Dubai's Business Bay is similar in nature to Manhattan or Ginza, which are the business centers for the cities of New York and Tokyo. The legendary Dubai Creek - an important aspect of Dubai's trading past that have shaped Dubai from a fishing and pearl diving center to international port; has been extended considering its significance as a trade centre that harbors the stance of Dubai as the business hub of the region. Business Bay is a symbol of Dubai's progress as it embodies the crucial role the Creek played in Dubai's past as well its future.