai is unusual in that its population comprises mainly expatriates, with UAE nationals (Emiratis) constituting the minority. The vast majority of these expatriates come from South Asia and the South East Asia. A quarter of the population reportedly trace their origins to neighboring Iran.[5] The UAE government does not allow any form of naturalization or permanent residence to expatriates. Nearly all of the commercial establishments are run by expatriates with a silent local partner who merely "rents" the business license for a negotiated annual fee without taking part in any capital investment. The numerous free trade zones allow for full expatriate ownership. There is an increasing number of "freehold" villas and flats on artificial islands such as the Palm Islands. The "lease" on these freehold properties was first offered for 99 years but was later changed to permanent ownership. It is, however, illegal to seek employment on this visa. Ownership of lease does not guarantee any form of legal residency status in the UAE. The Federal Government is still formulating laws pertaining to ownership of property and considering issuing residency status to those who own such property. Language and religionThe official language is Arabic, but English and Urdu are also widely spoken, along with Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Tagalog. Islam is the official religion of all of the emirates. A vast majority of the locals are Sunnis. There are foreign minority Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians as well. Dubai is the only emirate that has Hindu temples and a Sikh gurudwara. The Meena Bazaar area of the city has both a Shiva and Krishna temple. Both are believed to be sanctioned by the late ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. There is an electric crematorium run by a group of Indian expatriates. Non-Muslims in the country are free to practice their religion but may not proselytize publicly or distribute religious literature. The government follows a policy of tolerance towards non-Muslims and Polytheist; in practice, interferes very little in the religious activities of non-Muslims. In early 2001, ground was broken for the construction of several additional churches on a parcel of land in Jebel Ali donated by the government of Dubai for four Protestant congregations and a Catholic congregation. Construction on the first Greek Orthodox Church in Dubai (to be called St. Mary's) would begin at the end of 2005, members of the Eastern Orthodox Christian community in the UAE have had to use churches of other denominations for services, until General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Defence Minister, donated a plot of land in Jebel Ali. Apart from donated land for the construction of churches and other religious facilities, including cemeteries, non-Muslim groups are not supported financially or subsidised by the government. However, they are permitted to raise money from among their congregants and to receive financial support from abroad. Christian churches are permitted to openly advertise certain church functions, such as memorial services, in the press. EducationEnglish is the medium of instruction in most schools in Dubai. Annual fees for nursery and pre-school vary greatly. Some primary schools conduct entrance tests. Most schools cater to one or more expatriate communities. Our Own English High School, Modern High School, and Indian High School offer either a CBSE or an ICSE Indian syllabus. Modern Renaissance School, the Horizon School, Dubai English Speaking School, Jumeirah Primary School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, and Jebel Ali Primary School all offer British style primary education to the age of eleven. St. Mary's High School, Dubai College, English College, and Jumeirah College are all British style eleven-to-eighteen secondary schools which offer GCSE and A-Levels. The Emirates International School, Al Diyafah High School and Cambridge International High School are also secondary schools that offer a combination of GCSE, IGCSE, and IB courses to the expatriate community. The International School of Choueifat and Emirates International offer both British and American curricula. A growing number of K-12 schools offer the American syllabus. The American School of Dubai (ASD), which is located in Jumeirah, and Dubai American Academy (DAA) have been around the longest. ASD offers an accredited American high school diploma; DAA offers both an American-accredited high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate [IB] diploma. There are also some primary and high schools that offer Canadian and Japanese syllabuses. Many expatriates tend to send their children back to their home country for university education. However, a sizable number of foreign accredited universities have been set up in the city over the last ten years. Some of these universities include the American University in Dubai (AUD),The American College of Dubai, Al Ghurair University, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Middlesex University, Dubai, Dubai Women's College, University of Wollongong in Dubai, and Zayed University. EntertainmentThe annual month-long Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) draws shoppers from the Indian subcontinent and around the world. Attendance at the 2005 Festival topped 3.3 million visitors. Other, smaller shopping festivals, such as "Dubai Summer Surprises" are held throughout the year. The city has many malls such as City Centre, Lamcy Plaza, Al Ghurair City, Mercato Mall, Oasis Centre and Wafi Centre that have international stores, theaters, gaming arcades, and food courts. The Oasis Centre caught fire and received major damage on 9 September 2005. Two more shopping malls have recently opened, the Mall of Emirates, the third largest mall in the world, which also has the world's third largest indoor ski slope, and the Ibn Battuta Mall. Soon to overtake the Mall of Emirates as the world's largest will be the Dubai Mall, part of the Burj Dubai development that will be home to the tallest building in the world when completed. Dubai hosts many world class sporting events, including the Dubai Tennis Open, Dubai Desert Golf Classic, and the Dubai World Cup, an annual horse racing event. The World Cup is world's highest stakes horse race, with over US $15 million worth of prize money handed out. Dubai currently has two waterparks in Wonderland and Wild Wadi with more being planned for Dubailand. Dubailand, an entertainment city vaguely planned off the concept of Disneyland was launched in October 2003. Through subsequent revisions, the master planned development will span over 3 billion square feet (300,000,000 m²) with the 1st phase to be completed in 2008. [6] A large population of prostitutes work in Dubai, spurred on by the large amount of tourism [7] Besides the obvious presence of prostitutes, however, Dubai also has a lively and well-known nightlife, with many state-of-the-art nightclubs and bars being strewed in all areas of the Emirate, mainly joined to hotels (properties not adjoined to hotels are not allowed to serve alcohol). Despite the relatively early closing time of 3am for these clubs, their trade is brisk. Real estate and propertyDubai's skyline at night A satellite image of Dubai, the Jumeira PalmThe government's decision to diversify from a trade-based but oil-reliant economy to one that is service- and tourism-oriented has made real estate more valuable, and corporations such as Emaar Properties, and Nakheel have benefited. Corporate office enclaves on Sheikh Zayed road were developed to shift Dubai's traditional business area from the Dubai creek to the western parts of the