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We have selected Dubai for our Honeymoon locatation. We will make sure we get plenty of pictures as well as videos. We have a registry just for Dubai on our home page. Here is a little history for you.


 


Modern Dubai History


 


1966: A milestone in Dubai history. Oil is discovered in Dubai's Fateh Oil field.


 


1971: The United Arab Emirates was formed for mutual security and prosperity and joined the Arab League. Dubai International Airport opened.


 


1979: Jebel Ali port opened.  Dubai World Trade Centre opened – the city's first high-rise, paving the way for a string of other ambitious architectural projects.


 


1985: Emirates airline launched.  Jebel Ali Free Zone inaugurated, attracting considerable overseas investment.


 


1996: Dubai World Cup held for the first time.  Dubai Shopping Festival launched.


 


1999: Burj Al-Arab opened and hailed as the world's only seven-star hotel.


 


2002: Sheikh Mohammed launches Internet and Media cities and private ownership for foreigners laying the foundations for “New Dubai”.


 


2003:  Ambitious projects began, including the world's tallest tower, and 200 man-made islands.


 


2006: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum becomes Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE.


 


2009: Emirates Terminal 3 and the Metro is launched to accommodate increasing air and road traffic.


 


2010: Burj Khalifa became the tallest man-made structure on earth.




Here is a quick video of Dubai. http://youtu.be/kNkanMgZp9s