Dubai - The Desert That Dreamed the Future

Dubai - The Desert That Dreamed the Future is the story of a city that defied geography, history, and probability to become one of the world's most remarkable metropolises.

From a small creek settlement and pearl-diving economy, Dubai transformed itself in just one generation into a global hub of trade, finance, tourism, and innovation. This book traces that journey - from the creation of free zones and Emirates Airline, to the rise of megaprojects like Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, to Dubai's positioning in the battle for the New Silk Road.

But this is not only a chronicle of infrastructure and policy. It is also a narrative of identity, leadership, and resilience. Dubai's unique blend of Emirati heritage, cosmopolitan diversity, and futurization strategy has created a new archetype of the global city.

Written by Dr. Slim Saïdi - a witness, stakeholder, actor, and enabler in Dubai's journey - this book offers insider insight with global relevance. It explores the paradoxes and vulnerabilities of Dubai's model, while celebrating its audacity to dream and discipline to deliver.

For leaders, scholars, and dreamers alike, Dubai Inc. is both a case study and a parable: a reminder that destiny is not given, but designed.

It counts The Incredible Journey of a City That Rewrote Destiny