Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. The emirate’s Western-style model of business drives its economy, with the main revenues coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. According to the 2009 census, the population of the emirate is 1,771,000, made up of 1,370,000 men and 401,000 women.