| Page Views: 1,595 Last Visit to Dubai: April, 2007 | Dubai...In A Fast Moving Phase by Cielo_Algaeed - last update: Apr 9, 2007 |
Home of d World's Largest, Tallest, Biggest ~ SOON Dubai has always been included in my travel wish list eversince i knew about the baggy and 4x4 wheel drive in the sand dunes, belly dancing and camel milk...
Just this month, another travel wish came true! Me and my husband spent 4 days in Dubai. Just enough (for me) to explore the place, visit the souks, have a photo of Famous Burj Al Arab :-)
Though i wasnt able to do the above activities, im happy that i was able to see the place.
Well, i can say Dubai is really in a fast moving phase. They ahve more or less 5,000++ constructions of hotels, buildings, malls, villas, aprtments etc. all at the same time. And because of that, 2 of the largest crane in the world is here!
Thousands of workers were required to cope up with the work demand and they are required to work 24 hrs a day.
As of today, they are building the soon to be Tallest Building in the world which is Burj Dubai towering about 200++ floors and surpassing the current title holder Taipei 101.
They will also have the biggest mall in UAE which will measure about 10 football fields. Rumors said (actually our tourguide hehe) visitors need atleast 3 days to move around it without going back in the same shop. Interesting!
Also, they are in the process of making a new international airport which will sum up the size of London Heathrow and the present airport.
They will have the one of a kind Dubai zoo and first in the world which is called "Animatronics". Replica of dinosaurs and other extinct animals which they will bring to life through the used of robotics.
The multi billion project of Palm Jumeirah is nearing its completion. And if you're planning to buy..sorry! it is all sold out...to whom? to the famous Hollywood Celebrities, top models, athletes and of course the rich and famous.
The reason for all these massive constructions is the forecast of the government that in 2013, Dubai will no longer depend on oil production but moreso in travle and tourism.
Dubai's population is about 1.4 million and 80% of it are expatriates and only 20% are local or Emirati.
Based on what i saw, 65% would be from India, 5% from Philippines and the remaining 10% is mixed of Europeans and Russians.
Planning to buy a property on your own? sorry! The government doesnt allow expat to own any property here but they do allow 99years of rent/lease. Though in some areas which they call the freezone/open zone they allow 100% ownership, tax free!
It is such a wonderful thing that the rulers of Dubai are very business oriented. And what we are seeing are just 10% of his forecast!
His ambition appears to be way beyond that... and we salute him!
So, lets wait and see as Dubai reaches the top! |
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Dthey Thu Jan 31, 2008 23:59 UTC
Hi Cielo, great tips on Dubai. Very helpful mga advice. I haven't been there, but looking forward sometime this or the next year, hehe. Sige, itutuloy ko na lang ulit pagbababasa bukas, :). | maztek Sat Oct 20, 2007 13:58 UTC
I never knew Etihad is so good....nice pages on Dubai..warnings are valueable | joysweet Wed Sep 19, 2007 08:48 UTC
ang daming mall! :) | Dyesebel Wed May 9, 2007 05:32 UTC
Wish I could finish my Dubai page!!!I'm pimping my appartment pa kasi;) hey dito ka naman nxt time visit;) |
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