Dubai

Dubai, a global city on the UAE’s eastern coast, emerged from a 19th-century trading hub along Dubai Creek into a modern metropolis. Founded in 1833 by the Al Maktoum family, it transformed post-1960s oil discovery, with non-oil sectors like trade, tourism, and finance now driving its AED 115 billion economy (Q1 2024). Home to 3.94 million people (92% expatriates), Dubai blends Arab heritage with cosmopolitan flair, boasting landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah. Its multicultural population, smart city initiatives, and events like Expo 2020 cement its status as a dynamic, transcontinental hub.