...States (Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida), Paris (EuroDisney), and China (Disney Hong Kong and a new resort and park set to open in 2016 in Shanghai). Disney has such a worldwide known brand that expansion into other countries will only help to continue to capitalize on that brand. The tourism industry in Dubai is currently predicted to become one of the fastest evolving markets in the industry. (Government of Dubai) With the expansion coming to the area for tourism it would a smart business move for Disney to open a park in the upcoming Dubai Parks and Resorts complex. This complex is set to open in 2016. The complex will be home to multiple themed experiences, shopping, dining and will have a destination hotel themed to represent the Polynesian atmosphere. (Sahoo) Building a resort and park in this area would be the best way to enter the market. Before entering the market, Dubai as a whole will need to be analyzed on the best way to operate and conduct business in the area, in order for Disney to be successful. The key elements that must be studied are Dubai’s culture, economic environment and political environment. Dubai is considered to be the least strict of the United Arab Emirates. However, Islamic law does play a huge role in the day to day life in the area. The Islam religion...
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...Dubai is a city in the middle-east where culture and history meet to form not only a city, but a new world of amazement. It has evolved tremendously with time. In the mid 1980’s Dubai was nothing but a big empty land looking at the Arabian Gulf. By the mid 1990’s Dubai started evolving into a business capital. It has progressed dramatically over the years starting from scratch and evolving into becoming one of the largest growing cities. The progression that is taking place in Dubai shows the world a new dimension of modern civilization and global growth through the hard work of a culture striving for success. Looking at pictures of Dubai from the year I was born is something unbelievable. The city had few roads and not more than five hotels. Actually at that time Dubai had nothing around the hotels that were there. These hotels were only for the unlucky people that could not find any reservations in hotels at Jabel Ali. Jabel Ali is a small industrial city not too far from Dubai and it was considered up until this day one of the main industrial cities in the Arabian peninsula. Even though Dubai was an empty desert looking at the Arabian Gulf it still had a heavenly view. The view of the brown sandy desert meeting the crystal clear blue water of the ocean was an unbelievable observation for professional photographers. However, since the founding of oil in the Arabian Gulf, a lot of shores have been polluted. As a result, that had a very negative effect on them especially...
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...Globalization on Dubai’s Development The globalization of Dubai marks a new stage in the history of a city founded as a small fishing village. Mr. Colin Taylor’s presentation, “Current Trends in Business Globalization” on Dubai, has explained the impact of globalization on Dubai’s economic development, culture and gender equality. The economic development of Dubai has been impacted by globalization trends in many different ways. The most noticeable way in which Dubai has entered the global economy is through its success in attracting tourism and attention to the city. As Mr. Colin Taylor showed three photos in his presentation, the “Burj Al-Brab” hotel, the only seven-star hotel in the world, has become an international symbol of Dubai. In addition, the “Palm Jumeirah” is an ongoing $1.5 billion project to create the largest man-made island in the Arabian Gulf with exclusive hotels, residences shops and entertainment facilities. This development is shaped like a palm tree, “one of Dubai’s most enduring symbols of life and abundance.” Dubai is now also home to the world’s tallest building, the “Burj Khalifa”, which provides luxury office suites, living suites and restaurants. Another way that globalization has affected Dubai’s economy is through international sports. The city has become increasingly known for its hosting of sporting events that offer large monetary prizes. For example, Dubai’s Nad-al-Sheba Racecourse hosts the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race with a $6...
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...The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Dubai Museum Location and Implication of Visiting Patterns Word Count: 1500 Summary Research was conducted through distributing questionnaires to the visitors of the Dubai museum. The findings illustrated that the advantages of the location showed that it was easy to locate, and is located near the metro station. However, findings have also showed that the parking spaces at the Dubai museum are limited and lanes are more congested making it harder for other vehicles and tour buses to reach the museum. Objectives 1. To identify the advantages and disadvantages of the Dubai museum location. 2. To identify the different implications of visiting patterns. 3. To exhibit the findings from the research taken and recommendations to improve the location of the Dubai museum. Introduction Dubai is known for its huge malls, ideal looking hotel and its gleaming skyscrapers; nonetheless, Bur Dubai maintains its culture and history (TVtrip, Bastakiya, 2013). Dubai museum is one of the most attractable historical monuments in Dubai with the aim of presenting a culture and a traditional way of life in the past. It is located in Al- Fahidi Fort, which is a landmark in the Gulf as well as the United Arab Emirates. Al Fahidi Fort subsisted to protect the city against any incursions; therefore, the Dubai Museum presents several dimensions of the region's ethnicity before oil was found (TVtrip, Bastakiya, 2013). The location...
