About Dubai
Welcome to Dubai - where anything is possible.
Once a small fishing village in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is today one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, the city is home to more than 200 nationalities and offers an unforgettable experience to all visitors. Whether it is by the banks of the Creek, or at the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, Dubai lives and breathes a sense of possibility and innovation. And with an unparalleled coastline, beautiful desert and magnificent cityscapes, memories are just waiting to be made here.
A Brief History Of Dubai
2021
The UAE is gearing up to celebrate the 50th year of the union and host expo 2020 from october 1 2021 to 31 march 2022
2010
The Burj Khalifa becomes the tallest building in the world, soaring 828m high and welcoming thousands of visitors each year.
2006
His highness sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes the ruler of Dubai, as well as the vice president and prime minister of the UAE
2003
The city plays host to the annual meeting of the World bank and the International monetary fund(IMF) and is recognized as a global financial hub
1990
His highness Sheikh Maktoum bin rashid al maktoum becomes the ruler of dubai
1985
Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates is launched. The airline carries more than 50 million passengers per year with cabin crew from 130+ countries.
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1979
Dubai world trade centre, the city's first skyscraper opens. Formerly known as sheikh rashid tower, the 38-storey building remains an icon on the city skyline.
1971
Dubai and other emirates sign a deal to form the United Arab Emirates(UAE) on December 2 1971. This date is marked each year as the UAE's National Day
1966
Oil is discovered in Dubai, attracting foreign trade and stimulating the economy, which over several decades diversified with shipping, finance and tourism.
1958
His Highness sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Makhtoum becomes the ruler of Dubai. He leads the emirates for 32 years and develops a major hub for international trade.
1912
Dubai's first school, Al Ahmadiya is built in deira. The original building in Al ras remains open as a museum, showcasing what life was like more than a century ago.
1892
Pearling and maritime business begins to flourish, Traders from across the world arrive in dubai to benefit from incredible deals and rates.
1833
The Al-Maktoum tribe establishes the fishing settlement in Dubai, continuing to rule Dubai ever since