Dubai, UAE)

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

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And here is the urbanization of Dubai, as seen from space:

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October 11, 2006

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So, the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

Currently, about 20% of all cranes in the world are located in Dubai.

Dubai embankment. When completed, it will be the largest coastal structure in the world.

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

Once the islands are completed, there will be about 2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, theaters, in general, everything that is needed to support about 500,000 vacationers.

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

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

Hydropolis is the world's first underwater hotel. Manufactured in Germany, assembled in Dubai. They plan to open in 2007.

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

This is what Dubai will look like in 2008-2009.

Currently, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, USA, is the largest amusement park in the world. Dubailand will be twice as large, about 270 million square meters. The project price is more than 20 billion dollars.

Dubai Sports City. Huge sports complex in Dubailand.

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

Once completed, Ocean Heights and The Princess Tower will become the tallest residential buildings in the world.

More than 200 skyscrapers will be located on the Dubai coast. Construction will end in 2008.

The Dubai Mall will become the largest shopping center in the world. More than 830 thousand square meters and about 1000 stores.