Dubai
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the country's seven emirates. Founded in the 1800s as a fishing village, Dubai has emerged as a major center for regional and international trade since the early 20th century and early 21st centuries with a focus on tourism and luxury. It has the second-most five-star hotels in the world and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, which is 828 metres (2,717 ft) tall. In the eastern Arabian Peninsula, on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it is a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub.
Some of the key events about Dubai
- 1833The Al Maktoum family established Dubai as a small fishing village
- 1894Dubai was granted tax-exempt status, attracting foreign traders
- 1966Oil was discovered in Dubai, leading to rapid economic growth
- 1966A major fire destroyed much of Dubai's old souq (market), devastating the local economy
- 1971Dubai joined the United Arab Emirates as one of its seven emirates
- 1979The Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made harbor, opened
- 1985Emirates Airlines was established, becoming a major global carrier
- 1990The Gulf War negatively impacted Dubai's economy and trade
- 1999The Burj Al Arab, an iconic luxury hotel, opened its doors
- 2006Widespread labor strikes occurred due to poor working conditions and low wages for construction workers
- 2008The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, began operations
- 2008The global financial crisis severely affected Dubai's real estate market and economy
- 2009Dubai World, a government-owned investment company, requested a debt standstill, shocking global markets
- 2010The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, was inaugurated
- 2010The Burj Khalifa's elevator malfunctioned, trapping passengers for 45 minutes
- 2012A major fire broke out in the Tamweel Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, displacing hundreds of residents
- 2015A massive fire engulfed the Address Downtown Dubai hotel on New Year's Eve
- 2016An Emirates airline flight crash-landed and caught fire at Dubai International Airport
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Dubai's tourism and hospitality sectors
- 2021Dubai hosted the World Expo, showcasing innovation and sustainability
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