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  Dubai is a city that has transformed from a small fishing village to a cosmopolitan city in just a few years.  Here is a brief history of Dubai: Age before oil: Dubai, It has a long history of human settlement dating back 3000 years BC. The city was a trade centre between India and the Middle East, and goods such as pearls, textiles and spices passed through its port. The Al Maktoum family, who still rule Dubai today, came to the city in the 19th century. Discovery of oil: The discovery of oil in Dubai in 1966 changed the city's economy. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who was the ruler of Dubai at the time, invested heavily in infrastructure and new construction such as building ports, airports and highways. This laid the foundation for Dubai to become a world centre for trade and business.  Modernization: The modernization and diversification of Dubai began in the 1990s when the city began to invest in tourism, finance and real estate. The opening of Dubai International Air

Dubai welcomed 7.28 million international overnight visitors last year, representing 32 per cent year-over-year growth on the figure for 2020. In contrast, the number of international guests the emirate welcomed in 2019 wasn't nearly as high as it was before the Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of this, the city experienced a very successful year last year, setting it up for sustainable growth in the coming years. The Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) reports that international visitor numbers in Dubai have surpassed 3.4 million visitors in the fourth quarter of 2021, surpassing 74% of pre-pandemic levels of fourth quarter 2019. This bodes well for Dubai's hotels in the fourth quarter to surpass pre-pandemic levels. "This achievement also shows that we are on our way to becoming the world's best city for living and working," commented DET director general Helal Saeed Al Marri. “Dubai continuously set precedents in the global tourism recovery, demonstratin