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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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