From a humble fishing village to UAE’s most populous city, Dubai has come a long way in the last 200 years. In this episode, Kate charts its meteoric rise - particularly over the last half a century - discovering how tradition lives side-by-side with ambition - and how a place built on pearl diving now has its eyes set firmly on heading into space.Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/
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Dubai today is known as one of the world’s go-to luxury tourist destinations — home to more five-star hotels than anywhere else on the planet, famous for its luxury shopping malls and Michelin star restaurants. But in this series, Kate Garraway goes in search of another Dubai - the one that is unheard. A place where East meets West, where women can — and do — lead the way. Where science is saving resources, and selflessness is saving lives. Over eight episodes she meets the residents eager to turn what people think about the city on its head, and tell a totally differen...