As Dubai gears up for more years of expansion, could the city's past hold the key to its future growth? We look beyond the skyscrapers to see how Dubai is evolving into the 21st century.

Originally released by CNN, 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 28, 2019.

Introduction: Vision in the Desert (2:02); --Maritime Heritage (3:40); -- Traditional Sailing Vessels (3:38); -- Port of Jebel Ali (4:10); -- Free Zones (2:10); -- Building Projects (2:46); -- Dubai Culture (4:40); -- Credits: Vision in the Desert: Part 1 (0:09); .