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...Dubai. A city as diverse as the world itself. On one side, you’d find the Emiratis hailing from the Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Africa, Persia, Iran, etc. and on the other hand you would find Expats from all over the world. There lies a strong mix of Arab and Persian culture in Dubai. Before going into the frequent misconceptions people have about Dubai and other Muslim dominated countries and cities, I would like to give a brief history of how Dubai came to be. In the 1970s, Sheikh Mohammed began the expansion and modernization of Dubai and has been instrumental in turning it into the financial, tourist and global business hub of the Middle East. If you visit Dubai today, it would seem that Dubai was a real-life SimCity, a fantastical metropolis that had magically appeared in the desert. With an eye on growth and globalization, Dubai turned out to be one of the fastest developing cities in the world in terms of both business and infrastructure. Money was pouring in from all sources, including the few oil reserves owned by the UAE. Such a radical growth led to the infusion of various western elements into the Dubai lifestyle. Sprawling malls, massive hotels and resorts, and iconic architecture. However, there still remains a basic misconception of the culture and traditions followed by the locals. Some of them are, Misconception: All Arabs are Muslims, and all Muslims are Arab. Truth: Arabs are a religiously diverse group – there are a significant numbers of Arab Christians...
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...Manchester Business School Middle East Centre Dubai Knowledge Village Block 2B – Offices F15-17 &F19 PO Box 502907 Dubai United Arab Emirates tel +971 (0) 4 446 8664 fax +971 (0) 4 446 8665 middleeast@mbs-worldwide.ae www.mbs.ac.uk/dubai WELCOME TO DUBAI CENTRE WORKSHOP GUIDE April 2016 Workshops Manchester Business School Middle East Centre Dubai Knowledge Village Block 2B – Offices F15-17 &F19 PO Box 502907 Dubai United Arab Emirates tel +971 (0) 4 446 8664 fax +971 (0) 4 446 8665 middleeast@mbs-worldwide.ae www.mbs.ac.uk/dubai Workshop Timetable and Venue The Dubai workshops is being held at 2 workshop venues Dubai World Trade Centre - DWTC (First Floor- Al Ain Meeting Rooms, above halls 3 and 4) Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre – DKV (Block 1, First Floor) Please do take note of your workshop venue for the module / workshop session. Manchester Business School Middle East Centre Dubai Knowledge Village Block 2B – Offices F15-17 &F19 PO Box 502907 Dubai United Arab Emirates tel +971 (0) 4 446 8664 fax +971 (0) 4 446 8665 middleeast@mbs-worldwide.ae www.mbs.ac.uk/dubai Visa Applications Some nationalities are given a visa on arrival in the UAE. Regulations do change from time to time and whilst we do endeavor to keep up to date with these notes, please do not rely upon them for complete accuracy. You should also check with your airline and regional UAE embassy or consulate. Please click on the links for...
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...POLITICAL * Law * The Dubai is mindful of its commitment to its neighbor’s and the international community with regard to regional peace, stability and security. To achieve these goals, it has purposefully promoted bridges, partnerships and dialogue, and has emphasized moderation, tolerance and respect for all peoples and religions. * Dubai efforts to promote a culture of moderation and non-violence, opposing extremism in all its forms. Dubai had proven that they have a very low crime rate which is a major boost for property investor. * Foreign Policy * Dubai participated with the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) also the World Trade Organizations (WTO). * This participation will strengthen the relationships among members of OIC and WTO in terms of trading business. Just like the relationships between Malaysia and Dubai makes the trading between these two country become more successful ECONOMY * Customs Zones * The government has set up industry-specific free zones throughout the city in order to attract foreign business and thus has been Dubai’s greatest economic achievement. * The UAE market accessibility to international markets, and the growing purchasing power have all contributed to the increase in the imports volume while the distinctive higher quality of UAE product together with the support to the national industry and facilities given to exporters have played a prominent role in increasing exports and opening new...
