Timeline of Dubai
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Prior to 20th century
- 1787 - Al Fahidi Fort built (approximate date).
- 1833
- Dubai taken by "Al bu Falasah clansmen of the Bani Yas,"[1] becoming independent of Abu Dhabi Emirate.
- Ubaid bin Saeed and Maktoum bin Buti Al Maktoum are its first (joint) rulers.[2]
- 1836 Ubaid bin Saeed dies. Maktoum bin Buti becomes sole ruler.
- 1852 - Saeed bin Shakhbut Al Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai.
- 1859 - Hushur bin Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai.
- 1865 - Indian Banians begin to arrive in Dubai.[3]
- 1886 - Rashid I Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai.
- 1892 - "Rulers of Trucial Oman sign exclusive treaty of protection with United Kingdom."[4]
- 1894 - Maktoum II bin Hushur becomes ruler of Dubai.[5]
- 1896 - Saeed Al Maktoum House built.[6]
20th century
- 1903
- Dubai becomes "the main port of the Trucial Coast."[3]
- Al-Ahmadiyyah school established.[3]
- 1904 - British-India Steam Navigation Company begins regular service to Dubai.[7]
- 1906 - Butti bin Sohail becomes ruler of Dubai.
- 1912 - Saeed II bin Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai.
- 1929
- 15–18 April: Mani bin Rashid becomes ruler of Dubai, briefly.
- "Collapse of the pearling industry."[3]
- 1934 - British air base established.[3]
- 1938 - 'Majlis' economic/political "reform movement" occurs.[3]
- 1939 - Majlis al Tujjar (merchant committee) established.[3]
- 1941 - Dubai Post Office opened. [8]
- 1946 - October: Imperial Bank of Iran (to become British Bank of the Middle East, then HSBC) opened in Dubai.[8]
- 1948 - Abu Dhabi-Dubai border dispute.[9]
- 1949
- 15 July: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, current ruler of Dubai, born in Shindaga.
- 1950 - "Petroleum exploration" begins in Dubai area.[10]
- 1952 - Iranian consulate established.[11]
- 1953 - National Front (anti-British political group) formed.[12]
- 1956
- Jashanmal shop in business.[13]
- 1 June: Dubai Police Force founded in Naif Fort.
- 1957 - Dubai Municipality established.[14]
- 1958
- 9 September: Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai when his father Sheikh Saeed dies.[9]
- 1959
- Dubai Creek dredged.[15]
- Dubai Airport opens.[16]
- DNATA (Dubai National Air Travel Agency) established.
- 1961 - 7 April: The MV Dara explodes and sinks off the shore of Dubai, killing 238 people.
- 1963
- 23 May: Al Maktoum Bridge opens.[13]
- 1965
- 15 May: Asphalt runway opens at Dubai International Airport.
- 1966 - Fateh Oil Field discovered offshore in vicinity of Dubai.[1]
- 1967 - Dubai Zoo opens.[17]
- 1968
- 18 February: Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid agree to Union at Argoub El Sedirah.
- 1969 - Dubai TV begins broadcasting.[18]
- 1971
- 10 July: The Trucial States Council of rulers agrees on Union.
- 2 December: Six Trucial States, including Dubai, form the United Arab Emirates.[19]
- Dubai Country Club[13] and Dubai Museum established.
- 1972
- January: A coup in neighbouring Sharjah kills ruler Sheikh Khaled and is put down by Sheikh Mohammed.
- February: Ras Al Khaimah joins the UAE.
- 5 October: Port Rashid is inaugurated.[1][20]
- 1973
- 1975
- Al Shindagha Tunnel and Safa Park[13] open.
- Dubai Islamic Bank established.[21]
- 5 May: Sheikh Rashid decrees establishment of Dubai Aluminium - Dubal.[22]
- Arabtec Construction in business.
- 1976 - Al Garhoud Bridge opens.
