Geography of Dubai
Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf, in the northeast of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is the second largest emirate with an urban area of 3885 sq km and the city is roughly 35 sq km. However it will expand to twice that size with the addition of the man-made islands; the Waterfront, the three Palms, the World, the Universe, Dubailand, as well as the construction in the desert. 
Climate
Dubai has a hot arid climate. The highest recorded temperature in Dubai is 47.3 °C (117.1 °F), and the lowest recorded temperature is 7 °C (45 °F). Rainfall is generally light, with a mean of about 150 millimetres (6 in) per year; precipitation is usually centered around the months of January, February and March. However, heavy rain is not uncommon in Dubai as the month of February 1988 saw a record of 150.2 mm of rain falling in just 24 hours. The mean humidity in Dubai is approximately 60% and is higher during the cooler winter months.
Population
Dubai is unusual in that the majority of its population of 1.37 million is comprised of expatriates. The vast majority are low income workers from the Indian subcontinent and the Philippines, although there are a significant number of professionals from Europe and Australasia. 78% are male and 22% female. Population growth is currently around 6% and increasing, making the city one of the fastest growing urban areas in the world.
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