Dubai has transformed from a small trading port relying on fishing and pearling to a global economic hub through strategic diversification away from oil. After discovering oil in 1966, Dubai began constructing mega-projects in tourism and real estate to attract visitors and investment as oil reserves declined. Dubai now has a $17 billion import market, the world's busiest airport, and iconic skyscrapers like the Burj Khalifa, positioning it as a center for business, tourism, and development in the Middle East and beyond.

1. How Dubai became Dubai
By Neha Mehndiratta

2. The Evolution of Dubai
Dubai is a part of 7
emirates of United Arab
Emirates(UAE) formed in
1971

3. Basic Information about Dubai
• Population- 2.2 million
• Area 3900 sq mtrs
• Official Language : Arabic
• Major Religion : Islam
• Main Exports : Crude oil,
natural gas, dried fish and
dates.
• Currency : Arab Emirate
(Dirham)
• Market Size : More than $17
billion domestic imports
annually
Gateway to $150 billion regional
import.
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Dubai

4. 80% of Dubai population consist of foreigners
• 43% Indians
• 17% Imarati
• 13.3% Pakistani
• 7.5% Bangladeshi
• 9.1% Arab
• 10.8% Others
Indians
43%
Imarati
17%
Pakistani
13%
Bangldeshi
7%
Arab
9%
Others
11%
POPULATION

5. Discovery of Oil in Dubai
• Fishing and pearl-diving supported
the region for many centuries.
• Oil was eventually discovered in
Dubai in 1966.
• But in small quantities compared to
neighbouring states.
• In 1969, Dubai exported oil for the
first time.
• It is estimated that Dubai produces
50,000 to 70,000 barrels (11,000 m3)
of oil per day

6. Depletion of Oil Reserves
• Dubai’s oil reserves have diminished
significantly and are expected to be
exhausted in 20 years.
• Revenue from petroleum and
natural gas currently account for
less than 4% of the emirates GDP.

7. Dubai in 1990

8. Shifted Interest to overall development
• The secret to Dubai success is doing the best with what you have.
• Governments decision to diversify from a trade- based, oil-reliant
economy to one that is service and tourism-oriented made
property more valuable, resulting in the property appreciation.
• Dubai’s interest then shifted to trade, then to manufacturing,
then to development of tourism.

9. Dubai in 2005

10. Dubai Now

11. Rapid development in tourism sector
Masterplan for attracting the world

12. Crazy Megastructures
• Burj khalifa
• Burj-Al-Arab
• Palm Islands
• Dubai mall
• Rotating Skyscrapers
• Dubai Land

13. Currently 15-25% of world’s cranes are
operating in Dubai

14. Burj Khalifa
Tallest manmade structure in the
world (829.8mt)
Construction began on 21
Sep2004 and completed on
1Oct2009
Total cost-1.5 billion USD.

15. Burj-Al-Arab
Resembles the shape of a Sail.
Stands on an Artificial island.
Fourth Tallest Hotel in the
world.
Worlds only seven star Hotel.
Construction began in 1994 and
completed in 1999.
Total Cost-650 million USD.

16. Palm Islands
Palm Jumeriah,
Palm Jebel Ali,
Palm Diera
Resembles the shape of Palm
tree
Comprises of 100 luxury hotels,
beach

17. World Islands Dubai

18. Dubai Mall
World’s largest shopping mall based
on total area.
Part of Burj khalifa complex.
Attracts more than7,50,000 visitors
every week.
Holds the Title of World’s Most
Visited Shopping Mall.

19. Rotating Sky scrappers
• 80 apartments that spins full
360 degree around a central
column by means of 79
power generating wind
turbines located between
each floor
• Takes 1 to 3 hours to make a
complete rotation.

20. Dubai Land
• Twice the size of Walt
Disney World Resort.
• Expected to attract
2,00,000 visitors daily

21. Dubai is a no Tax zone
• They believe that the unearned income is not good to take.
• Individuals need not pay Income tax, Sales tax.
• However taxes are imposed on imports, hotels, entertainment
services.
• High taxes on alcohol and other related products.
• Jebel Ali Free Zone.

22. Dark Side of Dubai
• Corruption and fraud at dubai’s state linked companies is very
high.
• No standard address system making mail-to- the-door impossible.
• High rates of school dropouts.
• High costs of Dowry.
• Extreme hot climate.

23. Future of Dubai
In 38 years, Dubai has grown
from a rather barren desert into
a modern metropolis
International overnight tourist
2015 – 14.2 million
Future mega Projects
• Dubai Snowdome
• Dubai Waterfront
• Dubai land
• Dubai World Centre
• Hydro polis
• Dubai International Airport

24. Al Maktoum International Airport

25. Hydropolis Underwater hotel

26. Dancing Towers

27. Arabian Blade

28. Some Interesting Facts
• As of 2015, Dubai was the 7th most visited city of the world, with 14.2
million visitors a year.
• Dubai is the most populous emirate of the seven emirates of United Arab
Emirates.
• Dubai is also known as City of Gold, a major part of economy based on
Gold trades in Dubai.
• Dubai has been called the "shopping capital of the Middle East" Dubai
alone has more than 70 shopping malls.
• India is the Largest Trade partner of Dubai.
• Famous celebrities like David Becham, Brad pitt, Shahrukh Khan are
believed to have owned villas in palm islands.

29. GDP by Sector