Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Historical and Modern Dubai - Dubai holiday - Dubai Desert Safari

When you plan to take a holiday in Dubai, you normally plan to take a Dubai Desert Safari, cruise, city tours etc. Take not of some important Dubai key history points here below:

1966: A milestone in Dubai history. Oil is discovered in Dubai's Fateh Oil field.

1971: The United Arab Emirates was formed for mutual security and prosperity and joined the Arab League. Dubai International Airport opened.

1979: Jebel Ali port opened.  Dubai World Trade Centre opened – the city's first high-rise, paving the way for a string of other ambitious architectural projects.

1985: Emirates airline launched.  Jebel Ali Free Zone inaugurated, attracting considerable overseas investment.

1996: Dubai World Cup held for the first time.  Dubai Shopping Festival launched.

1999: Burj Al-Arab opened and hailed as the world's only seven-star hotel.

2002: Sheikh Mohammed launches Internet and Media cities and private ownership for foreigners laying the foundations for “New Dubai”.

2003:  Ambitious projects began, including the world's tallest tower, and 200 man-made islands.

2006: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum becomes Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE.

2009: Emirates Terminal 3 and the Metro is launched to accommodate increasing air and road traffic.

2010: Burj Khalifa became the tallest man-made structure on earth.

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