This diagram shows each section and tier of the Burj Dubai.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Moonrise over The World
The moon shines down on The World and Dubai's skyline....
The World is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands in the shape of a world map currently being built 4 km (2.5 miles) off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World is one of a series of artificial island projects in Dubai, along with the Palm Islands, and like the other islands The World is being built primarily using sand dredged from the sea. The only access to the islands is by boat, helicopter, or seaplane. The World is being constructed by Nakheel Properties and is the brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.
Each island ranges from about 14,000 square metres (150,000 square feet) to 42,000 square metres (450,000 square feet). The distance between each island will be an average of 100 metres (328 feet). The entire development will cover an area of 9 km in length and 6 km in width, surrounded by an oval breakwater. 232 km (144 miles) of shoreline will be created upon completion.
According to the National Geographic Channel (The Best of Megastructures) the overall price for the World is 14 billion USD. As for the individual islands, prices range between 15 and 45 million USD.
Dredging for the project began in 2004. By May 2007, 45% of the islands had been sold, 20 of which were bought in the first four months of 2007. As of early October 2007, land reclamation was "nearly complete" and was expected to be finished in 2008. Once that occurs, owners will be able to construct their own developments and properties.
Burj Dubai January 18th 2008 photo update 2
Burj Dubai January 18th 2008 photo update 2, These are close up photos of the top of the Burj Dubai taken Today. You can now clearly see the secnd story of the steel work.
Burj Dubai January 18th 2008 photo update
Burj Dubai January 18th 2008 photo update, nice pics of the Burj Dubai and the city of Dubai taken today.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Nakheel to reveal plans for new era of waterfront development at TDIM 2008
Dubai, 14 January 2008: Nakheel, one of the world’s largest privately-held property developers, will showcase plans for its new era of waterfront development at this year’s TDIM 2008 (Tourism Development project & Investment Market), a new exhibition taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on 20th to 22nd January.
Nakheel will play a key role in the first ever TDIM exhibition with the largest stand in the company’s history, which is approximately the same size as three Olympic swimming pools. A number of new developments will be revealed in exciting shows talking place in two large domes situated within the stand. Nakheel will also unveil a 13 metre-long scale model of Dubai with an updated show, detailing the role the waterfront has played in the growth of Dubai and the major role Nakheel has played in this.
Each of Nakheel’s waterfront projects will be displayed at the exhibition, including the latest addition to Nakheel’s diverse portfolio of projects, Dubai Promenade. A model of the recently launched waterfront community is set to be revealed, which will allow visitors to see how Dubai Promenade will create a virtual peninsula along the emirate’s shoreline anchored by a spectacular five-star wheel-shaped hotel.
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