The story of Dubai is a fascinating story about how this small bay city turned into a cosmopolitan metropolis and a global financial center. However, one of the most impressive aspects of this evolution is the transformation of its landscape – from the endless desert dunes to the magnificent real estate and skyscrapers that adorn the city today.
Pioneers in the Desert
Once upon a time, in the early 19th century, Dubai was a small fishing village on the Persian Gulf coast. Residents were engaged in fishing and transporting goods across the bay. However, their lives began to change with the appearance of the first oil wells in the region. Oil production and export became engines of economic growth, and Dubai began to develop.
Discovery of the first oil fields
The 1950s and 1960s were a time of rapid development …
