"Arab Emirates and Dubai" - a photo that has recently appeared more and more often in family photo albums. And this, perhaps, is not surprising. Having conquered Egypt and Turkey, our fellow citizens, having visited Bulgaria, Spain and Italy, are trying to discover a new direction. So why not go to one of the Arab countries?
This article will not only tell about the rest in Dubai, the reader will get acquainted with the characteristic features of this amazing city, and also will receive valuable recommendations on where you should go in the first place.
Let's cover our eyes for a while and try to imagine this place in our minds. Surely, associations will arise even for those who have not had the opportunity to visit there personally.
But in general, you will agree, as a rule, Dubai - a photo against the backdrop of huge modern buildings. By the way, it’s for their sake that not even thousands, but hundreds of thousands of travelers from all over the world go here every year: to visit, admire, marvel and take amazing pictures.
Section 1. The first skyscrapers of the planet
At the end of the 19th century, tall giant buildings began to appear on the streets of the United States, which later became the hallmark of the country.
Until the end of the last century, no country could compete with the United States in the number of skyscrapers and their height, until they were tried to resist the “Asian tigers”.
Today they occupy leading positions. The first places in the top ten of the world were occupied by buildings in China, Malaysia and Taiwan. Dubai's skyscrapers are also a little smaller. Although in the latter case, it is not at all the height of the structures. Here, experts primarily appreciate the originality of shape and size.
Section 2. Characteristic features of the buildings of one of the richest countries in the world
The most famous skyscraper in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which is also called - Burj Dubai.
In a certain period of time, this "giant" was considered the tallest building on the planet. Its creators tried to do everything at the highest level, starting with the speed of construction (construction was carried out in the shortest possible time) and ending with the original elevators and a chic viewing platform.
Today, Dubai, whose photo does not leave the covers of popular travel magazines, is among the most rapidly growing cities in the world.
The latest skyscrapers can be seen on Sheikh Zayed Boulevard. There are hotels and hotels, as well as work offices.
Each building here is of architectural interest, it is special.
The most famous are:
- Emirates Tower;
- Firemont Dubai;
- Park Place Tower;
- Rose Tower
- Dubai "sail" - Bourges Al Arab;
- Millennium Tower;
- The tower, reminiscent of Big Ben.
Another area that has a huge number of skyscrapers is Dubai Marina. Its splendor lies not only in high-rise buildings - the Gulf coast is located very close by , which means that the views from there are really amazing.
The combination of beaches, modern buildings, camel drivers and the desert in one place leaves an unforgettable experience. By the way, it should be noted that Dubai Airport is located in close proximity to the city, which means that traveling to your destination will definitely not be tiring.
Section 3. Burj Dubai - the most ambitious construction project
The most unusual building in Dubai is Burj Dubai, which is also known as the “Khalifa Tower”.
The opening of the building was solemnly held in January 2010, after which he was awarded the title of the highest structure on Earth.
Burj Dubai harmoniously combines residential, shopping, entertainment, hotel areas, which are located among the picturesque green landscapes of the Persian Gulf and local lakes.
The main tower is located on the banks of the largest artificial lake, along the shores of which, as if by magic, the Old Town, hotels, restaurants, residential and corporate complexes, as well as other infrastructure, are located.
From the point of view of architects, the main concept of the building is to recreate the axis, which narrows, starting from the foundation and ending with the top. Each floor is a kind of separate coil.
This project is considered one of the most ambitious in the world: in accordance with the decision of the creators, the design both inside and outside is really a kind of technological miracle.
By the way, the amount of investments in the project is astronomical: 73 billion dirhams (in translation to the American national currency, this amounts to about $ 20 billion).
Section 4. Tower "Diamond"
The 74-story skyscraper called the Diamond Tower is also famous for its popularity in Dubai.
The start of construction of the building was scheduled for 2005, the opening took place in 2010. Today, a 360-meter skyscraper rises above the city and simply fascinates with its view tourists visiting Dubai. A photo on its background is simply impossible not to take.
Basically, all floors are used for commercial purposes with the exception of number "4", which is considered technical.
Currently, the building houses several well-known companies in the United Arab Emirates that cut and sell diamonds.
Section 5. The rotating tower - the structure of the future
This project is still under development. More than $ 540 million will be invested in the construction, but it’s worth it, as it is assumed that 90% of the structure will change shape.
During the implementation of the project, the Rotating Tower can become one of the wonders of the world, so its developers carefully study all the difficulties and are in no hurry to begin construction.
In accordance with the plans of the designers, the design will be impressive: 388-420 meters in height, which will be 80 floors. Each floor must rotate around its own axis.
In addition to the hotel complex, the infrastructure will include swimming pools, gardens and freight elevators for cars.