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Dubai: Once a small fishing village, now an ultramodern city
by The Manila Times
Dec 18, 2023 8:00 am

THE humble origin of Dubai from a small fishing village into an ultramodern city today is a tale of global transformation, resilience and adaptability. It is an exemplary model for innovation and excellence in diversity, economic wealth and cutting-edge infrastructures.

It was in the early 20th century when Dubai diversified its economy from trade- and oil-based to service-and tourism-oriented, which further resulted in real estate and property appreciation.

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