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                               Originally a small fishing 
                                settlement that became a busy port of call on 
                                the ancient trade route between Mesopotamia and 
                                the Indus Valley, the emirate was rapidly transformed 
                                into an international business centre and modern 
                                tourist destination following the discovery of 
                                oil in 1966. 
                              Today Dubai ranks as the country's 
                                foremost commercial centre, a city whose skyline 
                                is constantly being upgraded with new developments 
                                providing the infrastructure and facilities needed 
                                for a progressive society, including world-class 
                                hotels, shopping plazas and outstanding sports 
                                facilities.  
                              Dubai Creek divides 
                                the city centre into two parts: Deira on the northern 
                                side and Bur Dubai to the south and each has its 
                                fair share of souks, restaurants, hotels, shopping 
                                malls and fine mosques. 
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