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DID YOU KNOW?? -- Facts about Dubai Dubai
came under the protection of the United Kingdom (keeping out
the Ottoman Turks) by the Exclusive Agreement of 1892. Like
four of its neighbours, Abu Dhabi, The town of Dubai was once a fishing port and an important trading point for foreign tradesmen and pearl divers, these travellers who were mainly Indians, soon settled in the town and made it their home. Dubai struggled in the 1960's and the Gulf Rupee lost value. Dubai then joined the newly independent state of Qatar to set up a new monetary unit, the Qatar/Dubai riyal. A great discovery for Dubai, and its future, was oil. Found 120 kilometres off the coast of Dubai, the town granted oil concessions. On 2 December 1971 Dubai formed the United Arab Emirates, together with Abu Dhabi and five other emirates. This was done after former protector Britain left the Persian Gulf earlier the same year. In 1973, Dubai joined the other emirates to adopt a single, uniform currency: the UAE dirham. Dubai has a wonderful history to explore many exhibits can be seen during your trip. For details of places to visit see our tourist information links below. |
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Dubai Tourist Information Travel and Tourism Pages including visa and safety information Attractions l Shopping l Restaurants l Clubs and Bars l Golf l Museums l Art Galleries Property for sale in Dubai: Our buyer Guide to Dubai For full page listings see our Sitemap |
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