city. Dubai's land-reclamation projects — the Palm Islands of Jumeira, Jebel Ali, and Deira and The World archipelago — will be the world's largest artificial island complexes, developed with villas, golf courses, and holiday resorts. The first villa freehold properties that were occupied by non-UAE nationals were The Meadows, The Springs, and The Lakes (upper-class neighborhoods designed by Emaar Properties, collectively called Emirates Hills). Somewhere from 2005 to 2006, most of the freehold skyscrapers and other villa projects will be ready for occupancy. The city has modern skyscrapers such as Emirates Towers, which are the 12th and 24th tallest buildings in the world[8], and the Burj al-Arab located on the Persian Gulf and is currently the tallest hotel in the world. Emaar Properties is currently constructing what will become the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai. It is expected to be completed in 2008. In February 2005, Dubai Waterfront was announced, it will be 2½ times the size of Washington D.C., the size of the island of Manhattan. Dubai Waterfront will be a mix of canals and islands full of hotels and residential areas that will add 500 miles of man-made waterfront. It will also contain Al Burj, another one of the tallest buildings in the world. Dubai has also launched Dubiotech. This is a new park to be targeted at Biotech companies working in pharma, medical fields, genetic research and even biodefense. The aim of this park is to foster the growth of this sector in Dubai and to utilize the region's talent in addressing this rapidly growing sector. The International Media Production Zone is a project targeted at creating a hub for printers, publishers, media production companies, and related industry segments. This project was launched in 2003 and is estimated to be completed by 2006. Immigrants have been pouring capital into Dubai in the past several years, greatly contributing to the city's prosperity. Iranian expatriates alone are estimated to have invested up to $US 200 Billion in Dubai.[9] Dubai interests have also purchased large amounts of real estate in foreign countries, in particular snapping up trophy properties in global centers like New York and London; a typical purchase in 2005 was New York's 230 Park Avenue (formerly known as the New York Central Building or the Helmsley Building) and Essex House on Central Park South. See the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing's list of developments [10] in Dubai for more information. Stamps and postal history of DubaiA post office of British India was opened August 19, 1909. It used the stamps of India on mail, with postmark "Dubai Persian Gulf", until India's independence in 1947, then stamps of Pakistan until March 31, 1948. When Pakistan came into existance, the British government set up a postal administration for Eastern Arabia and used overprinted British stamps until January 7, 1961, when Dubai issued its own stamps inscribed "Trucial States". Despite the name, these were only on sale in Dubai's post office. The Dubai Post Department took over the postal service on June 14, 1963 and the following day issued a series of stamps depicting sea life, views of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This was the opening salvo of a barrage of stamp issues over the next few years. The emirate discovered that stamp collectors were willing to give it money for colored labels with "Dubai" printed on them, and by the time the postal system was merged with those of other emirates in mid-1972, it had issued over 400 stamps, few of which ever saw usage on mail. PortsDubai is serviced by several commercial ports and Dubai Creek is still used by local traders in Dhows:
AirportsDubai International Airport is a fortress hub for Emirates airlines and has a large Duty Free shopping centre. Dubai airport has won many awards for its excellence in design and services. A third terminal is currently under construction and due to open in 2006. The new terminal will be dedicated to Emirates airlines and will fully support the Airbus A380. When completed this will double the capacity of the airport. A second airport located at Jebel Ali—and a new free trade area within Dubai, marking the centrepiece of the Jebel Ali Airport City—was announced in 2004 and construction began in January 2005. Although initially intended as a predominantly cargo airport, plans are afoot for the new Jebel Ali airport to handle some 120 million passengers per annum within 20 years, the largest capacity in the world, surpassing London's Heathrow's 85 million. TransportationDubai has a fairly large bus system run by the Dubai Municipality. The bus system has 59 unique routes on weekdays and transports over 200,000 people each week. The government has issued plastic, swipable "e-go" cards. There are also several discounts and period pass options available. Unfortunately though, the bus network is used extensively by lower income groups and does not do enough to attract higher income earners who would do well to use the bus transport system and ease traffic congestion that has recently become a major problem in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Traffic congestion has come about mainly due to lack of foresight on the recent rapid population increase, the relative ease of credit facilities for obtaining a car and the convoluted road networks that are constantly being changed, improved or reconstructed. Furthermore, Dubai has developed a reputation for having the most number of deaths and road accidents in the developed world clocking in with a statistic of having a minor road accident at least every 3 minutes. Due to the frequency of such incidents, road networks are blocked and held up quite frequently. Dubai also has an extensive taxi system, by far the most frequently used means of public transport within the emirate. There are both government-operated and private cab companies. The Dubai Transport Corporation operates cream-colored taxis. Some of the private cab companies are Cars Taxi, National Taxi, Cititaxi and Metro Taxi. Prices are reasonable (the meter begins as Dhs. 3, which is approximately 50pence, or 1 USD), and are charged by distance, although if the cab stops for more than 1 minute, 1/2 a Dirham will be added to the meter. Taxi drivers will usually try to avert this happening in traffic queues by moving slightly forward every 30 seconds or so. Cabs can be found anywhere, any time although difficulties may be experienced during large events. One of the more traditional methods of getting across Bur Dubai to Deira is through abras, small boats that ferry passengers across the Dubai creek, between abra stations in Bastakiya and Bani Yas Road, for a nominal charge of 1 Dh. There is currently a $3.89 billion Dubai Metro project under construction for the emirate. The Metro system is expected to be partially operational by 2009 and fully operational by 2012. The construction contract for the project was given to Dubai Rapid Link (DURL)[11], a consortium lead by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Also involved are two other Japanese corporations, Obayashi and Kajima, and a Turkish company, Yapi Merkezi. The metro will comprise two lines: the Green Line from Rashidiya to the main city center and the Red Line from the airport to Jebel Ali. The Dubai Metro will have 70 kilometers of track and 43 stations, 33 above ground and ten underground. Trains are expected to run every 90 seconds when the project is completed. Dubai is building this train system to ease congestion on its road network and to meet the transportation demands of its growing population. Seven monorails are also slated to be constructed to help