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That's really cool, thanks for sharing! I got to go to Dubai this summer and got a good feel for the city. While I believe the city of Dubai is very beautiful,
by Jihoon 12y ago
That's really cool, thanks for sharing! I got to go to Dubai this summer and got a good feel for the city. While I believe the city of Dubai is very beautiful, it is nevertheless missing a crucial element...nature. Every day is a battle against the elements. The city only exists to serve business people and the local Emiratis who thrive on oil money and the newly established tourism industry. On an environmental level, it is a disaster. Building a city on such an inhospitable area certainly takes a toll on the environment...it is a city that should not exist, barring oil money.
- je42 12y agoThere is a museum in Dubai, where talked about the history of the city. They mentioned trade as pretty important part of the cities pillars if I remember correctly.
- andylim 12y agoit's crazy to think that the city has transformed so rapidly...when did you go?
- SouthATL 12y agoOil money? Maybe a few decades ago. 2% of Dubai's economy is petroleum based and that took decades of diversification. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Dubai http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Dubai
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