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Jenny Clayton visits Dubai and Abu Dhabi to see how these two emirates are coping with the credit crisis.

As the less well-known, wealthier neighbour of Dubai, Abu Dhabi has never sought the limelight. But, with potentially disastrous timing in the light of the global economic crisis, the emirate has embarked on a massive cultural development programme including beach resorts, housing, art galleries, museums and an opera house.