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From desert sands to a glittering metropolis-here's a book that tells the inside story of Dubai's transformation Key Features The inside story of Dubai's reinvention A vivid account of cosmopolitan melting-pot culture of Emirate Veteran international journalist Pranay Gupte draws on his deep knowledge of the region and its leading personalities to trace the citystate's extraordinary and fabulous journey About the Book: Dubai: The Making of a Megapolis Dubai, known widely as the 'City of Gold', is on a timeless journey. It has an ancient civilization, rooted in the Bedouin traditions of the great Arabian Desert, but, although it has risen from that desert and has already become arguably one of the world's most modern cities, it is still a work in progress. It would not have been built without the involvement of men and women from the Indian Subcontinent and many of their stories appear in this narrative. The larger story of 'The Journey', of course, is that of the UAE itself, of how the region has evolved from a tribal society to 21st century nation of enterprise, a country that is the world's fourth biggest exporter of crude oil. Veteran journalist Pranay Gupte draws on his deep knowledge of the region and his close association with many of its most significant personalities, to chart Dubai's unique and fascinating journey. In just two decades, Dubai has reinvented itself from a small, poor and quiet fishing village to a dazzling city with a vibrant urban life. How did this happen? Home to more than 200 nationalities-particularly those from the Indian subcontinent-the emirate's choice to welcome expatriates has paid off. Cultivating an open and welcoming culture, Dubai manages to attract people from all over the world, heartily embracing any entrepreneurial contribution they wish to make. The emirate is now also known for its cosmopolitan melting-pot culture, and its enabling environment to conduct business, and this, along with the tax-free system and hassle-fr