Sustainable Development Many people wonder why oil is so important to us. Oil is a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use of fuel or lubricant. The amount of uses for oil are endless. Oil is used for clothing, fuel for transportation, cosmetics, plastic, paint, etc. This gives a great importance to the substance called oil. Most of what we use or see on a day to day basis maybe slightly contain oil or be mostly comprised of it. In addition, petroleum that is used to make oil is mined daily from the earth slowly will not be available to us in the near future. We as in the entire world extracts about ninety million barrels daily compared to the one trillion amount of barrels left in our world hypothesized by scientists. If
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Dubai is a booming city because of its main export of oil. Before its exportation of oil, it was an empty wasteland with few stores and many people homeless. Dubai had various rulers every decade and they mostly used pearl trade as their revenue. However, in the great depression in the 1930’s, pearl trade lost its value and Dubai was doomed to a devastating fate. Pearl trade being their most exported item losing its value was a major blow. In the year 1966, Dubai discovered oil. This was a major turning point for their history. Discovery of oil was only one of the only great things to happen to Dubai. Joining the independent country of Qatar and receiving its own currency known as Riyal allowed for its development. A few years later, Dubai joined Qatar to form the country of United Arab Emirates. This is the start of a great nation filled with oil to sustain development of the …show more content…
Its famous hotels with gold doors to its high skyscrapers, Dubai is entertaining everywhere you go. Dubai did not want to only rely on its oil for its only source of revenue. It converted its profit from oil into its attractions which allows for Dubai to sustain development. The projects that we worked on that made a major impact on it were the Port Rashid for its cruise ships. The Burj Khalifa which is a high skyscraper for residents to live or enjoy themselves in a hotel. The Mall of Emirates which is a giant hotel with cinemas, indoor ski lodge, restaurants, etc. What is more amazing then the completed projects in Dubai is the ongoing projects. The Maritime City that has a port and allows residents with yachts to station. Also, this city is used for industrial, commercial, residential, etc. The Dubai Metro is expected to allow one million passengers per day. The Global Village is a major development which will include restaurants, movies, various cultures, etc. The artificial islands allow for more commercial activities with a whole island available for resorts, restaurants, hotels, etc. The only island built has a palm like shape called Palm Jumeriah made of rock and sand. Back before Dubai had its oil, the city really suffered. The streets was empty and had many homeless people. The amount our world extracts oil daily compared to how much we have left will only last for about forty
Dubai is a booming city because of its main export of oil. Before its exportation of oil, it was an empty wasteland with few stores and many people homeless. Dubai had various rulers every decade and they mostly used pearl trade as their revenue. However, in the great depression in the 1930’s, pearl trade lost its value and Dubai was doomed to a devastating fate. Pearl trade being their most exported item losing its value was a major blow. In the year 1966, Dubai discovered oil. This was a major turning point for their history. Discovery of oil was only one of the only great things to happen to Dubai. Joining the independent country of Qatar and receiving its own currency known as Riyal allowed for its development. A few years later, Dubai joined Qatar to form the country of United Arab Emirates. This is the start of a great nation filled with oil to sustain development of the …show more content…
Its famous hotels with gold doors to its high skyscrapers, Dubai is entertaining everywhere you go. Dubai did not want to only rely on its oil for its only source of revenue. It converted its profit from oil into its attractions which allows for Dubai to sustain development. The projects that we worked on that made a major impact on it were the Port Rashid for its cruise ships. The Burj Khalifa which is a high skyscraper for residents to live or enjoy themselves in a hotel. The Mall of Emirates which is a giant hotel with cinemas, indoor ski lodge, restaurants, etc. What is more amazing then the completed projects in Dubai is the ongoing projects. The Maritime City that has a port and allows residents with yachts to station. Also, this city is used for industrial, commercial, residential, etc. The Dubai Metro is expected to allow one million passengers per day. The Global Village is a major development which will include restaurants, movies, various cultures, etc. The artificial islands allow for more commercial activities with a whole island available for resorts, restaurants, hotels, etc. The only island built has a palm like shape called Palm Jumeriah made of rock and sand. Back before Dubai had its oil, the city really suffered. The streets was empty and had many homeless people. The amount our world extracts oil daily compared to how much we have left will only last for about forty