More than 90 pre cent of Dubai`s Gross Domestic Product comes from non-oil sources. The five-star Burj Al Arab hotel claims to be the best in the world. The Palm islands, built from reclaimed land, are visible from space.
Things to do
Shopping, desert off-roading, golf
Ralf Schumacher
“If I am heading far afield I`m a big fan of Dubai. People imagine that it`s always scorching hot in that part of the Middle East, but Dubai actually has a very pleasant climate outside of the very hot summer months. Contrary to some reports, I don`t own a place there – but I do like to visit because the hotel are great and the hospitality is excellent.
“During the winter months, I love to spend time in ski resort of St. Johann, near Kitzbühel in the Tirol region of Austria. It`s about an hour`s drive from my house. I tend to go with friends and family to do some skiing and things like that, and I find it a very relaxing place to be when we`re outside the Formula 1 season.”