After the Emirates gained independence in 1971, oil wealth continued to flow to the area, and traditional mud-brick huts were rapidly replaced with banks, boutiques and modern highrises.
Logo de que os Emiratos obtiveran a súa independencia en 1971, a riqueza petroleira continuou fluíndo e a zona de chozas de adobe tradicionais foron substituídas rapidamente por bancos, boutiques e rañaceos modernos.