feed the Metro system, connecting various places such as Dubailand, Palm Jumeriah, et al, to the main track. Dubai is also investing heavily in developing the reach of its airline, Emirates. The idea is to develop Dubai's air transportation ability so that passengers from any city can fly direct to Dubai. The airline has placed an order of 45 of Airbus's A-380 'superjumbo' doubledecker aircraft, the largest of which has a capacity of 641 passengers. The A380 aircraft have already been charted to fly from October 2006 onwards. In addition, Emirates has placed an order of 42 of the new Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2005. ConstructionCranes dominate the sky over Dubai.Since 2000, Dubai's municipality has initiated a plethora of construction phases and plans across the entire city of Dubai, predominantly in the Mina Seyahi area, located further from Jumeirah, towards Jebel Ali. In many areas, it is not easy to see Dubai's sky without at least one crane in your view; some say 16% of the world's large construction cranes would stand there. Construction in Dubai and the UAE in general is a much faster process than in any Western country. This is partly due to the fact that labourers from the Indian subcontinent accept lower wages than those from other countries. One of the main reasons for the boom in construction in Dubai is its drive to diversify the economy. The Dubai government does not want to depend on its oil reserves which are largely believed to become exhausted by 2010 and, as such, has diversified its economy to attract revenues in the form of expanding commercial and corporate activity. Tourism is also being promoted at a staggering rate with the construction of Dubailand and other projects that include the making of mammoth shopping malls, theme parks, resorts, stadiums and other various tourist attractions. One of the other reasons for the boom in construction is the recent reversal of a law in 2002 that allows non-nationals of the UAE to own property (not land) in Dubai (albeit freehold and 99 year leases are actually sold to people with ownership still remaining with private companies). The larger of the property tycoons are Al Nakheel and Emaar Properties. In Dubai, demand is currently outstripping supply by a significant margin and is showing no signs of slowing in the near future. Rents have also skyrocketed with the recent inflow of professionals and companies from around the world who are attracted by Dubai's no-tax benefits although rises have been capped to 15% per annum up to 2006 under a directive from Sheikh Mohammad. This cap demonstrates the realisation that uncontrolled rents can hamper development. Legislation in this area is still sketchy as the property market is a new one and rights of tenants and landowners are based on shaky principles borrowed mainly from European law. Most contracts and tenancy agreements do not stand up to the standards of international law and almost always grossly favour the lessor or the company selling property. CommunitiesDubai is divided into 9 sectors: 1-4 & 6 are urban; 7-9 are rural; 8 is Jebel Ali. Each sector is sub-divided into communities of various size with major (named) roads as the bountries. Currently there are 44 communities. Communities: Within these communities are numbered streets and house/building numbers. In general, even numbered streets run parallel to the coast and increase in number as one goes inland. Odd numbered street are perpendicular to the coast and increase as one moves away from the creek. Note that these progressions are repeated within each community so, for example there will be numerous street number 5 along the Jumeirah 1, 2, 3, and Umm Suqeim 'strip'. Addressing and location: The formal addressing system is: sector number, community number, street number and building number. In common practice, an address consists of: street number, building number and community name although the order may very. For example: Street 1a, Villa 2 There is no home postal delivery with post office boxes used instead. TwinningDubai maintains cultural, economic and educational ties with Dundee, Scotland, Damascus, Detroit, Geneva, Istanbul, Osaka, Beirut, Shangai, Jarusalem, Casablanca, Guangzhou, SportsDubai is fast gaining its name as international venue for sporting activities. Recently ICC choose Dubai as its new Headquarters leaving Lords which hosted ICC for 95 years. References
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Recently ICC choose Dubai as its new Headquarters leaving Lords which hosted ICC for 95 years. Anmitsu (あんみつ), a dish of cream, bean jam, ice cream, and fruits is often served as a dessert in restaurants. Dubai is fast gaining its name as international venue for sporting activities. Other recipes are so exotic by any standard that they remain a local cuisine. Dubai maintains cultural, economic and educational ties with Dundee, Scotland, Damascus, Detroit, Geneva, Istanbul, Osaka, Beirut, Shangai, Jarusalem, Casablanca, Guangzhou,. Curry is often eaten with pickled vegetables called Fukujinzuke or Rakkyo. There is no home postal delivery with post office boxes used instead. It is wrapped in dough and deep fried, making "Kare Pan", curry bread. Street 1a, Villa 2 Note that these progressions are repeated within each community so, for example there will be numerous street number 5 along the Jumeirah 1, 2, 3, and Umm Suqeim 'strip'. Shrimp, eggplant, squash, and carrots are typical ingredients today. Odd numbered street are perpendicular to the coast and increase as one moves away from the creek. Since then, the Japanese have extended its ingredients to include almost every sort of seafood and vegetable. In general, even numbered streets run parallel to the coast and increase in number as one goes inland. Tempura came to Japan from Portuguese sailors in the 16th century as a technique for cooking fish. Within these communities are numbered streets and house/building numbers. As such, it is considered washoku. Communities:. One of the oldest imported dishes is tempura, although it has been so thoroughly adopted that its foreign roots are unknown to most people, including many Japanese. Currently there are 44 communities. However, yōshoku basically refers to Japanese-style foreign cuisine of a vague origin. Each sector is sub-divided into communities of various size with major (named) roads as the bountries. Western cuisine restaurants. Dubai is divided into 9 sectors: 1-4 & 6 are urban; 7-9 are rural; 8 is Jebel Ali. Restaurants that serve these foods are called yōshokuya (洋食屋), lit. Most contracts and tenancy agreements do not stand up to the standards of international law and almost always grossly favour the lessor or the company selling property. Another example is "Hamburg steak", which is a ground beef patty, usually mixed with breadcrumbs and fried chopped onions, served with a side of white rice and vegetables. Legislation in this area is still sketchy as the property market is a new one and rights of tenants and landowners are based on shaky principles borrowed mainly from European law. Perhaps the best example is curry rice, which was imported in the 19th century by way of the United Kingdom, and vaguely resembles the original Indian dish. This cap demonstrates the realisation that uncontrolled rents can hamper development. Yet, these are still categorized as yōshoku as they were imported. Rents have also skyrocketed with the recent inflow of professionals and companies from around the world who are attracted by Dubai's no-tax benefits although rises have been capped to 15% per annum up to 2006 under a directive from Sheikh Mohammad. A number of foreign dishes have been adapted to a degree