Dubai - From barren desert to global powerhouse

3 days ago

Walking through Dubai Mall—one of the most visited places on the planet, welcoming more than 100 million people a year—and stepping out near the Apple Store, you suddenly look up and see the Burj Khalifa. The tallest building in the world. A sight familiar to many Maldivians, and one that still stops visitors in their tracks. But Dubai is not just