An international port city and oasis in the desert, Dubai is one of the most important metropolises in the Middle East. With modest beginnings in the pearl diving, fishing and trade industries, Dubai has since eclipsed its historical origins. The most populated of the seven emirates brought together by founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1971, Dubai is a treasure trove of the best, greatest and brightest, attracting architectural stars such as Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners and Santiago Calatrava. Dubai's skyline features the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, the gigantic Dubai Mall, the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel and Dubai International Airport, the ultimate in extravagance. Dubai Wonder takes readers through this city steeped in history, with its cultural diversity and distinct neighborhoods, including Deira, home to Khor Dubai, an inlet on which Dubai's economy has relied for decades for diving and pearl fishing; Al Quoz, the cultural heart of the city; the Dubai International Financial Centre and Jumeirah, a largely residential district with the emirate's remarkable resorts along its coastline. Other stops on the tour include Dubai's thriving art scene, Art Dubai, and Alserkal Avenue, a cluster of warehouses housing art galleries. Dubai Wonder also accompanies readers within the highly anticipated Expo 2020 in Dubai, which will open its doors in October 2021 and has already been announced as the largest world fair in history. At the heart of innovation and innovation, Dubai represents a vision of the future, where anything is possible, as evidenced by every page of this amazing supplement to Assouline's Travel Series. ITEM CANNOT BE RETURNED Size&Fit: W 25 x W 33 x D 4 cm296 pagesLanguage: English