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What On Earth Is A Dubai?
Dubai used to be little more than dunes at the foot of the barren Hajar Mountains and a small fishing village with a few residents eking out a living in the harsh desert. Today it is a thriving metropolis filled with the finest hotels and entertainment, state of the art infrastructures and beautiful beaches framed by a warm ocean.Perhaps the most fantastic accomplishment of Dubai is the Palm Islands, man-made islands that attract millions of tourists each year to Dubai. What was once a wasteland has become the finest oasis of comfort, education, innovation and entertainment in the civilized world. Tall buildings soar into a azure sky, galleries filled with fine art and priceless treasures are scattered throughout the city like priceless gems and the streets are lined with five star restaurants as well as more humble family eateries.
From nomadic tents to exotic resorts, barren sand to pristine ocean beaches, Dubai has transformed itself like no other city has ever done before. The ingenuity and vision shown by the people of the United Arab Emirates in building this fantastic marvel is nothing short of determined genius.
A Short History Of Dubai
The future of that modern miracle known as Dubai is inexorably tied to its past as the city itself predates formation of the United Arab Emirates by more than 150 years. The first recorded mention of Dubai was in the Book of Geography published in 1095 by the geographer Abu Abdullah al-Bakri. No real city existed but the area referred to as Dubai was well known for its pearling industry as early as the 16th century. Dubai City was founded early in the 19th century by the House of Al-Falasi.
The location of Dubai City made it a natural regional trading center which when combined with the pearling and fishing industry turned this place into a beehive of activity during the first couple decades of the 20th Century. World War 1, increased use of artificial pearls and the Great Worldwide Depression put an end to this prosperity, but all was not lost. With true Arab determination and resourcefulness Dubai managed to establish electrical service, an airport and telephone service in the 1950’s which brought the city into the modern era and attracted immigrants from the world over. It seems history was repeating itself as all those improvements brought a flood of commerce and started the city on the path to becoming a modern metropolis and business center. Dubai City was now set to leave its past behind and forge ahead into the future.
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Dubai News Headlines
| gulfnews.com | Dubai Police crack murder committed in 2007 gulfnews.com Picture used for illustrative purposes only Dubai: The Dubai Police have cracked a murder committed in 2007 thanks to a tip-off from a source based overseas. Based on the new information, the police formed a team to investigate the case leading to the ... 3 nabbed over 2007 murder of friend Three arrested over murder 5 years ago |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 11:31 am
| SkySports | Low Scores in Dubai: A Fan's Take Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network 1 hour, 40 minutes ago The European Tour had another exciting opening day at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Seasoned veterans and new faces both showed promise during the first round. The course has yielded very low scores and the ... Daly sights on a Dubai return |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 10:47 am
| The National | Dubai Desert Classic is not competing with Abu Dhabi The National DUBAI // Organisers of this week's Dubai Desert Classic are confident the tournament's 23-year history means its position as the Middle East's premier European Tour event is safe. The Classic, which starts tomorrow at Emirates Golf Club, was the Tour's ... 'Omega Dubai Desert Classic' Highlights Rise in UAE Golf Popularity Mud balls wreak havoc for Siem Siem and Wall set early Dubai pace |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 8:52 am
| The National | JW Marriott hotel in Dubai to become the world's tallest The National The world's tallest hotel is expected to open on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai at the end of the year, taking the title away from another towering property in the emirate. The Dh1.8 billion (US$490 million) JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, with 1608 rooms, ... JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set to be World's Tallest Hotel and Landmark of ... JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Cheduled to Open in Q4 2012 World's tallest hotel to open in Dubai by Q4 2012 |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 8:51 am
| The National | Top Dubai schools told to give priority to Emirati pupils The National DUBAI //The best private schools should be forced to enrol Emiratis before pupils of any other nationality, the emirate's education chief said yesterday. More than 58 per cent of Emirati pupils in Dubai study at private schools, but most are enrolled ... Emirati students must be given priority in school Higher fees don't always ensure better education — report |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 8:51 am
| BBC Sport | Rafael Cabrera-Bello leads at Dubai ESPN AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Rafael Cabrera-Bello made nine birdies in his first 11 holes to finish at 9-under 63 Thursday for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic. US Open champion Rory McIlroy was three shots back, ... Cabrera-Bello shoots 63 in Dubai; McIlroy 3 back Cabrera-Bello leads in Dubai; McIlroy finds range, trails by three Cabrera-Bello makes scorching start to lead Dubai Classic |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 8:16 am
MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai, Egypt at 5-month highs on property, telecom Reuters By David French and Patrick Werr | DUBAI/CAIRO Feb 9 (Reuters) - Dubai's index climbed to a five-month high on Thursday as real estate-linked stocks helped extend a rally that started in late January, and Egypt's bourse hit a similar level, ... |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 7:52 am
Omega Dubai Desert Classic;update Olazab FOXSports.com Olazabal caught up with Lawrie on Tuesday ahead of this week s Omega Dubai Desert Classic to congratulate him on his success in Doha. Paul s looking really good and while I was congratulating him, I just said to keep up the good work and maybe we would ... |
Posted on 9 February 2012 | 2:37 am
| CBC.ca | Rock looks for second consecutive win in Dubai Gadsden Times (Kamran Jebreili | Associated Press) By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — After beating Tiger Woods at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, rising star Robert Rock says he no longer fears playing against the big names. Tiger Woods back on track after 'biggest blunder in world', admits Fred Couples On the Tube |
Posted on 8 February 2012 | 10:18 pm
| Telegraph.co.uk | Rock confident heading into Dubai after win Fox News Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – After beating Tiger Woods at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, rising star Robert Rock says he no longer fears playing against the big names. Good thing. Debunking myths about Dubai Maturing McIlroy ready to play percentage game Rock looking for second straight win in Dubai |
Posted on 8 February 2012 | 7:12 am
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