Topic: Dubai still has one most beautiful buildings in the world. (Read 172 times)
nefore the oil industry the Arabs worked fishing for pearls. Actually commerce and tourism are themost important activities of its economy although they are still an oil producing country.
Burj Khalifa, Khalifa also spelled Khalīfah, mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, U.A.E., that is the world’s tallest building, according to all three of the main criteria by which such buildings are judged (see Researcher’s Note: Heights of Buildings). Burj Khalifa (“Khalifa Tower”), known during construction as Burj Dubai, was officially named to honour the president of the neighbouring emirate of Abū Ẓaby, Sheikh Khalīfah ibn Zāyid Āl Nahyān. Although the tower was formally opened on Jan. 4, 2010, the entirety of the interior was not complete at that time. Built to house a variety of commercial, residential, and hospitality ventures, the tower—whose intended height remained a closely guarded secret throughout its construction—reached completion at 162 floors and a height of 2,717 feet (828 metres). It was designed by the Chicago-based architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Adrian Smith served as architect, and William F. Baker served as structural engineer.
What are your thoughts on Dubai and it buildings ?
Dubai is the most unique among all places in the middle east. Dubai is not strict when it comes to alcohol, which I entiely like LOL. Also I read an article saying that Dubai is the New York in the middle east.
Well they've certainly gone a long way from a sandy arab country into one of the finest economic countries in the world. That basically goes to show how their leaders are efficient in making the most out of their resources.
Burj Khalifa, Khalifa also spelled Khalīfah, mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, U.A.E., that is the world’s tallest building, according to all three of the main criteria by which such buildings are judged (see Researcher’s Note: Heights of Buildings). Burj Khalifa (“Khalifa Tower”), known during construction as Burj Dubai, was officially named to honour the president of the neighbouring emirate of Abū Ẓaby, Sheikh Khalīfah ibn Zāyid Āl Nahyān. Although the tower was formally opened on Jan. 4, 2010, the entirety of the interior was not complete at that time. Built to house a variety of commercial, residential, and hospitality ventures, the tower—whose intended height remained a closely guarded secret throughout its construction—reached completion at 162 floors and a height of 2,717 feet (828 metres). It was designed by the Chicago-based architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Adrian Smith served as architect, and William F. Baker served as structural engineer.
What are your thoughts on Dubai and it buildings ?
Dubai is the most unique among all places in the middle east. Dubai is not strict when it comes to alcohol, which I entiely like LOL. Also I read an article saying that Dubai is the New York in the middle east.
There are far more men than women
Of Dubai’s 2.5 million-strong population, 1.7 million are male – that’s almost 70 per cent. Females account for just over 30 per cent of Dubai’s population, according to official census statistics. The higher proportion of men is attributed to the fact that most of the city’s expats are males, who have left their families behind in their home countries.
Dubai residents are a sprightly bunch, too. 58 per cent of the population is aged 25 to 44, with the majority of people aged 30 to 34. Clearly, the cut-and-thrust expat lifestyle is best suited to youngsters: just 15 per cent of the population is aged 45 or over.
Of Dubai’s 2.5 million-strong population, 1.7 million are male – that’s almost 70 per cent. Females account for just over 30 per cent of Dubai’s population, according to official census statistics. The higher proportion of men is attributed to the fact that most of the city’s expats are males, who have left their families behind in their home countries.
Dubai residents are a sprightly bunch, too. 58 per cent of the population is aged 25 to 44, with the majority of people aged 30 to 34. Clearly, the cut-and-thrust expat lifestyle is best suited to youngsters: just 15 per cent of the population is aged 45 or over.
The locals are rich, but occasionally forgetful
In case you were in any doubt that Dubai’s residents are minted, take a look at its lost-and-found statistics. In 2015, a passenger left AED146,000 (£35,000) in cash in a Dubai Airport toilet cubicle (it was returned to her) – and in the first four months of 2016 a whopping AED42,171 (£9,000) cash was left in the airport’s lost property.
According to Dubai Police, two diamond rings worth AED150,000 (£33,400) were also handed in to the airport authorities. And in October 2016, a taxi driver handed in a gold ingot that had been left in his cab. It was worth AED3.5million (£780,000), and was later reunited with its owner.
In case you were in any doubt that Dubai’s residents are minted, take a look at its lost-and-found statistics. In 2015, a passenger left AED146,000 (£35,000) in cash in a Dubai Airport toilet cubicle (it was returned to her) – and in the first four months of 2016 a whopping AED42,171 (£9,000) cash was left in the airport’s lost property.
