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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 9, 2011 11:34am
It is like Las Vegas, without the Vegas. The world's tallest building is there, if I can get the link to work.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Apr 9, 2011 11:40am
Okay.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 9, 2011 11:42am
OK, it is hot, it is the desert, and there are a bunch of Arabs. I don't get why Dubai is considered so awesome. Its a giant stripmall, with a few big buildings.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 9, 2011 12:08pm
I've been told the size, creativity, and design of the architecture is exactly why it's considered so great.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Apr 9, 2011 12:13pm
I could be wrong, but I have heard that some of the shine is coming off of Dubai
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 9, 2011 12:28pm
Yeah, I've heard they're REALLY in debt.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Apr 9, 2011 1:44pm
There is a bit more there than just a few buildings. I've also heard that its not growing like they had hoped and lots of unfinished projects.
I have a few friends that work there.....I hope to visit one day.
I have a few friends that work there.....I hope to visit one day.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Apr 9, 2011 2:11pm
http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/dubai/world_islands.php
this is pretty fucking sweet
this is pretty fucking sweet
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 9, 2011 2:21pm
I am pretty disappointed that they never got Hydropolis off the ground. That would have been SWEET!
stroups
Posts: 3,223
Apr 9, 2011 2:21pm
I don't think they allow alcohol over there do they?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Apr 9, 2011 2:36pm
stroups;736926 wrote:I don't think they allow alcohol over there do they?
Drinking in public is prohibited, but you can drink in hotel bars/clubs.
Cat Food Flambe'
Posts: 1,230
Apr 9, 2011 5:24pm
If you've been living in a remote city in the more conservative parts of the Middle East, I suspect Dubai looks pretty dammed good.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Apr 9, 2011 7:29pm
Someone post a picture of post war Baghdad
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Apr 9, 2011 7:29pm
Or Detroit
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Apr 9, 2011 9:58pm
Just watch the movie Unstoppable. You'll see enough of Bellaire to think Dubai is great!
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 9, 2011 11:07pm
gerb131;737081 wrote:Someone post a picture of post war Baghdad
gerb131;737082 wrote:Or Detroit
Win.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Apr 9, 2011 11:33pm
No, it's not a fan. It's a city.
/bad joke
/bad joke
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Apr 9, 2011 11:39pm
Hmm, wonder what Dubai and the rest of the ME will be like once oil is no longer the dominant energy source? Hell, they'll probably be some of the huge players leading the charge into new alternative energies.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Apr 9, 2011 11:56pm
That's going to be a really really long time from nowHmm, wonder what Dubai and the rest of the ME will be like once oil is no longer the dominant energy source? Hell, they'll probably be some of the huge players leading the charge into new alternative energies.
Tobias Fünke
Posts: 2,387
Apr 10, 2011 4:19am
Not convinced. My cousin is on the USA wrestling team and spends his time flying all over the world for tournaments and said Dubai was by far the best city he's ever been to.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 10, 2011 7:37am
Dubai will be nothing more that an example of Arab wealth gone wrong... The decline is happening now and slowly the financial base will be depleted. With the area surrounding Dubai in conflict and political turmoil this will create addition problem for the banking support to fund Dubai.
http://www.skyscrapernews.net/news.php?ref=2000
http://www.skyscrapernews.net/news.php?ref=2000
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Apr 10, 2011 11:36am
I can't wait to go to Dubai. From what I've been told the shopping is amazing and they have a lot of cool things to do. Will find out within the next 6 months.