From the city’s first set of traffic lights to the days before Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa…
Since its formation in 1971 – yes, the UAE is only 52 years old – the country has transformed from a desert oasis and fishing village to a sprawling metropolitan hub.
Of course, none of this would have been made possible if it wasn’t for the strong and inspiring vision of the UAE’s leaders. As HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai once said, “Impossible is a word used by some people who fear to dream big.”
We reflect on the city’s…