that they are now considered Japanese, and are an integral part of any Japanese family menu. In Dubai, demand is currently outstripping supply by a significant margin and is showing no signs of slowing in the near future. Chinese recipe. The larger of the property tycoons are Al Nakheel and Emaar Properties. Japanese cuisine and Chinese cuisine is called Chūkaryōri (中華料理), lit. One of the other reasons for the boom in construction is the recent reversal of a law in 2002 that allows non-nationals of the UAE to own property (not land) in Dubai (albeit freehold and 99 year leases are actually sold to people with ownership still remaining with private companies). Japanese cuisine is called washoku (和食), lit. Tourism is also being promoted at a staggering rate with the construction of Dubailand and other projects that include the making of mammoth shopping malls, theme parks, resorts, stadiums and other various tourist attractions. Western cuisine. The Dubai government does not want to depend on its oil reserves which are largely believed to become exhausted by 2010 and, as such, has diversified its economy to attract revenues in the form of expanding commercial and corporate activity. Imported cuisines and foods from America and Europe are called yōshoku (洋食), a shortened form of seiyōshoku (西洋食) lit. One of the main reasons for the boom in construction in Dubai is its drive to diversify the economy. "Italian restaurants" also tend to only have pizza and pasta in their menus. This is partly due to the fact that labourers from the Indian subcontinent accept lower wages than those from other countries. However, in most of the country, in many ways, the variety of imported food is limited; for example, it is rare to find pasta that is not of the spaghetti or macaroni varieties in supermarkets or restaurants; bread is very rarely of any variety but white; and varieties of imported cereal are also very limited, usually either frosted or chocolate flavored. Construction in Dubai and the UAE in general is a much faster process than in any Western country. In Tokyo, it is quite easy to find restaurants serving authentic foreign cuisine. In many areas, it is not easy to see Dubai's sky without at least one crane in your view; some say 16% of the world's large construction cranes would stand there. The Japanese also alter American-style fast-food, serving such items as green-tea milkshakes and fried shrimp burgers at chains like Lotteria. Since 2000, Dubai's municipality has initiated a plethora of construction phases and plans across the entire city of Dubai, predominantly in the Mina Seyahi area, located further from Jumeirah, towards Jebel Ali. Okinawa has a chain of A&W drive-in restaurants featuring the company's root beer. In addition, Emirates has placed an order of 42 of the new Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2005. These include doughnut and ice cream shops. The A380 aircraft have already been charted to fly from October 2006 onwards. Other fast-food establishments are similarly popular. The airline has placed an order of 45 of Airbus's A-380 'superjumbo' doubledecker aircraft, the largest of which has a capacity of 641 passengers. The Japanese often eat at hamburger chains such as McDonald's or Mos Burger, a popular competitor. The idea is to develop Dubai's air transportation ability so that passengers from any city can fly direct to Dubai. Other examples of changed imported cuisine include:. Dubai is also investing heavily in developing the reach of its airline, Emirates. Similarly, Japanese pizza may have toppings such as sliced boiled eggs, sweetcorn, shrimps, nori, and mayonnaise instead of tomato sauce. Seven monorails are also slated to be constructed to help feed the Metro system, connecting various places such as Dubailand, Palm Jumeriah, et al, to the main track. For example, the Korean pickle kimchi, usually fermented in Korea, in Japan is instead often simply pickled, without a key Korean ingredient, fermented shrimp. Dubai is building this train system to ease congestion on its road network and to meet the transportation demands of its growing population. Many imported foods are made suitable for the Japanese palate by reducing the amount of spice used or changing a part of a recipe. Trains are expected to run every 90 seconds when the project is completed. Historically, foods such as castella and bread were originally imported from Portugal, and the name pan for bread is a loanword from Portuguese. The Dubai Metro will have 70 kilometers of track and 43 stations, 33 above ground and ten underground. Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish cuisine is of particular interest to Japanese people. The metro will comprise two lines: the Green Line from Rashidiya to the main city center and the Red Line from the airport to Jebel Ali. Japan has incorporated imported food from across the world (mostly from Asia, Europe and to a lesser extent the Americas). Also involved are two other Japanese corporations, Obayashi and Kajima, and a Turkish company, Yapi Merkezi. Japanese food, which had been quite exotic in the West as late as the 1970s, is now quite at home in parts of the continental United States, and has become an integral part of food culture in Hawaii. The construction contract for the project was given to Dubai Rapid Link (DURL)[11], a consortium lead by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. However thanks to some recent trends in American culture such as Iron Chef and Benihana, Japanese culinary culture is slowly fusing its way into American life. The Metro system is expected to be partially operational by 2009 and fully operational by 2012. Teppanyaki is said to be an American invention, as is the California roll (not to mention the Philadelphia roll), and while the former has been well received in Japan the latter has not and has, at worst, been termed not sushi by Japanese people. There is currently a $3.89 billion Dubai Metro project under construction for the emirate. United States. One of the more traditional methods of getting across Bur Dubai to Deira is through abras, small boats that ferry passengers across the Dubai creek, between abra stations in Bastakiya and Bani Yas Road, for a nominal charge of 1 Dh. Sushi is vinegared rice topped or mixed with various fresh ingredients, usually fish or seafood. Cabs can be found anywhere, any time although difficulties may be experienced during large events. Sashimi is raw, thinly sliced foods served with a dipping sauce and simple garnishes; usually fish or shellfish but can be almost anything including beef, horse and chicken. Taxi drivers will usually try to avert this happening in traffic queues by moving slightly forward every 30 seconds or so. However, the Japanese appetite for rice is so strong that many restaurants even serve ramen-rice combination sets. 3, which is approximately 50pence, or 1 USD), and are charged by distance, although if the cab stops for more than 1 minute, 1/2 a Dirham will be added to the meter. Noodles often take the place of rice in a meal. Prices are reasonable (the meter begins as Dhs. A one-bowl dish of hot steamed rice with various savory toppings. Some of the private cab companies are Cars Taxi, National Taxi, Cititaxi and Metro Taxi. It is not generally thought possible to make authentic Japanese food without shō-yu (soy sauce), miso and dashi. The Dubai Transport Corporation operates cream-colored taxis. See also Category:Japanese ingredients. There are both government-operated and private cab companies. In some regions every 1st and 15th day of the month people eat a mixture of rice and adzuki (azuki meshi). Dubai also has an extensive taxi system, by far the most frequently