According to Dubai Police, two diamond rings worth AED150,000 (£33,400) were also handed in to the airport authorities. And in October 2016, a taxi driver handed in a gold ingot that had been left in his cab. It was worth AED3.5million (£780,000), and was later reunited with its owner.
Emiratis tend to keep to themselves, away from the main tourist drag, so it’s highly unlikely you’ll get chatting on the beach – indeed, most tourists only encounter one Emirati on their holidays: when they get their passport stamped at the airport.
Border control is staffed almost entirely by Emiratis (indeed, most bureaucratic roles are reserved for “nationals”), but this isn’t the ideal place to strike up a conversation about local life. If you do have burning questions, keep them for a visit to the Sheikh Mohammed Museum of Cultural Understanding – a brilliant initiative that connects holidaymakers with Emirati people for cooking lessons, traditional dinners and heritage tours.
Emirati nationals are far outnumbered by expats in Dubai, to the tune of almost six to one. The majority of the population is Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Asian and Western.
Border control is staffed almost entirely by Emiratis (indeed, most bureaucratic roles are reserved for “nationals”), but this isn’t the ideal place to strike up a conversation about local life. If you do have burning questions, keep them for a visit to the Sheikh Mohammed Museum of Cultural Understanding – a brilliant initiative that connects holidaymakers with Emirati people for cooking lessons, traditional dinners and heritage tours.
Emirati nationals are far outnumbered by expats in Dubai, to the tune of almost six to one. The majority of the population is Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Asian and Western.
surprising things you probably didn't know about Dubai
1. You'll probably only meet one 'local' person
1. You'll probably only meet one 'local' person
Dubai has one of the highest per capita incomes. Although Dubai owes its initial wealth to the discovery of oil in the 1960s and this was the major contributor to the GDP, today oil only contributes 10% of the total GDP. 90% of the GDP is from the non -oil sector.
Almost all these structures were built using slave labor. There is no minimum wage in the United Arab Emirates, and they import hundreds of thousands of laborers from countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ever year to work on the construction sector. These laborers work for close to 12 hours a day, with salaries averaging around $2 per hour.
Yes i do area that laborer might not have good wages, but Dubai has the environment for entrepreneurship and for business to grow.
Almost all these structures were built using slave labor. There is no minimum wage in the United Arab Emirates, and they import hundreds of thousands of laborers from countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ever year to work on the construction sector. These laborers work for close to 12 hours a day, with salaries averaging around $2 per hour.
Dubailand will have different themes namely: Attractions and Experience World, Sports and Outdoor World, Eco-tourism World, Themed Leisure and Vacation World, Retail and Entertainment world and Downtown. It will be built in four stages, the first of which is already well underway, with completion of the entire project expected by 2020.
As a major part of the future growth in tourism, Dubai is building Dubailand. This project is projected to be the most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment destination ever created.
I agree. Besides having the most beautiful buildings it also have tje highest skyscrapers. It also have one of the most innovative technology in building structures.
Great! Thinking of an holiday in dubai? where would you like to stay?
We'll see the truth about arab rulers, when oilmoney come to an end. Bright fire extinguishes fast
Probably why they're trying to switch over to renewables. At least they understand their problem when it comes to Economics, even if they don't seem to care about their cultural issues.
Besides having the most beautiful buildings it also have the highest skyscrapers. It also have one of the most innovative technology in building structures.
We'll see the truth about arab rulers, when oilmoney come to an end. Bright fire extinguishes fast
I do not like dubai and its buildings for sure. Dubai is very expensive and its life style very extravagant. In europe and any other parts of the world have many spectecular buildings. High buildings does not represent beauty for sure.
Hhahaha. i believe i understand you. Every city is built for a purpose and serves several needs. Dubai is structured with class in mind, and focused on tourism. To natives, it does not seem expensive.
I do not like dubai and its buildings for sure. Dubai is very expensive and its life style very extravagant. In europe and any other parts of the world have many spectecular buildings. High buildings does not represent beauty for sure.
Call it the Jumeirah Grand Mosque whose entire part is made of white stone in medieval style, or Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Oman who has chandelier lights decorated with Swarovski crystals. Everything looks stunning, especially when the day begins to darken and the mosque lights turned on. The house of worship will be beautifully lit.
Yes, dubai is a city of light. Never seen a city so lighted like dubai.
Upon its inauguration in January 2010, Burj Khalifa easily surpassed the Taipei 101 (Taipei Financial Center) building in Taipei, Taiwan, which measured 1,667 feet (508 metres), as the world’s tallest building. At the same time, Burj Khalifa broke numerous other records, including the world’s tallest freestanding structure, the world’s highest occupied floor, and the world’s highest outdoor observation deck.
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