These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

A Hub for Pearls

Initially, Dubai was a city that built its money on the pearl industry. It wasn't until the beginning of the 21st century that Dubai became a hub for the oil trade. Pearls are still considered to be a huge portion of the cultural income of the area, but they don't bring in nearly as much money as petroleum does. 

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