used means of public transport within the emirate. Major such combinations include:. Due to the frequency of such incidents, road networks are blocked and held up quite frequently. In Japanese tradition some dishes are strongly tied to a festival or event. Furthermore, Dubai has developed a reputation for having the most number of deaths and road accidents in the developed world clocking in with a statistic of having a minor road accident at least every 3 minutes. Chopsticks are generally placed at the very front of the tray near the diner with pointed ends facing left and supported by a chopstick holder, or hashioki (箸置き). Traffic congestion has come about mainly due to lack of foresight on the recent rapid population increase, the relative ease of credit facilities for obtaining a car and the convoluted road networks that are constantly being changed, improved or reconstructed. Pickled vegetables are often served as well, and eaten at the end of the meal, but are not counted as part of three side dishes. Unfortunately though, the bus network is used extensively by lower income groups and does not do enough to attract higher income earners who would do well to use the bus transport system and ease traffic congestion that has recently become a major problem in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Behind these are three flat plates to hold the three side dishes, one to far back left (on which might be served a simmered dish), one at far back right (on which might be served a grilled dish), and one in the center of the tray (on which might be served boiled greens). There are also several discounts and period pass options available. Nearest the diner are the rice bowl on the left and the soup bowl on the right. The government has issued plastic, swipable "e-go" cards. Typically, five separate bowls and plates are set before the diner. The bus system has 59 unique routes on weekdays and transports over 200,000 people each week. Traditional table settings are based on the ichijū-sansai formula. Dubai has a fairly large bus system run by the Dubai Municipality. Larger low tables (chabudai, ちゃぶ台) that accommodated entire families were becoming popular by the beginning of the 20th century, but these gave way to western style dining tables and chairs by the end of the 20th century. Although initially intended as a predominantly cargo airport, plans are afoot for the new Jebel Ali airport to handle some 120 million passengers per annum within 20 years, the largest capacity in the world, surpassing London's Heathrow's 85 million. Before the 19th century, small individual box tables (hakozen, 箱膳) or flat floor trays were set before each diner. A second airport located at Jebel Ali—and a new free trade area within Dubai, marking the centrepiece of the Jebel Ali Airport City—was announced in 2004 and construction began in January 2005. The traditional Japanese table setting has varied considerably over the centuries, depending primarily on the type of table common during a given era. When completed this will double the capacity of the airport. Salamander is eaten as well in places. The new terminal will be dedicated to Emirates airlines and will fully support the Airbus A380. In some regions, grasshoppers (inago) and bee larvae (hachinoko) are not uncommon dishes. A third terminal is currently under construction and due to open in 2006. Although most Japanese eschew eating insects, there are a couple of exceptions. Dubai airport has won many awards for its excellence in design and services. Ramen is served in a variety of soup stocks ranging from soy sauce/fish stock to butter/pork stock. Dubai International Airport is a fortress hub for Emirates airlines and has a large Duty Free shopping centre. A more recent import from China, dating to the early 19th century, is ramen (ラーメン; Chinese wheat noodles), which has become extremely popular. Dubai is serviced by several commercial ports and Dubai Creek is still used by local traders in Dhows:. Both are generally served in a soy-flavored fish broth with various vegetables. The emirate discovered that stamp collectors were willing to give it money for colored labels with "Dubai" printed on them, and by the time the postal system was merged with those of other emirates in mid-1972, it had issued over 400 stamps, few of which ever saw usage on mail. Made from wheat flour, udon (うどん) is a thick, white noodle. This was the opening salvo of a barrage of stamp issues over the next few years. Made from buckwheat flour, soba (蕎麦) is a thin, brown noodle. The Dubai Post Department took over the postal service on June 14, 1963 and the following day issued a series of stamps depicting sea life, views of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. There are two traditional types of noodle, soba and udon. Despite the name, these were only on sale in Dubai's post office. Noodles, originating from China, have become an essential part of Japanese cuisine. When Pakistan came into existance, the British government set up a postal administration for Eastern Arabia and used overprinted British stamps until January 7, 1961, when Dubai issued its own stamps inscribed "Trucial States". Beef and chicken are commonly eaten and have become part of everyday cuisine. It used the stamps of India on mail, with postmark "Dubai Persian Gulf", until India's independence in 1947, then stamps of Pakistan until March 31, 1948. Although not known as a meat eating country, very few Japanese consider themselves vegetarians. A post office of British India was opened August 19, 1909. Since Japan is an island nation, its people consume much seafood including fish, shellfish, octopus, squid, crabs, lobsters, shrimp and seaweed. See the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing's list of developments [10] in Dubai for more information. There may also be chapters devoted to soups, sushi, rice, noodles, and sweets. Dubai interests have also purchased large amounts of real estate in foreign countries, in particular snapping up trophy properties in global centers like New York and London; a typical purchase in 2005 was New York's 230 Park Avenue (formerly known as the New York Central Building or the Helmsley Building) and Essex House on Central Park South. Chapters are organized according to cooking techniques: fried foods, steamed foods, and grilled foods, for example, and not according to particular ingredients (e.g., chicken or beef) as are western cookbooks. Iranian expatriates alone are estimated to have invested up to $US 200 Billion in Dubai.