Dubai Story - History

An incredible journey

In just three decades Dubai has grown from a humble fishing village and trading dock to a world renowned tax-free business haven. What was once a sun-scorched village occupied by pearl divers and traders is now a highway to the world.

Dubai began its meteoric rise into the global community in the early 1970s. Strategically located at the nexus of three continents, Dubai has a vantage proximity to a market of over two billion people making it a natural nucleus of trade and commerce.

Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE, a sophisticated free enterprise environment has been created. World-class infrastructure, ultra-modern facilities, a highly developed financial sector and a Westernised business approach, Dubai is now well established as an economic powerhouse alongside London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo.