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Then and now: Fascinating historical photos show how Dubai changed from a simple fishing village into one of the world's flashiest holiday hotspots
But Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, was once a simple village. Up until the 1950s, residents relied upon fishing and pearl-diving to make money. However, the invention of artificial pearls in ...
Jaw-dropping pictures show how Dubai is unrecognisable just 40 years ago
DUBAI is a firm favourite of British holidaymakers, having undergone a dramatic transformation in just a few decades to look ...
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Dubai has officially entered the final phase of winter – this is how to make the most of it
The Dubai winter has now entered its final phase which means temperatures are on the rise and scorpion season has begun ...
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Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
the original heart and hub of Dubai before the modern skyscrapers began rising to the south. Originally called the Bastakiya Quarter, this former fishing village earned its name from the numerous ...
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Dubai is now in the second phase of winter – here’s how to make the most of it
it’s sometimes easy to forget that Dubai was once a humble fishing village. But if you want to be reminded of its modest origins, head over to Old Dubai. Forget the speedboats, take a trip on a ...