Founded as a small fishing village famed for being a source of pearls, Dubai was transformed in the 19th century by the Sheikh Maktoum, emerging as the commercial hub of the east. The discovery of oil in the 20th century and continued trade permitted Dubai to develop into the business and tourism luminary that it is currently.
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