duabi or dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united arab emeritus on the persian gulf. it has been ruled
by the al maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. the current ruler is
mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the united arab emirates.
the rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade,
manufacturing and financial services. contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small
percentage of revenues.
'the cloud' is a speculative design for a resort city elevated 300 metres in the air above dubai
and supported on slanting legs resembling rain. it is designed by nadim karam of lebanese architect
atelier hapsitus. it is a horizontal presence on an elevated platform, an antithesis to the sum of
skyscrapers spreading over the entire region.
synergy' is another building designed by india's sanjay puri for dubai's business bay area. the 20-story
building was designed to appear like a stack of cubes that were fluidly merged. one side overlooks
the promenade in front while the other side faces a lake. the facade is punctured by a decorative motif
derived from islamic art.
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by the al maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. the current ruler is
mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the united arab emirates.
the rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade,
manufacturing and financial services. contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small
percentage of revenues.
the city has gained world-wide attention in the past few years because of its booming economy and ambitious
architectural projects. with a focus on business and tourism, the city is ramping up construction on an
unprecedented level. in fact, dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of the world's 125,000 construction cranes.
don't think that the architectural expansion is over, because a slew of new project are on the table and in
the works as we speak.
architectural projects. with a focus on business and tourism, the city is ramping up construction on an
unprecedented level. in fact, dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of the world's 125,000 construction cranes.
don't think that the architectural expansion is over, because a slew of new project are on the table and in
the works as we speak.
here is only a small portion of the buildings that are being proposed, constructed or developed in dubai
and its surrounding region.
and its surrounding region.
the 'burj dubai' is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction in dubai. when completed in 2009
it will be the tallest man made structure in the world. it was designed by adrian smith who worked
with the building's architecture and engineering firm skidmore, owings and merrill until 2006.
as of march 1, 2008 the building measured 611.3m tall. on september 12, 2007, it passed toronto's
cn tower to become the world's tallest freestanding structure.
'the cloud' is a speculative design for a resort city elevated 300 metres in the air above dubai
and supported on slanting legs resembling rain. it is designed by nadim karam of lebanese architect
atelier hapsitus. it is a horizontal presence on an elevated platform, an antithesis to the sum of
skyscrapers spreading over the entire region.
dubai hub one' is a design proposal for a cultural hub, serving the UAE. designed by studio nova, the
space has been created to work in much the same way as a shopping mall, except for the
consumption of culture instead of goods. its forms have been generated using algorithms and special
programing scripts creating a dense structure of spaces.
space has been created to work in much the same way as a shopping mall, except for the
consumption of culture instead of goods. its forms have been generated using algorithms and special
programing scripts creating a dense structure of spaces.
opus' is another dubai building designed by british architect zaha hadid. the 235 million GBP
development was designed for the business bay for omniyat properties. it stands at 20 stories located
next to the towering burj dubai. hadid's concept was to have the building open onto the city,
framing the views. it is currently underdevelopment and is planned to be completed by 2010.
development was designed for the business bay for omniyat properties. it stands at 20 stories located
next to the towering burj dubai. hadid's concept was to have the building open onto the city,
framing the views. it is currently underdevelopment and is planned to be completed by 2010.
dubai renaissance' was designed by architects rem koolhaas and fernando donis of OMA for the
business bay development competition. their entry lost to hadid's dancing towers.
business bay development competition. their entry lost to hadid's dancing towers.
0-14 tower' was designed by resier and umemoto and rur architecture pc along with dubai developer,
shahab lutfi. the building was designed for dubai's business bay and features 22 floors covered in
a double skin facade that's outermost skin is constructed from 40c, thick perforated concrete.
the one meter space between the skins creates a chimney effect, cooling the building.
shahab lutfi. the building was designed for dubai's business bay and features 22 floors covered in
a double skin facade that's outermost skin is constructed from 40c, thick perforated concrete.
the one meter space between the skins creates a chimney effect, cooling the building.
the 'eta hotel' is a 68-room boutique hotel complete with restaurant, bar and roof top pool
located in a high density commercial neighborhood in dubai. the structure was designed by
sanjay puri & mimish shah, an indian firm.
located in a high density commercial neighborhood in dubai. the structure was designed by
sanjay puri & mimish shah, an indian firm.
duabi pearl' was originally conceived by the omnix grop in 2002 but has since been taken over by
a consortium of investors led by the al fahim group. the 3 billion USD project overlooks the pal jumeriah
and covers 1.4 million square metres of the dubai media and technology free zone.
a consortium of investors led by the al fahim group. the 3 billion USD project overlooks the pal jumeriah
and covers 1.4 million square metres of the dubai media and technology free zone.
dubai grand pyramid' obviously derives its form from the egyptian pyramids, with a modern twist.
this pyramid will be a multi-use space and will be flanked by two smaller pyramids housing the
developer falconcity's offices and commercial space for a theme park
this pyramid will be a multi-use space and will be flanked by two smaller pyramids housing the
developer falconcity's offices and commercial space for a theme park
the 'arabian blade' is a mixed-use tower designed by claudio catalano. the building
was inspired by plant forms and combines several volumes into one unit. it will
contain residences, a hotel and commercial space.
