Dubai.. again

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 01:47 AM

This was the main street of Dubai, in 1990, and it has changed just slightly over the intervening years

This was the same street in 1993

..but it had changed even more by last year

Due to the present building boom, Dubai is said to currently have up to 25% of all the world's cranes

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:03 AM

Dubai Waterfront
When completed it will become the largest waterfront development in the world

All of this was built in the last 5 years, including that island taht looks like a palm tree

They are the largest artificial islands in the world and can be seen from space. Three of these Palms will be made.

Upon completion, the resort will have 2,000 cillas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, movie theatres, and many other facilities

The World Islands
300 artificially created islands in the shape of the world. EAch island will have an estimated cost of $25-$30 million

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:07 AM

Hydropolis, the world's first underwater hotel. Entirely built in Germany and then assembled in Dubai, it is scheduled to be completed by 2009 after many delays

Burj Dubai, more than 800 meters, more than 140 stories

Downtown Dubai

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:13 AM

The Al-Burj - centerpiece of Dubai waterfront, once completed it will take over the title of tallest structure

It was announced that the final height of this tower will be 1200 meters - 30% taller than Burj Dubai

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:19 AM

Edited by noor2 at 12-4-2019 07:58 AM

The Trump International Hotel & Tower, which will be the centerpiece of one of the palm islands

Dubailand - twice bigger than Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort which is the largest single-site employer with 58,000 employees

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:31 AM

Edited by noor2 at 12-4-2019 07:59 AM

Dubai Marina
Some of the tallest buildings in the world, such as Ocean Heights and The Princess Tower, which will be the largest residential building in the world at over 100 stories, will line the Dubai Marina

Ski Dubai (already opened) is the largest indoor skiing facility in the world. This is a rendered image on another future indoor skiing facility that is being planned

The Dubai Mall, will be the largest shopping mall in the world with over 9 million square feet of shopping and around 1000 stores

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:48 AM

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:49 AM

Edited by noor2 at 12-4-2019 07:55 AM

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 02:58 AM

Dubai Rotating Tower

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 03:00 AM

Time Residences Dubai - The first fully rotating apartment building, which offers its residents 360-degree views across the Dubai cityscape

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 03:01 AM

TipinTakTipu · Post time 9-8-2008 03:06 AM

The Ras al Khaimah Convention and Exhibtion Centre looks a lot likesomething out of Star Wars. Unlike the traditional high-rise building,the design for the Ras al Khaimah Convention and Exhibition Centreaccommodates all primary functions, such as the convention centre,hotel rooms, apartments, offices and retail space in a giant sphere.