Wednesday 14 July 2010

Landmarks of Dubai















Burj Al Arab:
Burj Al Arab has become an iconic symbol of Dubai. It is one of the regions most famous tourist landmarks, and as a hotel it has set new standards for excellence in Arabian hospitality. The hotel, which was inaugurated in 1999, established its presence with its futuristic and magnificent exterior.


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The World:
An archipelago of 300 manmade islands off the coast of Dubai, created from sand dredged from the sea. The World is a landmark for future eco-tourism projects worldwide. The World is one of several tourist and commerce related projects off the coast of Dubai which can be seen from space.


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Dubai Marina:
Set to be the world’s largest manmade marina, located close to the heart of ‘new Dubai’ and linked with Jabel Ali Port Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and the American University in Dubai.

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Dubai Internet City:
An information-technology park created as a free economic zone by the Government of Dubai, Major companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Nokia and UAE based companies sich as i-Make and Acette have established operations at the DIC, attracted by taxation and custom benefits guaranteed by law for the next 50 years.


Dubailand:
An entertainment complex set to be opened in four phases over the next decade. The complex will eventually include six zones, or worlds to be known as Attractions and Experience World, Retail and Entertainment World, Themes Leisure and Vacation World, Eco-Tourism World, Sports and Outdoor World and Downtown.

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Mall of Arabia:
Set to be the largest shopping mall in the world the City of Arabia will play host to this wonder of modern consumer activity. Final Gross Leasable property will be 10 million sq. ft.



Dubai Sports City:
An entire sports city currently under construction in the entertainment complex of Dubailand, featuring apartment buildings as well as state-of-the-art stadiums and facilities. Dubai Sports City will be the envy of venues around the world. Its centre-piece, a 60,000 seat, multi-purpose outdoor stadium, will play host to football, athletic and rugby matches.

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Business Bay:
A central business district located in Downtown Dubai. Designed primarily for international trade purposes, Business Bay will have upwards of 230 buildings for both commercial and residential purposes.

Dubai Metro:
A driverless, fully automated rail network, set to be the largest of its kind in the world. Dubai Metro will comfortably connect a city of an estimated 15 million visitors a year by 2010. Its first stage will be finished by 2009.


Burj Dubai:
Opening in 2009, the Burj Dubai is a super-tall skyscraper set to be the tallest in the world. In a breathtaking design, which encompasses the makings of a small city in its interior, the Burj Dubai will be the center piece of Dubai’s new Dubaitown District.



Palm Trilogy:
Many know Palm Jumeirah as an international icon, but few realize that it was created help solve Dubai's beach shortage. The Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum drew a sketch of a palm tree, realizing its fronds would provide more beach frontage than a traditional circular island. From this insight, the idea of Palm Jumeirah was born and the trilogy of islands envisioned including the Palm Deira and the Palm Jebel Ali.



Atlantis:
Atlantis, The Palm is a 1,539 room, ocean-themed destination resort located at the centre of the crescent of the man-made Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. This US$1.5 billion joint venture project was developed with Dubai Government owned, Istithmar. Opening in September 2008, the resort will utilise the 46 hectares site with 17 hectares of water park amusement, further marine and entertainment attractions and a collection of some of the most renowned world-class chefs including Nobu, Giorgio Locatelli, Santi Santamaria and Michel Rostang. Atlantis, The Palm will offer an unprecedented entertainment centre, an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops and extensive meeting and convention facilities. It will be home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with some 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.

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