How Dubai has changed in 60 years

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

Categories: Asia

Today, Dubai is a metropolis with skyscrapers that looks futuristica any other city on earth. His incredible buildings rise above the clouds! But in 1833, when Dubai was founded, the settlement consisted of only 800 people. It was a small center, where he engaged in fishing and search for pearls. Sometimes here I come the Bedouins and took simple huts of palm trees. But with the discovery of oil, Dubai was transformed in every sense.

We decided to show you how it looked this city in 1950-60-ies and what he is today. Let's compare!

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

1. City center

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

3. Transport

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

5. City buildings

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

7. Airport

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

9. Dubai from the height of bird flight

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

11. City embankment

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

13. One of the bays in Dubai

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

15. Clock tower

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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How Dubai has changed in 60 years

17. The first Jashanmal store in Dubai

How Dubai has changed in 60 years

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Keywords: It was and became | City | Dubai | UAE

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