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...day needed to enjoy the attractions of the park, including the food. Staying overnight was out of the question for many because prices ranged from $110 to $380 a night, and $340 to $380 a night at better hotels. Other factors that contributed to poor performance were unforeseen transatlantic airfare wars and currency movements, causing visitors to go to Disney World Orlando for vacation. EuroDisney successfully alienated many European visitors with its iconic American feel at EuroDisney. Many Europeans were put off by the Disney characters which they felt reflected only traditional American Disney characters, not European characters. Disney management’s conviction that it knew best what Europeans liked proved insensitive to the local culture. 2. To what degree do you consider that these factors were (a) foreseeable and (b) controllable by EuroDisney, Hong Kong Disney, or the parent company, Disney? The reluctance of visitors to stopover at EuroDisney due to high prices of the theme park and nearby hotels could not be foreseeable, but surely controllable in some aspects. EuroDisney could not control the high prices of nearby hotels unless the hotels were under the Disney name, but they could certainly have lowered the prices of admission and attractions. Since transatlantic airfare wars and currency movements were unforeseen, these issues were neither foreseeable nor controllable. EuroDisney...
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...* CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: CASE STUDY 25 – DUBAI THE JEWEL IN THE DESERT MING CHANG FEI FANG EMMA HAN ALIREZA PAYKAZADI EMILEE RICE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: CASE STUDY 25 – DUBAI THE JEWEL IN THE DESERT MING CHANG FEI FANG EMMA HAN ALIREZA PAYKAZADI EMILEE RICE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Key Issues 4 3 General Environmental Analysis 5 3.1 Tourism 6 3.2 Business in Dubai 8 4 SWOT Analysis 10 4.1 Strengths 10 4.2 Weakness 12 4.3 Opportunity 13 4.4 Threat 14 5 TOWS Analysis 14 7 Recommendation 17 8 Conclusion 18 9 Update to Present 18 * * Introduction Dubai is a small nation that “thinks big and sells dreams”. As an emirate that is known very little for the oil that it produces, it has made a name for itself by providing the best tourist location for anyone looking for the perfect weather, extravagant amenities, jaw dropping architecture, high-end fashion and entertainment unlike any other place in the world. Dubai’s leaders, the Maktoum family, knew oil was a temporary resource that would eventually run out. The family wanted other revenue sources to be made from other places and the prince had a vision that has made Dubai the Jewel in the Desert (Temporal, 2006). Dubai joined six other states to form what is known as the Federation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971. Many have wondered, the likelihood for such a small nation to grow so quickly...
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...Disney’s poor performance during its first year? The biggest factors that contributed to EuroDisney’s poor performance during its first year of operation were: a poor understanding of the marketplace, the cultural differences between the two countries, and the different approaches to business and life. One major factor was the ethnocentrism, or the viewing of a foreign culture through the lens of your own culture, displayed by American leaders offset by French national insecurities. But, the problems spanned beyond arrogant leadership. Disney assumed people would travel from all over the Europe to visit the park, but really did not cater to the diversity of the guests. Even though the countries are united as the European Union, they are distinct and sovereign culturally. Put simply, EuroDisney was marketed poorly. Disney built, promoted, and communicated EuroDisney as a piece of America in Europe. Cultural differences were neglected. In the case, we see that Fresh culture also has its own cartoon characters such as Asterix, who has a theme park not far from EuroDisney. Furthermore, Disney banned alcohol in a culture that has a deep appreciation for wine. Disney failed to understand French national character, their insecurities over cultural invasion, and their deep commitment to maintaining their identity. Hong Kong Disney faces cultural problems as well, but in a different way. Many Chinese people were not familiar with Disney characters prior to the entrance of Hong Kong Disney...
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...United Arab Emirates and Economics Institution United Arab Emirates and Economics Introduction The United Arab Emirates is a capitalist country which gives the private investors an opportunity to manage, and maintain commercial and industrial sectors in order to ensure growth and development. The economy has one of the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita worldwide. Thus, this allows many people from different parts of the world entering and investing in the economy and also gives them the opportunity to leave whenever they feel like without engaging in various formalities. The country can also be viewed as one that has a liberal market philosophy and which comprises small amounts of corruption in most of the public sectors. Capitalism refers to a system of raising, spending and conserving a given set of monetary value in a given market. Under this economic system, there are three key markets that are the money or financial market, the labor market and the product market. Labor providers are paid wages and salaries depending on the nature of employment. They make products that are sold by the firms, companies and corporations to the consumers. Money market is involved in both the supply and demand for money. Money supply is mostly undertaken by the central banks of various countries while demand is determined by the speculative transaction and precautionary motives respectively. The money market operates...
