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Dubai: UAE leaders on Tuesday expressed confidence in Dubai's future plans and projects, which boost national economy and reflects the country's sustainable development process.

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan also praised the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which complements the strategy of the UAE leadership and government, WAM reported.

The statement was made after a tour by the President, accompanied by the Vice-President and General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in Dubai during which he visited the city's landmarks and was briefed on its development projects.

Shaikh Mohammad had welcomed the President upon his arrival in Jebel Ali before embarking on the tour, which started at the Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence, where Shaikh Khalifa visited residential and recreational amenities, before visiting the Palm Jumeirah.

The leaders then headed to the Union House, the site of the signing of the founding document of the UAE Federation.

At the final stop, the President visited Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower, where he saw developments including residential and commercial buildings, a world-class shopping centre, man-made lakes, hotels and recreational amenities, which reflect the social and cultural diversity of the UAE society.

The two leaders then held talks at the Zabeel Palace on a host of issues related to national development.Shaikh Khalifa was briefed by Shaikh Mohammad on Dubai's future plans and projects, WAM said.

"Shaikh Mohammad's vision is an inseparable part of the government's comprehensive strategy, and we, as leaders, seek through its components to improve the living conditions of UAE citizens, upgrade education standards and provide all means of stability and strength to our country and citizens," the President said.

"We all should be proud of this success as well as all other achievements of this great nation and its genuine Arab heritage, culture and values."

He also said the development projects under way in every emirate were complementing each other and boosting national economy and the UAE's regional and international status.