‘Dubai Wonder’ book

An international port city and desert oasis, Dubai is one of the most important metropolises in the Middle East. From humble beginnings in pearl diving, fishing and trading, Dubai has since eclipsed its historical origins. The most populous of the seven emirates brought together by founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1971, Dubai is a treasure trove of the best, the biggest and the brightest, attracting architectural stars such as Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners and Santiago Calatrava. Dubai’s skyline includes the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, the gigantic Dubai Mall, the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel and Dubai International Airport, the height of extravagance.

This book guides the reader through this Historical city, its cultural diversity and different places, The place where Deira (Khor Dubai) is located, the river that has been the Dubai’s economy for decades Guided pearl diving and fishing; Al Quoz, the cultural hub of the city; Dubai International Financial Centre; and Jumeirah is a residential-dominated area, and the emirate’s famous resorts of the emirate are located on the area’s coastline.

Other stops on the tour include Dubai’s booming art scene, the Dubai Art Fair and Alserkal Avenue, where warehouses with art galleries. Dubai Wonder also takes readers inside the highly anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai, which will open in October 2021 and is already considered the largest World Expo in history. A hub of innovation and firsts, Dubai represents a vision of the future, where anything is possible, as demonstrated on every page of this impressive addition to Assouline’s Travel Series.