So, I've started traveling again, and this time I'm visiting Dubai. From what I understand, even before setting foot in the city, is that it was built to attract the wealthy, encouraging them to spend vast amounts of money and enticing those with less purchasing power to envy and aspire to visit. It's like rich people engaging in money wars, akin to the scene in Mykonos during the summer. 😂
That being said, I have to admit that Dubai is an excellent city if you can afford it. Everything feels new, with skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The tallest buildings in the world stand here, amidst a city designed to attract people.
To me, it's truly a marvel of human achievement, witnessing such architectural wonders unfold in less than 50 years.
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the country's seven emirates.
Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, Dubai grew into a regional trading hub in the early 20th century and grew rapidly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with a focus on tourism and luxury. It has the second-most five-star hotels in the world[11] and boasts the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, which is 828 metres (2,717 ft) tall.
In the eastern Arabian Peninsula, on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it is a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub.
source
The good thing is that the rulers of the United Arab Emirates understand that oil will eventually run out, and they can't rely on it for their entire economy. So, they continue to invest in infrastructure and strive to attract tourism and foreign business by offering 0 tax rates.
That's the impression I'm getting in my first two days here. I'll be staying for 10 more days, so I'll try to gain a better understanding of the people and the way of life here.
Posted Using InLeo Alpha
