Dubai is located on the southern coast of the Arabian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Once a small trading and fishing town, Dubai has transformed dramatically over the past decades through visionary leadership and strategic planning.
- The area of Dubai has been inhabited for thousands of years, originally serving as a fishing and agricultural settlement.
- In the 19th century, the Al Bu Falasah tribe settled in Dubai, and in 1833, Dubai was established under the rule of the Al Maktoum family.
- During the early 20th century, Dubai’s economy depended largely on pearl trading and fishing.
- With the discovery of oil in the 1960s, Dubai entered a period of rapid growth and began diversifying its economy away from oil.
- After the formation of the UAE in 1971, Dubai became a global symbol of progress and innovation.
as of mid‑2025
of the total population
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, UK, USA, China, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan.
Trade, Tourism, Financial Services, Real Estate, Transport
