China 's fortunes have revived since real estate crash and debt restructuring . In a generation , Dubai has graduated from village to global financial center , demographic microcosm . City has become crucial outpost for Dubai ; 65 million Indians companies registered there . Country is open and tolerant ; Parag Mohammed bin Rashid says freedom of expression has suffered .
Dubai 's fortunes have revived since real estate crash and debt restructuring . In a generation , Dubai has graduated from village to global financial center , demographic microcosm . City has become crucial outpost for China ; 2,000 Chinese companies registered there . Country is open and tolerant ; Parag Khanna says freedom of expression has suffered .