How Dubai was made | History of Dubai (2020)
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Dubai is known to be one of the urban miracles of the modern world; a futuristic city rising in the middle of a desert is something our ancestors 100 years ago could only imagine in a sci-fi film. It’s hard to imagine that this fascinating location used to be just a tiny fishing village. It seems almost illogical that a small town in a very inconvenient climate zone could become one of the world’s biggest business and financial hubs. How did this happen? To answer this question, let’s have a look at the history of Dubai.
The Persian Gulf, however, was still an important area for the British Empire. Being a strategic route connecting London to Bombay, Royal Fleet needed to secure this area from pirates.
In the XIX century, the British East India Company signed an agreement with local sheiks, particularly with the Al Maktoum family, the ruling dynasty of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, to secure peace in the area. Al Maktoum dynasty rules Dubai until the present day.
Despite the lack of interest from the Empire, Dubai was becoming more and more significant for the region. In 1900 the current ruler announced that no taxes will be charged from the traders, and soon Persian and Indian merchants started moving in. The city was convenient for trading also thanks to Dubai Creek - a saltwater canal that was allowing trading ships to sail from the Gulf right into the city.
Dubai, however, was still a big village rather than a city. The urban development started with the reign of Sheikh Rashid. In 1959 he went touring around Europe and was greatly inspired by European capitals, particularly London. Walking around the city and traveling on the Tube, he was fascinated by the urban design, transport system and overall comfort and convenience that London had to offer.
After his trip, Sheikh Rashid started implementing his great plan of turning Dubai into an international city. In 1961 he instructed to artificially deepen the Dubai Creek so that bigger trading ships could sail in. Under his guidance, the city was being rebuilt with stone and cement. Having a dream of a great city in his mind, Sheikh Rashid started building an international airport, although his investors thought that he is being too romantic, and these urban projects are simply unnecessary, and it was becoming challenging to fund all these ambitious projects.
Sheikh Rashid’s plans of creating an international capital would probably stall at this stage, but in 1966 they found oil in Dubai.
Like most of the other newly developing cities, Dubai needed a grand project that could attract international attention, so Sheikh Rashid instructed to build a skyscraper. In 1979 the 39-story building named Dubai World Trade Center was officially opened for business.
After Sheikh Rashid died in 1981, his work was continued by one of his sons, 31-year-old Mohammed. Just like his father, he was obsessed with the idea of turning Dubai into a modern, international city. His main inspiration was Daniel Burnham, an American architect and urban designer that is known for planning and designing modern Chicago in the early 20th century. Daniel Burnham was convinced that a city architect has to plan big; if you want your city to be spoken about, small and mediocre projects won’t get you anywhere. Sheikh Mohammed adopted this approach and decided to make Dubai a city of the biggest and the tallest.
In 2000, he introduced Emirates Towers, which were higher than any building in Europe at the time. But that wasn’t big enough for Dubai; Sheikh Mohammed wanted to build the tallest building in the world. In 2010 they’ve completed the construction of Burj Khalifa, the highest skyscraper in the world.
Being a very hands-on manager himself, Sheikh Mohammed was spending most of his time on construction sites. He was circling the city in his white Mercedes, which registration plate said “Dubai 1”. This plate was reflecting his overall philosophy and life mission.
Sheikh Mohammed had another ambitious project in mind; he wanted to turn Dubai into a world financial center, competing with major financial capitals like New York and London.
Soon Dubai International Financial Center was created; it’s a special economic zone covering 110 ha, with its laws and regulations. It was basically a separate state within a city, like the Vatican in Rome.
Dubai is an urban phenomenon that serves as an inspiration for many other developing cities around the world today.
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0:50 - British Empire in Persian Gulf
2:23 - Sheikh Rashid
4:56 - Sheikh Mohammed
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It's my lovely country, thx for this video 🎉❤
I've been to Dubai late 2019. It's magic, I felt great walking in the streets and watching the skyscrappers, I do love architecture and visiting the Burj Khalifa was a dream! I loved every minute at the city. People are welcoming, it's easy to move around, we definitely feel very safe, the prices are good, the food is great, lots of things to do. I want to visit Dubai again very soon...
