Dubai is a large city with skyscrapers, luxury restaurants and international tourists; But the city was not like this in the past. Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, has been the only small village in the desert and fishing in the past decades. Historical images show that the city has witnessed significant changes in a short time. The camels were moving along the way when we now know that route as the busy highway of Sheikh Zayed. Dubai Airport, which once had the only dirt gang, is today one of the world’s most exciting airports. (Timeoutdubai)
Dubai City
The historical image below shows the areas of “Bur Dubai”, “Deira” and “Shindagha” in the year 8; When the city was used for fishing and oil was not discovered. Dubai’s development and industrialization began from these three areas. Sheikh Hamdan, with about 5 million followers, posted an old photo of Dubai on his Instagram, and that photo has attracted many people.
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Caliph’s Tower; The tallest skyscraper in the world
Burj Khalifa symbolizes the development of Dubai and the local government’s efforts to move away from the oil -based economy and turn the city into an international tourism destination. The tower, the tallest building in the world, was put into operation in the year 6 and was named Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Khalifa Tower today is a multifunctional building including residential apartments, offices, health centers, halls and platforms.
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Al -Arab Tower; The world’s most luxurious hotel symbol
Burj Al Arab is located on an artificial island. Construction of the tower began in the year 9 and lasted for five years. After the inauguration of the Al -Arab Tower, a reporter was so impressed with the design of the hotel that it called it a seven -star hotel; But the hotel owners have always introduced it as five stars. Nowadays Al -Arab is not only popular, but is one of the symbols of Dubai because of its unique design and size.
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The clock tower of late; Dubai’s historical symbol
Deira Clocktower was built between the ages of 1 and 2 with limited sources such as coastal sand and was therefore reconstructed several times. The clock tower has retained its shape and structure over time; But the surrounding areas have expanded over the years. It was announced on May 5 that the symbolic building will be rebuilt as part of the Dubai Urban Comprehensive Plan of the year, adding green space, lighting and so on.
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Dubai’s The city’s historic blue route
Dubai Creek is one of the oldest remaining parts of the city. The Khor waterway divides the city into two parts by Dubai and Deira and has played an important role in the economic development of the city. Many people also find the main reason for the original formation of the city to be the existence of Dubai. Today, Dubai Khor is a busy region with continuous development in the field of retail, cultural and residential.
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Dubai Airport; The city gate of the city
Dubai International Airport has connected the UAE to the world for the past 5 years. At that time, four airlines were flying from the airport to four different destinations in the world, and the airport has grown significantly since then. Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world today. The airport transported more than 5 million passengers in the year 9 and is now the largest air transport center in the Middle East.
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Jumeira’s palm; Luxury artificial island in Dubai
Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island similar to the palm tree that began building in the year 6 and is now one of the symbols of Dubai. The branches of the island are made of 2 million cubic meters of sand and seven million tons of rock. Today, Jumeirah’s palm hosts many luxury hotels in the city, such as One & Only the Palm. The island is one of the busiest areas of Dubai.
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Sheikh Zayed Road; Dubai’s main king
Sheikh Zayed Road is a prominent example of Dubai’s changes in recent years and clearly shows the evolution of road and traffic infrastructure. Once the camels were crossing the road; But now this route is Dubai’s most productive highway. By crossing this path and looking at modern skyscrapers and buildings, you will find the greatness of the city. Camels on this road are not safe today and this is no longer done.
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Dubai World Trade Center; The symbol of modern economics and trade
The World Trade Center is the first tallest building in Dubai to become part of the United Arab Emirates program to become the World Business Center. For more than four decades, it is one of the largest places in the city with an atmosphere of more than 1.5 square meters. The Dubai World Trade Center has also hosted international products and celebrities and comedy artists.
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