Dubai history

The Making of the Burj Al Arab: A First-Person Journey

The Making of the Burj Al Arab: A First-Person Journey

When I first learned about the making of the Burj Al Arab: a first-person journey, I was both excited and dubious. The idea of erecting a hotel on a man-made island 280 meters off the coast of Dubai and designing it to resemble a billowing sail seemed more like something out of futuristic fiction than a practical building endeavor. But this wasn't just any project—it was Dubai's audacious...

The Journey of Dubai: From Oil-Based Economy to Global Recognition – How the Impossible Became Possible by Sheikh Rashid

The Journey of Dubai: From Oil-Based Economy to Global Recognition – How the Impossible Became Possible by Sheikh Rashid

The Journey of Dubai: From Oil-Based Economy to Global Recognition – How the Impossible Became Possible by Sheikh Rashid" began in a bygone era when Dubai was merely a quaint little fishing community. It is difficult to believe that pearl diving and fishing were the main sources of income in the formerly vibrant metropolis of today, with its recognizable skyscrapers and thriving economy. But this change...

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