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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: Dubai
Description: Just 60 years ago, Dubai was a sandy, underpopulated port on a minor creek emptying into the Persian Gulf.Â
Today, it is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a global center for trade, finance, and transportation.Â
How did a random sandy outpost location in the Middle East end up becoming such an important global city in such a short period of time?Â
It didn’t happen by accident.
Learn more about Dubi and how it went from nothing to becoming one of the most important cities in the w...