Dubai : Architecture

Θέμα: Dubai : Architecture 25.10.08 20:42

Dubai in 1990 prior to the craziness

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The same street in 2003

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All United Arab Emirates Skyscraper Diagrams

Θέμα: Hydropolis & Burj Dubai 25.10.08 20:56

Hydropolis, the world's first underwater hotel.

Entirely built in Germany and then assembled in Dubai, it is scheduled to be completed by 2009 after many delays.

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This is what downtown Dubai will look like around 2008-2009

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The Burj Dubai. Construction began in 2005 and is expected to be complete by 2008.

At an estimated height of over 800 meters, it will easily be world's tallest building when finished.

It will be almost 40% taller than the the current tallest building, the Taipei 101.

Θέμα: Al Burj & Dubai Waterfront 25.10.08 21:06

The Al Burj. This will be the centerpiece of the Dubai Waterfront.

Once completed it will take over the title of the tallest structure in the world from the Burj Dubai.

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Recently it was announced that the final height of this tower will be 1200 meters. That would make it more than 30% taller than the Burj Dubai and three times as tall as the Empire State Building.

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The Dubai Waterfront. When completed it will become the largest waterfront development in the world.

Θέμα: Trump International Hotel & Burj al Alam 25.10.08 21:27

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The Trump International Hotel & Tower, which will be the centerpiece of one of the palm islands, The Palm Jumeirah.

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The Burj al Alam, or The World Tower.

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Upon completion it will rank as the world's highest hotel. At 480 meters it will only be 28 meters shorter than the Taipei 101.

Θέμα: Dubai's bridges 25.10.08 21:30

Dubai's bridges

Θέμα: Dubailand 25.10.08 21:38

Dubai Sports City. A huge collection of sports arenas located in Dubailand.

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Dubailand will be built on 3 billion square feet (107 miles^2) at an estimated $20 billion price tag.

The site will include a purported 45 mega projects and 200 hundred other smaller projects.

Once fully completed, it is expected to attract 200,000 visitors daily.

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Θέμα: Ski Dubai & Dubai Mall 25.10.08 21:43

Ski Dubai, which is already open, is the largest indoor skiing facility in the world.

This is a rendered image of another future indoor skiing facility that is being planned.

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The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping mall in the world with over 9 million square feet of shopping and around 1000 stores.

It will be completed in 2008.

Θέμα: UAE Spaceport 25.10.08 21:49

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The UAE Spaceport would be the first spaceport in the world if construction ever gets under way.

Θέμα: The Dubai Marina 25.10.08 21:53

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The Dubai Marina is an entirely man made development that will contain over 200 highrise buildings when finished.

It will be home to some of the tallest residential structures in the world.

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Some of the tallest buildings in the world, such as Ocean Heights and The Princess Tower, which will be the largest residential building in the world at over a 100 stories, will line the Dubai Marina.

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Most of the buildings will be finished by 2009-2010.

Θέμα: Metro 25.10.08 21:55

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The Dubai Metro system, once completed, will become the largest fully automated rail system in the world.

18 km of tunnels, 51 km of viaduct, one major train depot and maintenance facilities site and several auxiliary stabling facilities.

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Dubai : Architecture Dubai-metro-2-dubaiinformer

The total fleet size will exceed 100 trains. In the city center the lines will run underground, outside the Dubai Metro System will be elevated.

Once finished (first phase in 2009), the Dubai Metro System will be the most advanced urban rail system.

Investment costs for the full Dubai Metro System will reach more than 14 billion AED. The operating costs are calculated to be approximately 570 million AED per year.

Θέμα: Dubai Creek 26.10.08 14:46

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Dubai Creek has traditionally been the vibrant heart of the city, and despite the exponential deveopment going onelsewhere it is still as busy as ever.

Dhows sail in and out, people come to play golf and of course it is home to thousands of people.

Countless thousands of others also encounter the Creek on a daily basis as they make their way over the Garhoud and Maktoum bridges on their way to Deira, Sharjah and new Dubai.

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Θέμα: Dubai's bridges 26.10.08 15:43

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Dubai's bridges

Θέμα: Internet and Media City 26.10.08 16:03

Emirate Towers

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Developer Emaar has created a string of new residential projects just inland from Dubai Marina. Among the

schemes are The Greens,

The Meadows, The Lakes, Arabian Ranches and Emirates Hills.

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Construction work began on the new schemes in 2002 and although many residents have moved in, building work in other parts is still

going on.

In total, 13,000 homes have been handed over to their new owners.

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Dubai Media City was the region's first free zone catering to companies in all sectors of the media, ranging from print and broadcast media through to advertising and public relations.

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Nearby, Dubai Internet City has drawn in major multinational companies, but local IT firms are also basing themselves in the complex.

Dubai Media City launched in 2000 with more than 50 outlets, but is now home to more than 850 firms and 5,000 workers.

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Dubai Internet City also opened in 2000 and more than 5,500 people are employed there.

Θέμα: Tennis court 28.10.08 10:51

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Burj Al Arab is the tallest hotel in the world (321 meters or 1,053 ft) and characterizes itself as the world’s only “7-star” property.

It was built in 1999 and resembles the sail of a boat.
The hotel cost $650 million to build.

The cost of staying in a suite begins at $1,000 per night; the Royal Suite is the most expensive, at $28,000 per night.

Θέμα: Nakheel Tower 13.11.08 11:26

Nakheel Tower is a skyscraper that is proposed to be built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by developer Nakheel.

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The project was previously called Al Burj (Arabic: البرج‎ "The Tower").

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The proposed tower would be 1,400 m (4,593 ft) tall, making it the world's tallest structure if built.

