The « Dubaian » Dream Nothing is impossible
A little geography and politics Capital of the United Arab Emirates km² and inhabitants Emir : Mohammad Ben Rached Al-Maktoum (also Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates)
History and Demographics Until 1950 :trade, export of pearls Discovery of oil and natural gaz Clever idea to develop tourism and high technologies Make of Dubai a city of dream
Langage and religion Official language : Arabic English essentialy used for business Religion : Islam, but there is also other communities Since 2001, catholic, orthodoxe churches and Protestant temples can be built
Weather Subtropical climate 12 days of rain per annum Sky always blue and sunny Since 10 et 48°C in the year Average the summer : 41° !
All projects done or to be done The main aim : To be like Monaco In fifty years, no petrol anymore Intelligent idea : to attract people Construction of strange and impressive things…
Dubai national Bank Symbol of prosperity Seems like a sailing boat Capital : 10 billion euros
Emirate Towers Symbol of power An imitation of USA To prove it is easy to build two towers like that
The biggest shoping center in middle east 350 shops Duty-Free since 1894 Main aim: 15 million tourists in 2010
Burj Dubai The bigest Tower in the world : 800 meters 160 stages Three parts around a central column, finishes in spiral
Burj Al Arab, 7 stars ******* Build on a island 321 meter, highest hotel in the world The only 7 stars in the world
On the top of this hotel…
Play tenis 320 meter over the sea, why not?
Hydropolis Underwater Resort Hotel m² under the water Many panoramic view from everywhere 220 rooms
Dubai recreate the world « The World » is one of the most important project in Dubai 300 artificial islands A miniature of our planet : 6km * 9km 1,8 billion dollars Cost of a « country » : between 7,5 and 36 million dollars
Dubailand Ski Dome A cold place in the desert Indoor ski place 6000 thunder of snow Orientable track
3 palm islands The three largest man-made islands in the world. Will support luxury hotels, freehold residential villas, unique water homes, … You can by your own beach !
And Dubai « re »creates The World…