Physical Regions:
This is a topographic map of the United
States Emirates, which was created on July 8th of 2011.
- Sadalmelik. (2011, July 8). United Arab Emirates Topography. Retrieved February 12, 2015, from
Wikimedia Commons website: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:United_Arab_Emirates_Topography.png
This is a topographic map of the United
States Emirates, which was created on July 8th of 2011.
- Sadalmelik. (2011, July 8). United Arab Emirates Topography. Retrieved February 12, 2015, from
Wikimedia Commons website: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:United_Arab_Emirates_Topography.png
This map shows the Environmental Atlas of the Vegetation of United Arab Emirates. You can see on this map the distribution of eleven different vegetation communities in the Emirate.
-Environmental Atlas. (2011). Retrieved February 12, 2015, from AGEDI website:
https://www.environmentalatlas.ae/cartography/geographicInheritance/vegetationCommunitiesOfAbuDhabi
-Environmental Atlas. (2011). Retrieved February 12, 2015, from AGEDI website:
https://www.environmentalatlas.ae/cartography/geographicInheritance/vegetationCommunitiesOfAbuDhabi
Cultural Region:
-This is a Political Map of the United Arab Emirates.
You can see on this map made by the Nations Online Project where each city stands politically.
This shows the United Arab Emirates as a whole but also the surrounding countries with international boarders, emirate capital, the national capital, and the emirate boundraies.
- Nations Online, O. W. (1998-2015). Political Map of the United Arab Emirates.
Retrieved February 12, 2015, from Nations Online website: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/united_arab_emirates_map.htm
-This is a Political Map of the United Arab Emirates.
You can see on this map made by the Nations Online Project where each city stands politically.
This shows the United Arab Emirates as a whole but also the surrounding countries with international boarders, emirate capital, the national capital, and the emirate boundraies.
- Nations Online, O. W. (1998-2015). Political Map of the United Arab Emirates.
Retrieved February 12, 2015, from Nations Online website: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/united_arab_emirates_map.htm
Physical Feature:
1. Hajar Mountains of Dubai: These mountains are the highest mountain
range in the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
-Al Hajar Mountains. (2015, January 7). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Wikipedia website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hajar_Mountains
1. Hajar Mountains of Dubai: These mountains are the highest mountain
range in the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
-Al Hajar Mountains. (2015, January 7). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Wikipedia website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hajar_Mountains
2/3. Mamzer Beach Park, and Russian Beach: Mamzer beach(right) is one of the most desirable beaches to visit in Dubai. It has 5 beaches in coves around the coast of the park and is very popular with residents and tourists. Russian Beach (left) got its name originally from where the Russian and Eastern Europeans always used to hang out.
- Dubai's top 10 beaches and hidden treasures. (2001). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Expat women website: http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_discover_dubai_dubai_top_10_beaches_8463.aspx
- Dubai's top 10 beaches and hidden treasures. (2001). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Expat women website: http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_discover_dubai_dubai_top_10_beaches_8463.aspx
4. Kite Beach: This beach in Dubai is consisted of all the Kite surfers, it is always willed with many kites and is fun to go watch people kite surf.
- Webb, M. (2015). Dubai: 10 Things to Do. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Time website: http://content.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1849667_1849594_1849305,00.html |
5. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo: This attraction is the biggest suspended aquarium with 3 levels and is home to over 140 different species.
- 10 best animal attractions. (2015). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Time Out Dubai website:
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/kids/features/41160-10-best-animal-attractions-in-the-uae#.VNlErlq49FI
- 10 best animal attractions. (2015). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Time Out Dubai website:
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/kids/features/41160-10-best-animal-attractions-in-the-uae#.VNlErlq49FI
Human Feature:
1. Palm Jumeriah: A project like this is incredible, its an artificial collection of islands constructed in the Persian Gulf to resemble a palm tree.
- Briney, A. (2015). Geography of Dubai. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from about education website: http://geography.about.com/od/unitedarabemiratesmaps/a/dubai-geography.htm
1. Palm Jumeriah: A project like this is incredible, its an artificial collection of islands constructed in the Persian Gulf to resemble a palm tree.
- Briney, A. (2015). Geography of Dubai. Retrieved February 9, 2015, from about education website: http://geography.about.com/od/unitedarabemiratesmaps/a/dubai-geography.htm
2. Al Fahidi Fort: This is the oldest surveying structure in Bur Dubai. This was built between 1787 and 1799 to guard the landward approach to the town. Since 1971 it has acted as the fort that houses the Dubai Museum.
- Bur Dubai. (2015). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Insight Guides website:
http://www.insightguides.com/destinations/africa-middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai/city-areas/bur-dubai#bastakia
- Bur Dubai. (2015). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Insight Guides website:
http://www.insightguides.com/destinations/africa-middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai/city-areas/bur-dubai#bastakia
3/4. Heritage and Diving Villages: The Heritage Village (right) serves as a main focus for cultural activities including music and dance on holidays. Also during the annual Dubai Shopping Festival in January, Although sometimes the village can be quiet, it offers a glimpse of what life was like in the Emirates in the days before oil. The Diving Villages (left) presents a variation on the heritage theme. It displays and demonstrations about pearl diving and then manufacture of fishing nets and traditional boats, which were made of palm fronds and woods.
- Bur Dubai. (2015). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Insight Guides website:
http://www.insightguides.com/destinations/africa-middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai/city-areas/bur-dubai#bastakia
- Bur Dubai. (2015). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from Insight Guides website:
http://www.insightguides.com/destinations/africa-middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai/city-areas/bur-dubai#bastakia