Dubai's economy has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world with one of the highest per capita income populations worldwide. This results from Dubai having become the major attraction for inbound investments as well as immigration by professionals from all over the developed world. Dubai has attracted many companies to either relocate to one of its free zones or open regional office in the area. The effects of current international financial crisis have dampened investor activity during the past 12 months, but all the fundamental indicators are positively pointing to a progressive recovery, in which Dubai is particularly well positioned to leverage its extensive investment in infrastructure to deliver a quick and sustained growth model which will be substantially driven by continued governmental involvement and a more relaxed participation by the formal financial sector in providing dynamic mortgage options to the greater market. Dubai has become increasingly reliant on tourism and business and is on its way to becoming one of the major tourism, shopping and business hubs worldwide. Dubai is expected to attract 15 million tourists in 2010.More...