Great books that provide a sense of the city, from the Traveler online Ultimate Travel Library.
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Dubai Tales, by Mohammad Al Murr (1990)
Collection of charming, occasionally controversial, and compelling short stories by one of Dubai’s few Emirati authors translated into English; provides a peek into Emirati homes, domestic life, and personal relationships.
The Wink of the Mona Lisa and Other Stories From the Gulf, by Mohammad Al Murr (1994)
Another engaging selection of stories offering an all-too-rare insight into the rich traditional culture and daily life of Arabia.
Coffee and Dates, edited by Shihab Ghanem (2007)
Anthology of Emirati poetry and short stories, translated into English; the lyrical pieces touch on a gamut of topics from love and marriage to the loss of traditional life.
Telling Tales: An Oral History of Dubai, by Julia Wheeler and Paul Thuysbaert (2005)
Moving personal accounts of how dramatically everyday life has changed in Dubai in its rapid metamorphosis from tranquil fishing village to frenetic Arabian metropolis; told by Dubai’s most prominent citizens and illuminated with stunning black-and-white images.
Father of Dubai: Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, by Graeme Wilson (1999)
Fascinating biography of the founder of modern Dubai and father of current Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, chronicling the challenges Sheikh Rashid faced and opportunities he seized to develop Dubai.
