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Wednesday 10 July 2013

Amazing Dubai


Amazing Dubai
Located in the deserts on the Persian Gulf is one of the world's fastest growing cities, Dubai, The largest, most developed and attractive city in the United Arab Emirates. Though they have a history of trade of sea food and stones, being a major international hub since it was controlled by the British decades ago; real estate has taken pivotal stage. Dubai has transformed its skyline with plenty of steel, glass and locally inspired architecture. Its construction projects are designed in the new and attractive ways to make records.


Some prominent and interesting places in Dubai



Burj Khalifa




Burj is an Arabic word means “Tower”. It is visible almost from anywhere in Dubai. Its design was influenced by the six petal desert flower as well as incorporating patterns found within Islamic architecture.
Opened on January 4, 2010 as the world's tallest man-made structure.
828 meters high.
World's highest mosque on the 158th floor.
World's highest swimming pool on the 76th floor.

  



Artificial Archipelago ( World Islands Design)







Located 4 kilometers off the coast, it is an artificial archipelago consisting of around 260 individual islands which together create an image of the Earth's surface.
Each island is for sale, although most of them have been sold. The project has encountered some financial problems and work was halted in 2009. There is no specific date for its completion nor the completion of any construction on any of the islands.





Burj Al Arab




Rising out of the Persian Gulf on its own private island, the Burj Al Arab is a world class luxury hotel. The architecture of the building was inspired by the sail of Arabian dhow ship. Inside, they building was constructed to scream decadence, with double story rooms and a restaurant featuring a 990,000 liter aquarium.





The Palm Jumeirah



The Palm Jumeirah was the first artificial land mass built off the shore of Dubai in the pattern of Palm. It extends 5 km out to sea and covers an area of roughly 25 square kilometers.
Its unique design helps add 520 kilometers to Dubai's coastline. It is the only complete project of its kind. It is the self-proclaimed "Eighth Wonder of the World."



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