- 1977 - Dubai 33 television begins broadcasting.
- 1978
- 16 April: English-language Khaleej Times newspaper begins publication.[23]
- September: Rival Gulf News begins publication.
- Dubai World Trade Centre built.
- Oil production at Falah oil field begins.[24]
- 1979
- 26 February: Queen Elizabeth II inaugurates Dubai Desalination Plant.[22]
- Sheikh Mohammed marries Sheikha Hind.
- Oil production at Rashid oil field begins.[24]
- Dubal Aluminium Company commences production.[5]
- Dubai International Convention Centre built.
- Port of Jebel Ali inaugurated.
- Gulf News begins publication.
- 1980
- Dubai Municipal Council created; Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes chairman.[14]
- E 11 road (Abu Dhabi-Dubai) completed.
- Al Bayan newspaper begins publication.[25]
- 1983
- 17 May: Sheikha Latifa, the wife of ruler Sheikh Rashid, dies.
- Dubai Drydocks open.
- 20 December: Dubai Duty Free opens.
- 1984
- Oil production at onshore field Margham begins.[24]
- Ruler Sheikh Rashid develops health problems; power shifts to his sons.[9]
- 1985
- 9 January: Decree establishing Jebel Ali Free Zone issued.
- March: Emirates Airline established.
- 25 October: Emirates makes inaugural flight to Karachi.
- Dubai Medical College and UAE Contractors' Association[26] established.
- 1989
- Dubai Desert Classic golf contest begins.
- 29 January: First Dubai Airshow inaugurated.
- Majlis Gallery opens.[27]
- 1990
- 7 October: Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Rashid, dies.
- 8 October: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE.[19]
- 1991
- Juma al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage established.[28]
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club opens.
- May: Dubai Ports Authority formed in merger of JAFZA and Port Rashid authorities.
- 1992
- Majid Al Futtaim Group headquartered in Dubai.
- 24 December: Godolphin's first horse Cutwater runs, - and wins - at Nad Al Sheba.
- 1995
- 3 January: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid named crown prince of Dubai.
- American University in Dubai established.
- 1996
- 16 February: Dubai Shopping Festival launched.[29]
- 27 March: Dubai World Cup horse race − the world's richest − begins. Its first winner is American dirt track legend Cigar.
- 1997
- World's first camel-llama cross-breeding accomplished.[30]
- Chicago Beach Hotel demolished.[31]
- Jumeirah (hotel chain) headquartered in Dubai.[32]
- 1998 - Grand Mosque rebuilt.
- 1999
- International Center for Biosaline Agriculture headquartered in Dubai.[33]
- December: Burj Al Arab hotel inaugurated.[34]
- Emirates National Oil Company refinery begins operating.[24]
- 29 October: Dubai Internet City announced.[35]
- Dubai's real estate market is opened to non-GCC nationals for the first time.[36]
21st century
2000s
- 2000
- 26 March: Dubai Financial Market founded.[37]
- 28 May: American University of Dubai inaugurated.
- Dubai Airport new terminal built.[16]
- Nakheel Properties headquartered in Dubai.
- Al Barsha area development and Dubai Marathon begin.
- Dubai Internet City opens.
- 4 November: Dubai Media City inaugurated.[18]
- 2001
- 1 May Artificial archipelagos the Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali announced.
- June: Construction begins on Palm Jumeirah.
- 2002
- 9 January: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and eco-resort Al Maha founded.
- 9 February: Million square feed academic free zone Dubai Knowledge Village announced.[38]
- 16 February: Dubai International Financial Centre inaugurated.
- 6 November: $1.8 billion Dubai Healthcare City free economic zone announced.
- Middle East Broadcasting Center headquartered in Dubai.
- Artificial archipelago Palm Jebel Ali construction begins.
- Population: 1,089,000.[39]
- The Dubai Multi Commodities Center is established.