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Θέμα: Dubai Opera House 13.11.08 11:37

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The Dubai Opera House is the cultural centre of the proposed Lagoons district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates with preparatory work underway in anticipation of groundbreaking.

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It is being built on a new island off the city of Dubai (new islands are so the rage these days). Inside this project, we find a 2,500-seat opera house, an 800-seat playhouse, arts gallery with 54,000 square feet of space (5,000 square meters), performing arts school and a themed hotel.

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It is also said that it will feature two libraries, an outdoor theatre, and a marina.

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It will be the only opera house in the Persian Gulf region.

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Construction on the island started in 2006

Θέμα: The Gateway to Dubai Sport City 13.11.08 12:33

The Dubai Sports City is a $4 billion, 50,000,000 square feet (4,600,000 m2) mixed-use sports city.

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The city will consist of apartment buildings as well as several sports facilities. The first structures are due to open in late 2007.

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Many people believed it was going to be used in Dubai's possible bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, but Dubai never submitted a bid.

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Dubai Properties is master developer of this project for infrastructure . The project expected to be complete in 2011.

Θέμα: Twist Tower 13.11.08 12:37

Twist Tower

Moving Skyscraper

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Visionary architect Dr. David Fisher is the creator of the world’s first building in motion - the revolutionary Dynamic Tower.
It will adjust itself to the sun, wind, weather and views by rotating each floor separately.

This building will never appear exactly the same twice.

It is amazing but you will have the choice of waking up to sunrise in your bedroom and enjoying sunsets over the ocean at dinner.

In addition to being such an incredible engineering miracle it will produce energy for itself and even for other buildings because it will have wind turbines fitted between each rotating floor.
So an 80-story building will have up to 79 wind turbines, making it a true green power plant.

There are currently two projects of such Dynamic Architecture in the world - Dubai and Moscow.

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Θέμα: Signature Towers 13.11.08 12:45

Signature Towers (formerly known as Dancing Towers), is a three tower complex

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It was designed by Iraqi born architect Zaha Hadid after winning an international design competition which included proposals from OMA and Reiser & Umemoto among others.

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The developers are Dubai Properties, the company responsible for the earlier Jumeirah Beach Residence.

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Zaha Hadid is based out of the U.K., but she is Iraqi. Hadid was the first woman to receive the distinguished Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004.

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Apart from these three towers, the project will also include a new building to house the Dubai Financial Market, a large podium containing retail space and a pedestrian bridge crossing the creek extension.

Θέμα: Dubai Towers 13.11.08 12:49

Dubai Towers is a four tower complex proposed in the city of Dubai.

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The developer, Sama Dubai, intends this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which will consist of seven islands.

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The towers have between 57 to 94 stories and although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest will top 400 metres (1,310 ft) while two others will rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft)

Θέμα: Falcon city of Wonders 13.11.08 13:38

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The Falconcity of Wonders is a project to build a city in Dubai with replicas of the seven wonders of the world plus modern wonders such as the Eiffel tower.

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It will be part of Dubailand, covering an area of 100 acres (0.40 km2) with an estimated cost of $1.5-billion.

The project is led by Falconcity of Wonders Company, owned by local businessman Salem al Moosa.

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When viewed from space, the city will form the shape of a falcon.

The Eiffel Tower will be recreated into a hotel with glass in the space between the metal structure.

It will also be taller than the original Eiffel Tower and be named "Dubai Eiffel Tower".

Θέμα: Dubai World Islands 13.11.08 14:18

Θέμα: Oqyana World 13.11.08 15:27

OQYANA is an archipelago of artificial islands which make up the Australasian continent and the New Zealand islands of The World development, off the coast of Dubai.

The islands were purchased by The Investment Dar (a company based in Kuwait) and EFAD Holdings.

The islands were first purchased in 2005 and are being created as a lifestyle destination and community with approximately 2,000 apartments, 200 villas and luxury hotels.

Features of the development include a cultural centre for performing arts, a conference centre, leisure facilities, restaurants, cafes and island lifestyle specific retail.

Derived from the Arabic word “Oceanic”, OQYANA World First is surrounded by sea, a domain set against the breathtaking Dubai skyline.

The islands were selected as they are one of the closest group of islands from Dubai, and also have the best view of the city.

OQYANA WORLD FIRST is located 4 km from the coastline of Dubai and will occupy a total area of 1.87 million square meters (20 million square feet) and a total upland area of 417 thousand square meters (4.5 million square feet). It will contain 17 kilometres (10.5 miles) of inter-linked walkways, 15,000 meters (50,000 ft) of shore front and a marina with over 1,500 private yacht berths.

The islands are planned to be terraformed by the developers, meeting the investors specifications.

The land is planned to be handed over in the third quarter of 2008 by the developer, Nakheel, with construction starting in late 2008 or early 2009.

Θέμα: Damac Heights 13.11.08 15:48

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Damac Heights, or formerly named Ocean Heights 2, is a supertall skyscraper to be built in the Dubai Marina.

It will be the second, supertall project by Damac Properties, the first being Ocean Heights which will also be located in Dubai Marina.

The tower is set to rise to 460 meters (1,509 feet) and have 98 floors for residential use.

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A private cinema, personal gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, jet spa and sauna. Limited to penthouse and duplex apartment owners.
Integrated smart home management systems with h i-speed internet access
Security access control
Intelligent control of cooling, heating and lighting
Central monitoring and control of building services
Golf simulator
Games room
Nursery, nanny and day-care facilities
Elegant banquet area
Meeting room for parties and gatherings
Separate Male/Female Health Club
Temperature controlled swimming pool
Sauna/Steam/Spa bath
Gymnasium
Barbecue area
Valet parking
Ample covered car parking on multiple levels
Mail box for each apartment
Cleaning room services

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