was inspired by plant forms and combines several volumes into one unit. it will
contain residences, a hotel and commercial space.
dubai towers' is the centerpiece for the large 'lagoons' development. the buildings and the
development were all conceived of by TVS. the four towers range in size from 54 to 97 floors
development were all conceived of by TVS. the four towers range in size from 54 to 97 floors
and were inspired by the flames and movement of candlelight.
rmjm architects have designed this building for abu dhabi convention centre. the structure features an
organically shaped office tower, which blends seamlessly into the horizontal convention space below.
organically shaped office tower, which blends seamlessly into the horizontal convention space below.
architect david fisher is the designer of the 'da vinci rotating tower', one of the most innovative an
unique buildings to be built in dubai. the 250 meter tower will allow each floor to rotate freely allowing
the building to shift its shape. in between each floor horizontal wind turbines will allow the building to
produce energy.
unique buildings to be built in dubai. the 250 meter tower will allow each floor to rotate freely allowing
the building to shift its shape. in between each floor horizontal wind turbines will allow the building to
produce energy.
madrid's a-cero architects led by joaquin torres has designed a new tower for the
city of dubai. 'the wave tower' is a high-rise proposed to be installed on the city's
waterfront, the first skyscraper to do so. the tall tower, which appears to float in
the sea, is connected to land by a gently curved bridge which mimics the waves of
the gulf sea. the building is under development and will be in the madiant al arab
district. it will stand at 370 meters and have 92 floors wrapped in a double skin
glass facade.
city of dubai. 'the wave tower' is a high-rise proposed to be installed on the city's
waterfront, the first skyscraper to do so. the tall tower, which appears to float in
the sea, is connected to land by a gently curved bridge which mimics the waves of
the gulf sea. the building is under development and will be in the madiant al arab
district. it will stand at 370 meters and have 92 floors wrapped in a double skin
glass facade.
real estate mogul donald trump is also part of the architectural plans of dunai,
along with nakheel hotels he plans to build a 255 meter 'trump hotel' on a
man-made island in dubai. with 60 stories, the 5 star hotel will also house some
luxury apartments. the building has been designed by atkins architects.
along with nakheel hotels he plans to build a 255 meter 'trump hotel' on a
man-made island in dubai. with 60 stories, the 5 star hotel will also house some
luxury apartments. the building has been designed by atkins architects.
conceived of as a gateway to the city of dubai, norway's snohetta architects designed this cobra like
building complex. the project was commisioned by sheik saud and rakeen of ras al-khaimah.
the design is meant to create an icon to serve as an entry point to the city. covering over 300,000
square meters of land, the building will house a congress center, exhibition space, shopping center
and 3 hotels.
building complex. the project was commisioned by sheik saud and rakeen of ras al-khaimah.
the design is meant to create an icon to serve as an entry point to the city. covering over 300,000
square meters of land, the building will house a congress center, exhibition space, shopping center
and 3 hotels.
the design for abu dhabi's performing arts centre was conceived of by zaha hadid. the building
is meant to house music, theatre and dance, located on saadiyat island along with the new louvre
and guggenheim museum's. the island was intended to be a 'beacon for cultural experience and
exchange' by abu dhabi's ruler, sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan.
is meant to house music, theatre and dance, located on saadiyat island along with the new louvre
and guggenheim museum's. the island was intended to be a 'beacon for cultural experience and
exchange' by abu dhabi's ruler, sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan.
he burj al alam' or world tower is a 108 story, 501 meter high skyscraper currently
being constructed in dubai's business bay area. designed by nihon architects,
the building's form is based on the form of a flower. when complete it will be
among the tallest building in the world. the top of the building will be finished with
a 6 story turkish bath and sky garden, when construction is completed in 2010.
being constructed in dubai's business bay area. designed by nihon architects,
the building's form is based on the form of a flower. when complete it will be
among the tallest building in the world. the top of the building will be finished with
a 6 story turkish bath and sky garden, when construction is completed in 2010.
the apeiron hotel' will be a 7-star hotel built on an island off of dubai. the arched 185 meter tall hotel
will cost 500 million USD. it will have 350 luxury suites that will only be accessible by yacht and
helicopter. designed by sybarite uk, the hotel features its own lagoon, beaches, cinemas and at gallery.
will cost 500 million USD. it will have 350 luxury suites that will only be accessible by yacht and
helicopter. designed by sybarite uk, the hotel features its own lagoon, beaches, cinemas and at gallery.
hydropolis is a company who produces underwater resorts in places all over the world,
including dubai. its 220 suites will sit 66 feet below the persian gulf. cost issues and concerns over
the project's environmental impact have halted the project which was originally expected to be
completed this year.
including dubai. its 220 suites will sit 66 feet below the persian gulf. cost issues and concerns over
the project's environmental impact have halted the project which was originally expected to be
completed this year.
synergy' is another building designed by india's sanjay puri for dubai's business bay area. the 20-story
building was designed to appear like a stack of cubes that were fluidly merged. one side overlooks
the promenade in front while the other side faces a lake. the facade is punctured by a decorative motif
derived from islamic art.
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