- 2003
- September: International Monetary Fund meets in Dubai.[2]
- Al Arabiya television and CNBC Arabiya television begin broadcasting.[18]
- Executive Council of Dubai[40] and Dubai Media Incorporated established.
- Dubai Knowledge Village opens.[41]
- First Dubai Tennis Championships.
- June: International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) launched.[42]
- 5 May: The World (archipelago) project announced.
- Dubai Festival City construction begins.
- 12 May: Dubai Maritime City project announced.
- 16 June: Emirates places $19 billion biggest order in aviation history for 71 wide-bodied planes.[43]
- Dubai Humanitarian City established.[44] (Later to become International Humanitarian City)
- 7days newspaper begins publication.
- 2004
- Dubai Autodrome opens.[34]
- Dubai One television begins broadcasting.
- Dubai Silicon Oasis is inaugurated.[45]
- Planned second airport to be located in Jebel Ali confirmed.
- September: Foundation stone of world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, laid.[46]
- October: Dubai Holding investment company established.
- December: Dubai International Film Festival inaugurated
- December Business Bay development[41] project announced.
- December: Dubai School of Government launched (To become Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government).
- 2005
- 27 January: Dubai holds its first FEI World Endurance Riding Championship,[47] Dubai International Endurance City opens.
- 7 March: Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs established.[48]
- Emirates Today newspaper begins publication.[49]
- RAK Petroleum headquartered in Dubai.
- Mall of the Emirates (with Ski Dubai) opens.
- Dubai RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) formed.
- Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange inaugurated.[50]
- DP World founded from merger of Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International
- September: Construction labor strike.[48][51]
- October: Dubai police introduces hotline for workers to report labour issues.[52]
- November: $8 billion Jebel Ali Airport City project renamed Dubai World Central.
- 2006
- January: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies in Australia's Gold Coast.[53]
- January: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE.[19]
- February: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum becomes Prime Minister of the UAE.[19]
- February: $15 billion Dubai Aerospace Enterprise launched.
- February: Dubai International Academic City development begins.
- March: Dubai port operator DP World acquires P&O for $7 billion.
- March: US house committee votes 62-2 to block DP World from operating US ports. DP World divests them.
- 21 March: Construction labor demonstration.[48][54]
- 16 May: Construction labor strike.[48][55]
- Emirates Green Building Council headquartered in Dubai.
- Dubai World investment company established.
- Population: 1,354,980.[56]
- Dubai's education regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Agency (KHDA) founded.[57]
- December: Women only pink taxis go into service.[58]
- 2007
- February: New UAE telco 'Du' launches.
- June: Dubai's Salik (Meaning 'clear') road toll comes into effect.
- June: Dubai Real Estate Corporation founded.
- July: 'Temporary' crossing, the Floating Bridge opens.
- August: Real Estate regulator Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) founded.[59]
- Business Bay Crossing, originally named the Ras Al Khor Bridge, opens.
- Gulf Art Fair begins.
- Sheikh Mohammed announces the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, a five-point long-term strategy for the city.[60]
- Dubai World Cup prize money raised to $10 million.
- Dubai Studio City inaugurated.
- Dubai International City built.[61]
- September: Dubai Cares charity founded. The initial fund-raising drive raises over Dhs1 billion.[62]
- 2008
- March: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority formed.[63]
- March: New Maktoum Bridge opened.
- 26 March: 2008 Dubai explosion in Al Quoz.
- March: New low cost carrier Fly Dubai announced.[64]
- Dubai Sports City opens.
- Tashkeel (art entity) established.[65]
- Airport Dubai International Terminal 3 built.
- 1,500 room Atlantis the Palm hotel & resort launched with 1,000 fireworks.
- 2009
- New Year celebrations[66] and the opening celebration of the Dubai Shopping Festival[67] cancelled in solidarity with Gaza.
- 29 March: Chechen Yamadayev murdered in Dubai.[19]
- Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall, inaugurated.
