A City Built on Sand: How Dubai Went From Desert to Concrete Jungle

1966: Striking Oil

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After they struck oil in 1966, Dubai’s economic wealth exploded and the little fishing village grew into a bustling metropolis and a growing commercial hub. This new found wealth inspired Dubai to embark on ambitious building projects that would set the bar for architecture and landscape design across the world. 

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