[9]. This Japanese view of a meal is reflected in the organization of traditional Japanese cookbooks. Immigrants have been pouring capital into Dubai in the past several years, greatly contributing to the city's prosperity. Ichijū-sansai often finishes with pickles such as umeboshi and green tea. This project was launched in 2003 and is estimated to be completed by 2006. The three side dishes are usually raw fish (sashimi), a grilled dish, and a simmered (sometimes called boiled in translations from Japanese) dish -- although steamed, deep fried, vinegared, or dressed dishes may replace the grilled or simmered dishes. The International Media Production Zone is a project targeted at creating a hub for printers, publishers, media production companies, and related industry segments. The most common meal, however, is called ichijū-sansai (一汁三菜; "one soup, three sides"), or soup, rice, and three side dishes, each employing a different cooking technique. The aim of this park is to foster the growth of this sector in Dubai and to utilize the region's talent in addressing this rapidly growing sector. A traditional Japanese breakfast, for example, usually consists of miso soup, rice, and a pickled vegetable. This is a new park to be targeted at Biotech companies working in pharma, medical fields, genetic research and even biodefense. This means soup, rice, and one accompanying side dish--usually a pickled vegetable like daikon. Dubai has also launched Dubiotech. The simplest Japanese meal, for example, consists of ichijū-issai (一汁一菜; "one soup, one side" or "one dish meal"). It will also contain Al Burj, another one of the tallest buildings in the world. Traditional Japanese meals are named by the number of side dishes that accompany the rice and soup that are nearly always served. Dubai Waterfront will be a mix of canals and islands full of hotels and residential areas that will add 500 miles of man-made waterfront. Anything else served during a meal--fish, meat, vegetables, tsukemono (pickles)--is considered a side dish, known as okazu. In February 2005, Dubai Waterfront was announced, it will be 2½ times the size of Washington D.C., the size of the island of Manhattan. Traditional Japanese cuisine is dominated by white rice (hakumai, 白米), and few meals would be complete without it. It is expected to be completed in 2008. . Emaar Properties is currently constructing what will become the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai. Many Japanese think of the everyday food of the Japanese people--especially that existing before the end of the Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) or before World War II. The city has modern skyscrapers such as Emirates Towers, which are the 12th and 24th tallest buildings in the world[8], and the Burj al-Arab located on the Persian Gulf and is currently the tallest hotel in the world. Many think of sushi or the elegant stylized formal kaiseki meals that originated as part of the Japanese tea ceremony. Somewhere from 2005 to 2006, most of the freehold skyscrapers and other villa projects will be ready for occupancy. There are many views of what is fundamental to Japanese cuisine. The first villa freehold properties that were occupied by non-UAE nationals were The Meadows, The Springs, and The Lakes (upper-class neighborhoods designed by Emaar Properties, collectively called Emirates Hills). Korean Naengmyun with thicker noodles and a different broth. Dubai's land-reclamation projects — the Palm Islands of Jumeira, Jebel Ali, and Deira and The World archipelago — will be the world's largest artificial island complexes, developed with villas, golf courses, and holiday resorts. Korean barbecue that is unflavored and is dipped in sauce before eating for flavor. Corporate office enclaves on Sheikh Zayed road were developed to shift Dubai's traditional business area from the Dubai creek to the western parts of the city. Japanese-only "Chinese dishes" like Ebi Chili (shrimp in a tangy and slightly spicy sauce). The government's decision to diversify from a trade-based but oil-reliant economy to one that is service- and tourism-oriented has made real estate more valuable, and corporations such as Emaar Properties, and Nakheel have benefited. Spaghetti with creamy shrimp, lobster, crab, Alaska pollock roe or sea urchin sauce, or a non-creamy light sauce topped with seaweed, or made with tomato ketchup, weiners, sliced onion and green pepper (called 'neapolitan'). Despite the relatively early closing time of 3am for these clubs, their trade is brisk. Konowata. Besides the obvious presence of prostitutes, however, Dubai also has a lively and well-known nightlife, with many state-of-the-art nightclubs and bars being strewed in all areas of the Emirate, mainly joined to hotels (properties not adjoined to hotels are not allowed to serve alcohol). Karasumi. A large population of prostitutes work in Dubai, spurred on by the large amount of tourism [7]. Uni - Specifically salt-pickled uni. [6]. Pocky. Through subsequent revisions, the master planned development will span over 3 billion square feet (300,000,000 m²) with the 1st phase to be completed in 2008. Macha Ice (Green tea ice cream) - green tea flavored ice cream. Dubailand, an entertainment city vaguely planned off the concept of Disneyland was launched in October 2003. Hello Panda. Dubai currently has two waterparks in Wonderland and Wild Wadi with more being planned for Dubailand. Azuki Ice - vanilla flavored ice cream with sweet azuki beans. The World Cup is world's highest stakes horse race, with over US $15 million worth of prize money handed out. Other Snack
Dubai hosts many world class sporting events, including the Dubai Tennis Open, Dubai Desert Golf Classic, and the Dubai World Cup, an annual horse racing event. Mirucurepu - "mille crepe" - layered crepe. Soon to overtake the Mall of Emirates as the world's largest will be the Dubai Mall, part of the Burj Dubai development that will be home to the tallest building in the world when completed. Kasutera - "Castella" Iberian-style sponge cake. Two more shopping malls have recently opened, the Mall of Emirates, the third largest mall in the world, which also has the world's third largest indoor ski slope, and the Ibn Battuta Mall. Yogashi - Western-style sweets, but in Japan typically very light or spongy
The city has many malls such as City Centre, Lamcy Plaza, Al Ghurair City, Mercato Mall, Oasis Centre and Wafi Centre that have international stores, theaters, gaming arcades, and food courts. Sosu Senbei - Thin wafers eaten with soy sauce. Other, smaller shopping festivals, such as "Dubai Summer Surprises" are held throughout the year. Ramune - Sweet candy that melts in your mouth. Attendance at the 2005 Festival topped 3.3 million visitors. Also called Karumeyaki. The annual month-long Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) draws shoppers from the Indian subcontinent and around the world. Karumetou - Brown sugar cake. Some of these universities include the American University in Dubai (AUD),The American College of Dubai, Al Ghurair University, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Middlesex University, Dubai, Dubai Women's College, University of Wollongong in Dubai, and Zayed University. Dagashi - Old-fashioned Japanese-style sweets
ASD offers an accredited American high school diploma; DAA offers both an American-accredited high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate [IB] diploma. Mochi - steamed sweet rice pounded into a solid mass. The American School of Dubai (ASD), which is located in Jumeirah, and Dubai American Academy (DAA) have been around the longest. Melonpan - a large, round, sweet, crusty bread that looks and tastes somewhat like a melon. A growing number of K-12 schools offer the American syllabus. Matsunoyuki. The International School of Choueifat and Emirates International offer both British and American curricula. Manju - sticky rice surrounding a sweet bean center. The Emirates International School, Al Diyafah High School and Cambridge International High School are also secondary schools that offer a combination of GCSE, IGCSE, and IB courses to the expatriate community. Kompeito - crystal sugar candy. Mary's High School, Dubai College, English College, and Jumeirah College are all British style eleven-to-eighteen secondary schools which offer GCSE and A-Levels. Kakigori - shaved ice with syrup topping. St. Imagawayaki - also known as 'Taikoyaki' is a round Taiyaki and fillings are same. Modern Renaissance School, the Horizon School, Dubai English Speaking School, Jumeirah Primary School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, and Jebel Ali Primary School all offer British style primary education to the age of eleven. Hoshigaki - Dried persimmon fruit. Our Own English High School, Modern High School, and Indian High School offer either a CBSE or an ICSE Indian syllabus. Higashi. Most schools cater to one or more expatriate communities. Hanabiramochi. Some primary schools conduct entrance tests. Ginbou. Annual fees for nursery and pre-school vary greatly. Dango - rice dumpling. English is the medium of instruction in most schools in Dubai. Anpan - bread with sweet bean paste in the center. Christian churches are permitted to openly advertise certain church functions, such as memorial services, in the press. Anmitsu- a traditional Japanese dessert. However, they are permitted to raise money from among their congregants and to receive financial support from abroad. Amanatto. Apart from donated land for the construction of churches and other religious facilities, including cemeteries, non-Muslim groups are not supported financially or subsidised by the government. Wagashi - Japanese-style sweets
Mary's) would begin at the end of 2005, members of the Eastern Orthodox Christian community in the UAE have had to use churches of other denominations for services, until General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Defence Minister, donated a plot of land in Jebel Ali. Chirashi - Translated as "scattered", chirashi involves fresh sea food, vegetables or other ingredients being placed on top of sushi rice in a bowl or dish. Construction on the first Greek Orthodox Church in Dubai (to be called St. Temaki - Basically the same as makizushi, except that the nori is rolled into a cone-shape with the ingredients placed inside. In early 2001, ground was broken for the construction of several additional churches on a parcel of land in Jebel Ali donated by the government of Dubai for four Protestant congregations and a Catholic congregation. Makizushi - Translated as "roll sushi," this is where rice and seafood or other ingredients are placed on a sheet of seaweed (nori) and rolled into a cylindrical shape on a bamboo mat and then cut into smaller pieces. The government follows a policy of tolerance towards non-Muslims and Polytheist; in practice, interferes very little in the religious activities of non-Muslims. Nigirizushi - This is sushi with the ingredients on top of a block of rice. Non-Muslims in the country are free to practice their religion but may not proselytize publicly or distribute religious literature. Sumashijiru - a clear soup made with dashi and seafood. There is an electric crematorium run by a group of Indian expatriates. Miso soup - soup made with miso, dashi and seasonal ingredients like fish, kamaboko, onions, clams, potato, etc. Both are believed to be sanctioned by the late ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Dangojiru - soup made with dumplings along with seaweed, tofu, lotus root, or any number of other vegetables and roots. The Meena Bazaar area of the city has both a Shiva and Krishna temple. Tonjiru - similar to Miso soup, except that pork is added to the ingredients. Dubai is the only emirate that has Hindu temples and a Sikh gurudwara. Shikasashi - sliced deer meat, a rare delicacy in certain parts of Japan. There are foreign minority Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians as well. Rebasashi - usually liver of beef. A vast majority of the locals are Sunnis. Fugu - sliced poisonous pufferfish (sometimes lethal), a uniquely Japanese specialty. Islam is the official religion of all of the emirates. Basashi - sliced horse meat, sometimes called Sakura. The official language is Arabic, but English and Urdu are also widely spoken, along with Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Tagalog. Om-rice (Omu-raisu オムライス) - omelette filled with fried rice, apparently originating from Tokyo. The Federal Government is still formulating laws pertaining to ownership of property and considering issuing residency status to those who own such property. Hayashi Rice - thick beef stew on rice; origin of the name is unknown, but may be "hashed rice". Ownership of lease does not guarantee any form of legal residency status in the UAE. Kare Rice (see also curry) - Introduced from UK in the late 19th century, it became a staple food in Japan. It is, however, illegal to seek employment on this visa. Kamameshi - rice topped with vegetables and chicken or seafood, then baked in an individual-sized pot. The "lease" on these freehold properties was first offered for 99 years but was later changed to permanent ownership. Sekihan - red rice with adzuki beans. There is an increasing number of "freehold" villas and flats on artificial islands such as the Palm Islands. Onigiri - Japanese rice balls. The numerous free trade zones allow for full expatriate ownership. Ochazuke - green tea poured over white rice, often flavored. Nearly all of the commercial establishments are run by expatriates with a silent local partner who merely "rents" the business license for a negotiated annual fee without taking part in any capital investment. Mochi - soft rice cake. A quarter of the population reportedly trace their origins to neighboring Iran.[5] The UAE government does not allow any form of naturalization or permanent residence to expatriates. Chawan mushi - meat (seafood and/or chicken) and vegetables boiled in egg custard. The vast majority of these expatriates come from South Asia and the South East Asia. Shiokara - salty fermented viscera. Dubai is unusual in that its population comprises mainly expatriates, with UAE nationals (Emiratis) constituting the minority. Typically popular in Kanto and less so in Kansai. Dubai Knowledge Village (KV) is an education and training hub is also set up to complement the Free Zone’s other two clusters, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, by providing the facilities to train the clusters' future knowledge workers. Often eaten for breakfast. Dubai Internet City, now combined with Dubai Media City as part of TECOM (Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone Authority) is one such enclave whose members include IT firms such as EMC Corporation, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM, and media organisations such as MBC, CNN, Reuters, ARY and AP. Natto - fermented soybeans, stringy like melted cheese, infamous amongst non-Japanese for its strong smell and slippery texture. The government has set up industry-specific free zones throughout the city. Osechi - traditional food eaten at the New Year. Dubai is also diversifying as a hub for service-based industries such as IT and finance, with the new Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Hiyayakko - cold tofu dish. Today, Dubai is also an important tourist destination, bolstered by its rapidly-expanding airline Emirates, which is headed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, an uncle of the Sheikh. Bento or Obento - combination meal served in a wooden box. Oil reserves in Dubai are less than one-twentieth that of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and hence oil income is a minor contributing factor to the city's prosperity. Agedashi tofu - cubes of deep-fried silken tofu served in hot broth. The city of Dubai has a free trade in gold and till the 90s was the hub of a "brisk smuggling trade" of gold ingots to India, where gold import was restricted (read the novel Dubai by Robin Moore). Okinawa soba - a wheat-flour noodle often served with sōki, steamed pork. Most of the new city's banking and financial centers were headquartered in this area. Somen. Dubai and its twin across the Dubai creek, Deira (independent at that time), became important ports of call for Western manufacturers. Champon - yellow noodles of medium thickness served with a great variety of seafood and vegetable toppings in a hot broth which originated in Nagasaki as a cheap food for students. Dubai maintained its importance as a trade route through the 1970s and 1980s. Udon - thick wheat noodle served with various toppings or in a hot shoyu and dashi broth. In 1973, Dubai joined the other emirates to adopt a single, uniform currency: the UAE dirham. Ramen - thin light yellow noodle served in hot broth with various toppings; of Chinese origin, it is a popular and common item in Japan. On 2 December 1971 Dubai, together with Abu Dhabi, and five other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates after Britain left the Persian Gulf in 1971. Soba - thin brown buckwheat noodles served chilled with various toppings or in hot broth. Oil was discovered 120 kilometres off the coast of Dubai, after which the town granted oil concessions. Nikujaga, a Japanese version of beef stew. After the devaluation of the Gulf Rupee in 1966, Dubai joined the newly independent state of Qatar to set up a new monetary unit, the Qatar/Dubai riyal. Oden. Until the 1930s, the town was known for its pearl exports. Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish, but it has also become very popular in Japan, particularly in the southern island of Kyushu, which is situated closest to South Korea. The town of Dubai was an important port of call for foreign tradesmen (chiefly Indians), who settled in the town. Kimuchinabe - similar to motsunabe, except with a kimuchi base and using thinly sliced pork. The rulers of Dubai fostered trade and commerce, unlike the town's neighbors. Motsunabe - cow intestine, hakusai (bok choi) and various vegetables are cooked in a light soup base. In March 1892 the Trucial States (or Trucial Oman) were created. Shabu-shabu - noodles, vegetables and shrimp or thinly sliced beef boiled in a thin stock and dipped in a soy or sesame sauce before eating. Like four of its neighbours, Abu Dhabi, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain, its position on the route to India made it an important location. Sukiyaki - mixture of noodles, thinly sliced beef, egg and vegetables boiled in a special sauce made of fish broth, soy sauce, sugar and sake. Dubai came under the protection of the United Kingdom (keeping out the Ottoman Turks) by the Exclusive Agreement of 1892. Yakitori - chicken kebabs. In 1835, Dubai and the rest of the Trucial States signed a maritime truce with Britain and a "Perpetual Maritime Truce" about two decades later. Yakisoba - Japanese style fried noodles. An attempt by the Qawasim pirates to take over Dubai was thwarted. Unagi, including kabayaki - grilled and flavored eel. From that point on, Dubai, a newly independent emirate, was constantly at odds with the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Teriyaki - grilled, broiled, or pan-fried meat, fish, chicken or vegetables glazed with a sweetened soy sauce. In 1833, the Al Maktoum dynasty of the Bani Yas tribe left the settlement of Abu Dhabi and took over the town of Dubai, "without resistance". Takoyaki - a spherical, fried dumpling of batter with a piece of octopus inside. On 8 Jan 1820 the then sheikh of Dubai was a signatory to the British sponsored "General Treaty of Peace" (the General Maritime Treaty). Omu-Soba - an omelette with yakisoba as its filling. Earlier in the 18th century the Al Abu Falasa lineage of Bani Yas clan established itself in Dubai which was a dependent of the settlement of Abu Dhabi until 1833. "omelette rice", a fried ketchup-flavored rice sandwiched with a thinly spread beaten egg or covered with a plain egg omelette. There are records of the town of Dubai from 1799. Omu-Raisu - i.e. . Okonomiyaki - pan-fried batter cakes with various savory toppings (see also Okonomiyaki restaurants). A majority of the emirate's revenues are from the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) [4] and now, increasingly, from tourism. Kushiyaki - meat and vegetable kebabs. Dubai is distinct from other members of the UAE in that revenues from oil account for only 6% of its gross domestic product. Hamachi Kama - grilled yellow tail tuna jaw and cheek bone. The town of Hatta is an exclave of the emirate of Dubai and borders Al Wajajah, Oman. Gyoza - Chinese dumplings (potstickers), usually filled with pork and vegetables. The emirate is located on the Persian Gulf, southwest of Sharjah and northeast of Abu Dhabi, and reaches into the interior. Tempuradon - battered, deep fried bite-sized foods. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the federation after Abu Dhabi. Gyūdon - seasoned beef. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was earlier the crown prince of Dubai is one of the Sheikh's younger brothers. Oyakodon - (Parent and Child) Usually chicken and egg but sometimes salmon and salmon roe. The new Ruler who is also the Vice-President and the Prime Minister of the UAE is H.H. Katsudon - deep-fried breaded cutlet of pork (tonkatsudon), chicken (chicken katsudon) or fish (e.g., magurodon). Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was also the Vice-President of the federation of the United Arab Emirates. Tonkatsu - deep-fried breaded cutlet of pork (chicken versions called chicken katsu). The ruler of Dubai was the late H.H. Tempura - battered and deep-fried vegetables, seafood, and meat. Dubai or Dubayy (in Arabic: دبيّ, IPA /ðʊ'bɪ/, generally /dʊ'baɪ/ in English) refers to either. Kushiage - meat deep fried on a skewer. Published: December 4, 2005. Korokke (croquette) - breaded and deep-fried balls of mashed potato with creamy vegetable, seafood, or meat-flavored fillings. FATTAH. Wasabi (and imitation wasabi from horseradish), mustard, red pepper, ginger, shiso (or beefsteak) leaves, sansho, citrus peel, and honeywort (called mitsuba). ^ "Young Iranians Follow Dreams to Dubai." The New York Times, by HASSAN M. Sesame seeds, sesame oil, sesame salt (gomashio), furikake, walnuts or peanuts to dress. Jebel Ali. Negi (welsh onion), onions, garlic, nira (garlic chives), rakkyo (a type of scallion). Mina' Rashid. Kombu, katsuobushi, niboshi. 1949). Shō-yu (Soy sauce), dashi, mirin, sugar, rice vinegar, miso, sake. 4 Jan 2006 - Present Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (b. Fu (wheat gluten). 2006). Katakuri flour, kudzu flour, rice powder, soba flour, wheat flour. 1943 - d. yuzu. 7 Oct 1990 - 4 Jan 2006 Sheikh Maktoum III ibn Rashid Al Maktoum (b. sudachi,. 1990). natsumikan (amanatsu),. 1912 - d. mikan,. Sep 1958 - 7 Oct 1990 Sheikh Rashid II ibn Said Al Maktoum (b. kumquat,. 18 April 1929 - Sep 1958 Sheikh Said II ibn Maktoum (2nd time) (s.a.). kabosu,. 15 April 1929 - 18 April 1929 Sheikh Mani ibn Rashid. iyokan,. 1958). daidai,. 1878 - d. Citrus fruits:
1851 - d. chestnut,. 16 Feb 1906 - Nov 1912 Sheikh Bati ibn Suhayl (b. persimmon,. 1906). Fruits:
18. Tofu (tofu, agedōfu),. 7 April 1894 - 16 Feb 1906 Sheikh Maktoum II ibn Hushur (b. Soy sauce (light, dark, tamari),. 1894). Miso,. 22 Nov 1886 - 7 April 1894 Sheikh Rashid I ibn Maktoum (d. Edamame,. 1886). Bean products:
1852). Noodles (udon, soba, somen, ramen). 9 June 1833 - 1852 Sheikh Maktoum I ibn Bati ibn Suhayl (d. Satsuma-age. - 9 June 1833 Sheikh `Ubayd ibn Said. kamaboko,. ... dried cuttlefish,. that emirate's main city, sometimes called "Dubai City" to distinguish it from the emirate. niboshi,. one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, or. chikuwa,. Processed seafood:
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Sekihan, cooked rice with adzuki - celebration in general. Hamo (a kind of fish) and somen - Gion Festival. Chimaki (steamed sweet rice cake) - Tango no Sekku and Gion Festival. botamochi (sticky rice dumpling with sweet azuki paste) - Spring equinox. Chirashizushi, clear soup of crumbs and amazake - Hinamatsuri. Osechi - New Year. |