Dubai Exposed: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About the Oasis City
From Desert to Global City in 50 Years
In just 50 years, Dubai has transformed from a small fishing village in the middle of a massive desert into a bustling urban center. The city, established in the 18th century, was home to a few hundred people at most and had few growth opportunities.
However, the discovery of oil off the coast changed everything. The emirate became a prosperous metropolis almost overnight as businesspeople rushed there. The Gulf War slowed the city’s progress, but it eventually recovered and grew into the vibrant city that Dubai is today.
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