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Every Tale. Every Emirate.
UAETales tells the stories of all seven emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Practical guides, place profiles and people stories, researched from official sources.
- Mohamed Alabbar: The Man Behind Emaar, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
Mohamed Alabbar is the Emirati businessman who founded Emaar Properties in 1997 and built the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest malls. He is one of the UAE’s richest people, with an estimated net worth of $3 billion according to the Forbes 2026 billionaires list. Born in