This timely and unique publication explores in-depth the breathtaking transformation of Dubai from primitive settlement to a global city at the vanguard of architectural innovation. The first comprehensive, fully illustrated survey of the history and future of the city, it thoroughly charts the political, social and economic conditions that have made such a phenomenon possible. Dubai: Growing Through Architecture is a groundbreaking publication that celebrates the innovative spirit and remarkable drive of Dubai's visionaries to create a city of the future built on superlatives.