Author: Yasser Elsheshtawy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135261199
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This book explores Dubai's history from its beginnings as a small fishing village to its place on the world stage today, using historical narratives, travel descriptions, novels and fictional accounts by local writers to bring colour to€the history of the city's urban development. With case studies and surveys€the author explores the economic and political forces driving Dubai's urban growth, its changing urbanity and its place within the global city network.