More amazing than the city is the slave workforce from India, Philippines and Pakistan that built Dubai in unhumanizing conditions... but who cares when you have a thousand pics to take for instagram. Vanity wins again
@@ocmgbdm i was gonna comment the same thing. Yeah sadly it's just how our world is...
Just got back last week and nothing short of amazing! You've nailed the description.
Wonderful development was done. How i wish I could visit the place not just stories being told by prople. Long live Dubai...
You're Greatness is realistic.
did u go again?
It’s pretty sad that the father that died in 1981 didn’t get to see the city.
He died in 1990 then sheikh maktoum took over then Mohammad bin rashid
That’s so sad 😢
Although sad, remember visions like this take generations
No. He was the first one to see the city when no on else could.
One of the most peaceful, safe and inspiring places I’ve ever been to. Had the pleasure of staying in Dubai for the 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix where Max Verstappen won. Dubai is unreal, it truly is a marvel to observe, from the beaches to the level of service you get from each place you visit, it’s one you MUST do within your lifetime!
This comment section hahaha sponsored by ignorant rich people that are blended by entertaining "the lifestyle".
@@stephanclean5713 Your period is in the wrong spot…
My dream is to visit Dubai again and watch a F1 Grand Prix too. Next time I plan on staying at least 5 days in Abu Dhabi.
Obviously, you were not one of the majority immigrants.
It’s unreal because Dubai is a curated city, the whole place is a show lol
I am from the UK and Dubai is far and away the most jaw dropping place me and my family have ever been to. Sure it is mad hot but you soon get used to it. There's no crime that we have seen and the place is just full of wonders. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Jumeirah Beach, the shopping Malls and many more things too. If you haven't been I urge you to do so.
I'm from Brazil, Belém is my city in the Amazon. I've been to other countries, but you can't imagine the wow it was to visit Dubai, I'm sad to say but my city is not very clean, not safe, not easy to move around, I wish we didnt have so much corruption in our politicians, but I give up in thinking things will change, so I work hard and travel as much as I can to enjoy life! And it's pretty hot here too, but Dubai has ar conditioning everywhere, we don't here! I'd love to visit the UK someday, it's in my bucket list.
@Jordie I’m out here rn and it’s pretty quiet tbh
@@conormccolgan4758 I'll be in Dubai from 24th March.
@@ultimatestoryteller you wanna fight
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean there isn’t any, look hard and you will find a lot
It's grown out of all proportion since the 1990s, but it's a very safe place to live. Its growth since then is phenomenal. Prior to this, it was quite an intimate place where nearly every ex-pat knew nearly everyone, and where to meet up. I can appreciate its development, but too congested for me now. Great place to live and work in the '80s, but time doesn't stop still and today it's called progress. Great video!
I love dubai.. My journey, my story, my ups and down is pretty colorful.. Now im 5yrs here uae, without coming backhome to philippines. Its ok, dubai is my 2nd home. 💗
How do you live if it’s so expensive
i lived and worked in dubai for 2 years and it's fantastic. if you get the chance to live/work there, do it.
Always love going there, I'll be there two Tuesdays from now and I can't wait, London is NOTHING compared to dubai🎉
This story, the city itself... all so inspiring. I love Dubai
More amazing than the city is the slave workforce from India, Philippines and Pakistan that built Dubai in unhumanizing conditions... but who cares when you have a thousand pics to take for instagram. Vanity wins again
@@isahassim6395admiring what they built is good if no one did and no one went to Dubai then they built and died all this for nothing
Yeah a city built by slaves how inspiring
Currently right here right now in Dubai with my family, such a beautiful urban place..
I live in London, Dubai is amazing place to live and for holiday, so safe, super clean, modern, people are so helpful and friendly, beautiful places to go, I didn’t see any homeless person, or people on drugs, felt so safe walking on the streets, puts uk to shame ! Would love to live in Dubai ! Great for family!
