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Dubai's origins: from humble settlement to commercial hub 🌊🛶
Dubai's history dates back to the 18th century, when it was a small settlement on the Persian Gulf coast. The area was known for its pearl industry, which brought the city its first revenue and allowed residents to maintain contact with trade routes through the Middle East. Dubai pearls were highly prized and travelled to other countries, making the city an important centre of trade in the early period.