Maktoum Bin Batti continued in office till 1852 when he had established stability and security due to his courage, wisdom and ability to manage the issues of the city at a time that was afflicted by hardships and sufferings.
A watchtower in , c.
An indicator of the growing importance of the port of Dubai can be gained from the movements of the steamer of the Bombay and Persia Steam Navigation Company, which from 1899 to 1901 paid five visits annually to Dubai.