Dubai was established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, the city grew rapidly in the early 21st century into a cosmopolitan metropolis with a focus on tourism and hospitality.
Dubai is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. It has the second most five-star hotels in the world and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
Dubai is a centre for regional and international trade. Since the early 20th century, Dubai’s economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services.