Dubai at it again...

Madman · September 18th, 2005, 10:25 AM

Well it wouldnt be a new week without a crazy new Dubai project!

Dubai plans city of 'wonders of the world' replicas
The Gulf emirate of Dubai will build a city of life-size replicas of seven wonders of the world at an estimated cost of $US1.5 billion ($1.94 billion) to house offices, shops and flats, a developer has said.

The Falcon City of Wonders is the latest of a host of ambitious construction projects in the booming trade hub, which is part of the United Arab Emirates.

Three buildings will be modelled on structures that were part of the original list of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" - the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Others will be replicas of more modern wonders - the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Great Wall of China, a statement said.

The structures will house flats, office space, hotels and shopping malls.

The project is led by the Falcon City of Wonders Company, owned by local businessman Salem al Moosa, a spokesman said.

It is part of the multi-billion-dollar Dubailand development, a government-run project to help promote tourism.

There were no details on who would build Falcon City, when construction would begin or how long it would take to finish.

-Reuters
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems...9/s1457613.htm

malec · September 18th, 2005, 02:35 PM

This project was known about for a year I think. BTW this is definitely the WORST Dubai project ever. Check the Dubai subforums for some more of my comments

Anyway, this week has been crazy because of cityscape, this big property exhibition thingy where all the developers show off their projects in the works. Some forumers have just gone to this and will be back later with info on loads of new towers, etc..

BTW if you want to see a good project for Dubailand (the giant tourist place) check Legends of Arabia or whatever it's called.

September 18th, 2005, 10:25 AM	#1
Madman London 2012 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire / Bloomsbury Posts: 2,856 Likes (Received): 1	Dubai at it again... Well it wouldnt be a new week without a crazy new Dubai project! Dubai plans city of 'wonders of the world' replicas The Gulf emirate of Dubai will build a city of life-size replicas of seven wonders of the world at an estimated cost of $US1.5 billion ($1.94 billion) to house offices, shops and flats, a developer has said. The Falcon City of Wonders is the latest of a host of ambitious construction projects in the booming trade hub, which is part of the United Arab Emirates. Three buildings will be modelled on structures that were part of the original list of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" - the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Others will be replicas of more modern wonders - the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Great Wall of China, a statement said. The structures will house flats, office space, hotels and shopping malls. The project is led by the Falcon City of Wonders Company, owned by local businessman Salem al Moosa, a spokesman said. It is part of the multi-billion-dollar Dubailand development, a government-run project to help promote tourism. There were no details on who would build Falcon City, when construction would begin or how long it would take to finish. -Reuters http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems...9/s1457613.htm

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September 18th, 2005, 02:35 PM	#2
malec Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,452 Likes (Received): 9	This project was known about for a year I think. BTW this is definitely the WORST Dubai project ever. Check the Dubai subforums for some more of my comments Anyway, this week has been crazy because of cityscape, this big property exhibition thingy where all the developers show off their projects in the works. Some forumers have just gone to this and will be back later with info on loads of new towers, etc.. BTW if you want to see a good project for Dubailand (the giant tourist place) check Legends of Arabia or whatever it's called.