- 1 June: FlyDubai commences operations.
- September: Red Line (Dubai Metro) begins operating.[1]
- Almas Tower built.
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium opens.
- Dubai World restructures.
2010s
- 2010
- 4 January: Burj Khalifa skyscraper opens (tallest in world).[19]
- 19 January: Palestinian Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh assassinated.[19]
- 28 January: Meydan Racecourse opens.
- 4 February: New oilfield east of Rashid field announced, named Jalila.
- 1 July: Al Maktoum International Airport begins operations.
- 2011
- Green Line (Dubai Metro) begins operating Palm Deira station (Dubai Metro) opens.
- Salsali Private Museum founded.
- 11 October: Emirates NBD takes over Dubai Bank.
- 2012
- Princess Tower and JW Marriott Marquis Dubai built.
- 21 March: Dubai Modern Art Museum & Opera House District projects announced.[68]
- 12 June: Dubai formally launches its bid for World Expo 2020.[69]
- 30 November: Restoration of 'Union House', where the UAE treaty was signed in 1971, commences.[70]
- 2013
- 13 February: $1.5bn Bluewaters Island project announced, to include world's largest Ferris Wheel.[71]
- 4 March: Sheikh Mohammed establishes the Emirates Literature Foundation, to include the Dubai International Writers' Centre.[72]
- Al Barsha Police Station built.[73]
- The Mine (gallery) opens.
- Population: 2,214,00.[74]
- 27 November: Dubai and the UAE win the bid for World Expo 2020.[75]
- 2014
- February: Dubai launches $1mn 'Drones for Good' award.[76]
- 5 July: World's largest mall and indoor theme park, the 48 million square foot Mall of the World project announced.[77]
- 16 July: The establishment of the UAE Space Agency and the launch of a Mars mission is announced.
- 8 September: Dubai launches the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government innovation.[78]
- 27 October: Dubai announces $1.2 billion investment in innovation through free zone operator TECOM.[79]
- 17 December: Dubai Plan 2021 development strategy is announced.[80]
- Opera Grand, the first tower in the Dubai Opera House District, opens.
- 2015
- Bicycle regulations issued.[81]
- 6 May: UAE Mars probe named Hope.[82]
See also
- History of Dubai
- List of rulers of the emirate of Dubai
- List of universities and colleges in Dubai
- List of schools in Dubai
- List of companies of Dubai
- List of shopping malls in Dubai
- List of hospitals in Dubai
- List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai
- Timeline of Abu Dhabi
- Years in the United Arab Emirates
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Further reading
- "Dibai (Dabai)". Persian Gulf Pilot. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1920.
- "United Arab Emirates: Dubai", Arab Gulf States, Lonely Planet, 1993, p. 308+, OL 8314448M
- Richard Trench (ed.), Arab Gulf Cities: Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah (Archives Editions, 1994)
- Vision 2010, 2000
- Sampler and Eigner. From Sand to Silicon. 2003.
- Yasser Elsheshtawy (2004). "Redrawing boundaries: Dubai, an emerging global city". In Yasser Elsheshtawy. Planning Middle Eastern Cities. Routledge. pp. 169–199. ISBN 978-1-134-41010-1.
- Dubai Strategic Plan, 2007
- Ahmed Kanna (2007). "Dubai in a Jagged World". Middle East Report. USA: Middle East Research and Information Project (243). JSTOR 25164788.
- "Dubai: Sudden City", National Geographic Magazine, Washington DC, 211, January 2007
- Martin Hvidt (2009). "The Dubai Model: An Outline of Key Development-Process Elements in Dubai". International Journal of Middle East Studies. 41. JSTOR 40389254.
- Yasser Elsheshtawy (2010). Dubai: Behind an Urban Spectacle. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-26119-1.
- "Dubai's five-year economic turnaround: timeline; Key dates in the emirate's journey from bust to boom", The Telegraph, UK, March 2014
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