We’re moving more and more from rural areas, grasping the sustainable urban development. By 2015, there will be 23 “mega cities”, and 19 of them will be located in developing countries. And the United Arab Emirates is perhaps one of the country with the most famous and anticipated urban projects. To see why any major city in the UAE is a major attraction, here are just 3 of the most astonishing urban developments we’re about to see.
The Burj al Alam in Dubai
Another one’s of Dubai’s endeavors, The Burj Al Alam is planned to be the world’s largest commercial skyscraper. The skyskraper will include retail stores, offices, hotels and apartments. The hotel rooms will be the world’s highest set of hotel rooms, at over 400m, while the top of the building will have a Turkish bath, sky garden, and other club facilities. The behemoth will be unleashed in 2009, being set to reach an astounding 484 m above ground.
The Landmark in Abu Dhabi
Belonging to the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Landmark will be a 80+ storey building and, once finished, the tallest building in the world spanning over 1,100 feet (335.28m). The concept of architectural design was developed by Cesar Pelli Associates. The building is said to be finished in 2009, bringing the title of “tallest building in the world” to the Arab Emirates. For more information on this project, here is the
The Tameer Towers in Abu Dhabi
The ever expanding skyline of Abu Dhabi will be soon including the Tameer Towers. This project, designed by U.S architect Hilson Moran of Gensler and Structural Engineers, will consist of 6 buildings spanning over a land space of 465,000 square metres. Set between the Arabian Sea and a 1million square feet Central Park, the Tameer Towers include 4 residential towers, a commercial tower, a 7-star-luxury-business hotel. The architect has also included in the plans for the majestic project stepped villas and townhouses, a private marina and a canal promenade. The project is estimated to cost $3.5 billion and should be finished by 2011.
