Timeline of Dubai

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Dubai , United Arab Emirates.

Contents

Prior to 20th century

In 20th century

21st century

2000s

2010s

2020s

2020

2021 and 2022

January

June

July

October

December

2023

January

February

March

May

June

July

August

April

March

May

June

November

Sports

2024

January

February

April

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

2025

See also

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