were influential during their time for 3-4 Centuries. Lets see what History writes about Dubai. The Florence of the Middle East does not sound likely.
Hey its all about opinions. History writes itself and if the future capital of culture is to be found in the Middle East, my money is on Iraq or Iran.
Then again what do I know, Liverpool was decided by the UK Government as the best option for its bid for the European Captital of Culture. ( Nothing personal but FFS)
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