Thank you for this wonderful video. It is a common mistake that Dubai was built because of oil, but this is not true. Many countries own a lot of oil, such as Iraq, Venezuela, and Nigeria, and they have not achieved a quarter of what Dubai, the Emirates and the Gulf countries have achieved. The real secret lies in our leaders and their keenness to build their cities and comfort their people.
I had the same thought as this. There are many other countries who are richer than Dubai. Even there are countries in Africa who are richer than Dubai. It all comes down to their leaders or government.
Just returned from my first visit to Dubai and I have to say that I was very impressed (being from NY). I lived and worked in Manhattan and loved it b/c of the energy. But Dubai!!! certainly outshines NYC now. From the top of the Burgh Khalifa you can see all the desert that will one day be skyscrapers. Of course I was just a visitor. Can't say how it is to live there.
very well made video for a channel with only 1.94k subscribers, this is professional quality
Good informative video, thank you. Good luck with your travel and your youtube channel.❤️
Wow I was raised from Dubai thanks for letting me know it’s amazing
Yeah where about did u live?
i live in Abu Dhabi, its great living here. :)
Most safe country in the world 😍my life start as young girl and till today this country gives everything in my life, even for my child as well,Love you Dubai foforever🙏
I moved to Dubai this week and to me, this place is an Eden on Earth. Heard so much negative stuff about culture, but so far it is my favourite city on this planet and most hospitable culture.
I've been to Dubai!!!
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I wish my U.S. cities were like this in terms of architecture
Feels like you are at home. Welldone to the leaders for having strict laws. My family can walk around in streets safely on their own and no need to lock the cars. Western countries need to learn something from Islamic System. God protect UAE from evil eyes of west. I live in UK by the way. Thanx for this video.
Wow best video on Dubai .. I just got back from the best trip of my life.
Dubai was my home from 1999 - 2012💕. I`m so pleased I got to experience some of the old Dubai and the Arabic hospitality. Dubai has a special place in my heart and I miss it now and then. The real estate boom🏗 changed the city totally in a very short time. I think its a little too much now.....
If only our own Monarchy could take inspiration from the dear Sheikhs work - his openness and his affability and approachability
Wow! Great video and so informative!!
Very Good Is Dubai
I See Museum Of Future Is opened❤
I go holidays every year in Dubaï , it's safe, World class food, so many things to do and very good value for your money.
Pros: Top facilities, and very safe.
Cons: Hot weather, and no taxi in the afternoon.
how could there is no taxi in the afternoon?
You gotta love Dubai
Al maktum dyanasty is made the history which impossible ... i cant even imagine his techniques ...he is great
i see Dubai like that dream city you build from scratch in the middle of the desert in the simcity games
Dubai is one of my favourite citys in my life. i,m right now in Dubai it,s like a dream!!! i give Dubai 10/10
Good Informative video. Good luck with your youtube channel. Thank you. 👍✌️❤️🙂
I would love to see more video like this. KEEP IT UP 💪 Subcribed
I low key want to visit Dubai now
United arab emirates alone consumes more energy than the whole US? Did I understood well? How many TWh are we talking about?
Great great Video, thank u so much.
Yes , was there many times :-)
Stay safe
Great video !
this is so helful for my essay thx
Dubai is king of cities ❤
Thanks for this video
Very good video
It’s a magical city!
Good Presentation, Good Knowledge
Keep it up Sir....👏👏👏
Iba talaga kapag di kurakot ang mga namumuno
I love this video good job
I’ve been to Dubai twice and I am thinking of moving there permanently 😅
Wonderful ❤
Loved the clip shame we didn't have access to that before we got down there....we were bouncing from one revelation to another and our fundamentally British consciousness a little ruffled (especially by Arab Spring and the piracy to the south) it's definitely an exciting and dynamic region.A lot of Dubai genuinely loves Sheikh Mohammed (including me) alas I managed only 3 years there,but it was action packed.I think some our more sensible youth should head there as it really is a land of opportunity.....off you go and turn yourself into something worthy.Oh one last thing,in the cultural clash don't be tempted to roll over Arabic rules or customs,it's a small price but non observance of local law comes at your own peril.Bon voyage!
