Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Dubai (UAE) - the fastest growing city in the world. Over the past 10-15 years, the city preobrazilcya beyond recognition ...

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But urbanization Dubai, seen from space:



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October 11, 2006



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August 28, 1990



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January 24, 1973

So, Dubai, United Arab Emirates:



Currently Dubai is about 20% of the world cranes.



Quay Dubai. When completed, it will be the largest building in the world Coastal.



The Palm Islands in Dubai. The largest artificial islands in the world. They can be seen even from space.



With the completion of the islands they will be around 2, 000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, theaters, generally all that is required to support about 500, 000 campers.



The World Islands. 300 artificially made islands in the shape of the globe. The price of one of the island from 25 to 30 million dollars.



The Burj al-Arab Hotel - the largest hotel in the world. Considered the only seven-star hotel in the world. It stands on an artificial island.



Hydropolis - the world's first underwater hotel. Manufactured in Germany, met in Dubai. Planning to open in 2007.



The Burj Dubai. Construction began in 2005 and finished in 2008. The approximate height of over 800 meters, which is 40% higher than the current tallest building, Taipei 101.



So it will look like Dubai in 2008-2009.



At the moment, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, USA, is the largest amusement park in the world. Dubailand will be twice more, about 270 million square meters. Cost of the project over $ 20 billion.




Dubai Sports City. A huge complex for sports games in Dubailand.


According to the plan Dubailand should attract about 200,000 visitors daily.


After the completion of Ocean Heights and The Princess Tower will be the highest residential buildings in the world.


On the coast of Dubai will be located more than 200 skyscrapers. Construction completed in 2008.


The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping center in the world. More than 830 thousand square meters and about 1,000 stores.


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