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...their amazing culture and their different lifestyle. Their amazing cuisines and their way of treating people and they country I am trying to say is-Dubai. This is the place, which has mesmerised me with its huge skyscraper and its indefinable luxuries. This is the country, which has developed the most in the past decade. Dubai is the land, which has engraved itself with immense wealth, and this is one of the reasons why I have chosen it as my dream holiday. To start off it is a country, which offers all the luxuries of the world in your fingertips. The beauty of the dazzling blue and peaceful white sky is dimmed with the stunning huge skyscrapers. Dubai is known for its glamour and luxuries and this is what I am here for. The place that I would like to start visiting is the world's tallest hotel-"Burj Al Arab"-the one and only seven star hotel in the world also known for having the tallest atrium in the world. Well when I said I would like to visit the hotel you all would have thought of me going and staying over there, well that's almost impossible for an average person because to stay for one night is almost $25,000 and now if you thought of just having a preview of the hotel that is impossible too because its approx. $5000.Well I might stand outside and watch the gigantic man made structure with fascination. Dubai is an astonishing country and what makes it stand out from the rest is it unique culture and its amazing warm-hearted people. What make Dubai my Dream Holiday...
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...College Of Business Administration Comparative Analysis of University of Dubai and Abu Dhabi University “Education Sector” Table of Content I. Current Situation……………………………………………………………………………3 II. Corporate Governance………………………………………………………………………4 III. External Environment………………………………………………………………………4 IV. Internal Environment………………………………………………………………………6 V. Analysis of Strategic Factors (SWOT)……………………………………………………7 VI. Strategic Alternatives and Recommended Strategy………………………………………7 VII. Implementation, Evaluation and Control…………………………………………………7 VIII. References……………………………………………………………………………………7 IX. Appendix A…………………………………………………………………………………8 X. Appendix B…………………………………………………………………………………14 Strategic Audit of Abu Dhabi University & University of Dubai I. Current Situation: |Strategic Posture | |University of Dubai |Abu Dhabi University | |Vision: University of Dubai is working with a vision of being a leading |Vision: To provide high quality in education, apply and use research | |University across UAE offering the higher education in the American system|tools for economic development and gain international accreditation | |with internationally accredited degree programs on the platform of quality|plus to be the best in UAE...
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...Society today encompasses a multitude of various human communicative processes in which individuals deduce meaning from. Contrary to previous belief, communication is now seen as a means of self-development and establishment of individual and group identity in the seemingly ephemeral nature of communication trends. Semiotics and visual representation mediates our social worlds as we accord them high authority in the transmission of information and creation of meaningful experience. Similarly, intercultural communication provides shared understandings of the world and is a significant influence on individual and cultural identity formation. Through cross-cultural communication analysis, one can learn of how cultural and social interaction can shape a person’s micro and macro worlds through communicative processes. The study of semiotics has shed light on the nature in which individuals deduce meanings from mass media texts or visual signs. ‘Social and cultural life is invested with meaning and value by regular symbolic representations’ (Coupland & Gwyn 2003, p. 1). In a world increasingly dominated by visual signs, we find ourselves looking to these to construct meanings (Hall 1997). Through the study of semiotics and the notion of sign systems, I gained an understanding of the authority that people accord to visual representations that enables them to shape the mediated world and influence patterns of socialisation. Looking at the world from my own experience as a communicator...
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...where the corporate headquarters of the construction firm is. The Brazilians are fun loving people no matter what part of the country you visit. In Rio de Janeiro, were the Skyscraper is to be located, it is particularly true. To this culture, life is a party. In greeting it is common to receive a hand shake and a kiss on the cheek. An important part of this is that a woman shaking a man’s hand – she offers her hand first, in no way is the man to offer a hand shake to the woman. The primary language of the land is Portuguese, although some regions of the country also speak Spanish. Portuguese is one of the most difficult languages in the world, it is important to have a translator present when in that country. A translator form Brazil is preferred but not mandated. Greetings in Brazil are informal and meetings there are also. Personal meetings are a must when doing business with Brazil as the people do not like to do business only in an electronic nature. That is not to say once the meet and great is done, they will not maintain the future communications that way. Major decisions however, need to be done in a face to face meeting. That country gives a peaceful and pleasant experience with no racism as it is greatly integrated with centuries of culture. This may be why the corporation has chosen to build the world tallest skyscraper there. China The Chinese take great pride in their day to day lives, living by Confucianism, a way of life taught by Confucius. They are humble yet...
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