I am from Dubai🇦🇪
Dubai is something only the shallow would admire. If development for you is concrete jungles, a lot of lights and glass then Dubai is your place. It has no soul and never will. It's a dictator's amusement park. A city functioning for the whims and desires of one family. And if you don't praise them you'll see how modern & progressive their response will be!
True words right here
They did very hard work.
I proud this countery by heart.
People Loyal with countery ,
People are good planner
People are hard worker
People have good heart
And law and order
Uae help all the countery
UAE my heart
I love the foreign cars they have
It’s really weird when people pay companies to scam message people to click for likes on videos.
Dubai is like one big office park.
Great content
hello well com me iam from Ethiopia your good video ❤❤❤
Some wrong info but over all good
Dubai is truly the best city in the world thanks to such great vision and execution from its leaders.
ang lalaki ng mga building tapos mas matibay .@ jho food
Thats was pretty intresting
I love the arabic food and I miss the Mcarabia at McDonald's.
The rich history of the UAE
I don’t understand thank you
Cool
Emirates airlines was introduced and made with the help of Pakistani airline PIA and the first plane was also given by PIA so this not good to give credit to PAKISTAN.brother
PIA didn’t offer any help because everything was paid for . The airplane was leased and the crew was hired by Emirates. Other aspects of the airlines has nothing to do with PIA.
well, slaves helped to make this build-boom happen
But one major con......it’s hot as fuck......what is the point of money if climate is shit needs artificial cooling 24/7
Dubai succeeded the same way Hong Kong did: low taxes and lots of freedom with the government out of the way. Also helps to pay off the Western media.
Where's the achievement of sheikh Zayed?
I think our leaders everywhere should be vissionaries.
What is background music?
Hindus should not be allowed in UAE(Dubai,Abu Dhabi).they should be thrown out of Dubai And abuddhabi and all other Arab countries.
super
I have never been to dubai
I live in UAE 🇵🇰🤝🇦🇪
no wonder why Dubai successfully because smart people bring really good architecture experts from Europe because we all know nobody can compete with Europe when it comes to building structure, that's why Dubai make a smart move to bring them and shareholder with them. That is why Dubai succeeded.
That is life learn from other Experiences, Europe also was one time (in dark ages) and learned and developed from Arab by translation and taking advantage of the islamic civilization at that time
British investing in Bombay for developing it is a joke.
Not a joke bro ...
Bombay was nothing but a seven islands ..
There was no city before Britishers came ..
Yes they have looted our resources ..
India was one of richest country with china being second..
Before colonisation started ..
But Bombay was a good city to live in even in 1945
@@vandematram4 I was under the impression that Shivaji Maharaj had a port city there since he had forts in the region.
@@vandematram4 It's funny how these were never mentioned in school.
@@aravindsankaranaorist good to know that ..
If that's true .. than true history And rise of maratha empire should be portrayed in web series..
We (non marathi people) will be please to know ..
But you can't deny mumbai was not a developing city at the Britishers left
@@vandematram4 Taj Mahal India's most beautiful monument
Notes for myself:
4:50 1981 Rashid to Mohammed
I LIVE IN DUBAI
Sheikh Rashid died in 1990 not 1981
Yes that's what I'm saying lol
I live in Dubai
Ian living in dubai
Ok
No they found oil in Abu Dhabi dubai never found oil
Love you uncle
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Good luck
Well, kuya, it's pretty unrealistic
Horrible city rips you off every corner
Shiekh Rashid died in 1990
I live in dubai😊
Looks great, but the problem is that is so spread out, nothing makes sense. it spreads around the coast, and its not connected by any main town. Multiple towns that are separate from each other. Also, the worst of all is that all immigrants are forever guests. You can live there, but it will never be your home, and your children will never be citizens, even if born there.
Welcome to a city of no taxes
Billionaires - let's go
Now tell me why the vid is 9:11 mins long😂
i have been to dubai, there was a five guys
The al maktoum family never ruled Abu Dhabi the left Abu Dhabi in the 1830s and ruled Dubai since
Best place for everyone who is straight. Anyone who isn't, will most likely suffer here.
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burj khalifa is the tallest building in the world
I live here
my mom learns arabic with me