Then: What the Old Map of Dubai Showed If you were to find an old map of Dubai from the 1950s or early 1960s and lay it flat on a table, you would be looking at something that bears almost no resemblance to any modern representation of the city. The map would be almost entirely […]

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Then: A Brand-New Passport With Almost Nowhere to Go When the United Arab Emirates came into existence on 2 December 1971, the newly issued UAE passport was, by any international measure, one of the weakest travel documents in the world. This was not a matter of diplomatic hostility or political controversy – the young nation […]

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According to the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026, Dubai stands out as a highly attractive and resilient regional hub for global wealth. Driven by shifting currency valuations that influence global living costs, the emirate delivers compelling competitive value for premium lifestyles, mirroring the broader Middle East’s strong wealth accumulation and upbeat investment […]

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