There is very little knowledge about the pre-Islamic culture in the south eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. The only thing known is that many of the ancient towns in the situated nearby were created as trading centres connecting the Western and Eastern Worlds.

A Discovery

During the construction of new sewer lines in Dubai Internet City, the remains of a Mangrove Swamp, dating 7,000 years back, was discovered. The area had been consumed in sand for more than 5,000 years, as the coastline drew back towards the inland becoming part of the present City’s coastline.