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Dubai's location at the cross-roads of Europe, Asia and Africa makes for easy accessibility. London is seven hours away, Frankfurt six, Hong Kong eight and Nairobi four.

Most European capitals and other major cities have direct flights to Dubai, many with a choice of operator.

More than 80 airlines take advantage of Dubai's open skies policy, and operate to and from Dubai International Airport to more than 130 destinations, making it one of the world's busiest.

Dubai is the home base of Emirates, the award-winning international airline of the UAE, which operates scheduled services to more than 45 destinations.

A $540 million expansion programme is currently under way to offer passengers a state-of-the-art terminal in the year 2000.

Dubai International Airport has comprehensive facilities for people with physical disabilities.