Tourism

Dubai in History

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History of Dubai The city can trace its history back to a time, when it took its first steps towards growth, prosperity and trade. But the biggest change came when oil was discovered in its Fateh oil field in 1966. Dubai had already been the principal port on the Gulf coast, and welcomed a range … Read more

The UAE’s rich history

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The UAE’s rich history is rooted in trade and tied to Islam, which came to the region in AD 630. The Emirates’ location between Europe and the Far East attracted merchants from India and China and was prized by Europeans, particularly the Portuguese, Dutch and British. While Europeans sought control of the coasts, inland, the … Read more