Jan
06
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-6-2009

Rotating skyscraper, Dubai : building in motion

Rotating skyscraper, Dubai : building in motion

The rotating skyscraper is an 80-storeyed dynamic tower in Dubai which ought to be visited during Dubai travel. It is one of the most popular of Dubai attractions. The tower will be attached to a central column and will function as a shifting skyscraper of luxury apartments on spinning floors. The 420-meter (1,378-foot) building will have 80 apartments that spin a full 360 degrees around a central column by means of 79 power-generating wind turbines located between each floor. It will take between one and three hours for the apartments to make a complete rotation. At 30,000 dollars per square meters, it will cost between 3.7 million to 36 million dollars.



 
Jan
05
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-5-2009
Hydropolis, Dubai: luxury underwater hotel

Hydropolis, Dubai: luxury underwater hotel

Dubai’s Hydropolis containing 220-suites will be the world’s first luxury underwater hotel. It is now scheduled to open in 2009. Hydropolis is located off the Jumeirah beach in Dubai about 66 feet below the surface of the Persian Gulf. It will also be a great architectural marvel because of its unique bubble shaped dome ceilings and Plexiglass walls which will enable visitors to see sea creatures such as different species of fish etc. This place when completed will be a wonderful attraction of Dubai. The place is a part of Dubai tours and is a great architectural wonder of Dubai.



 
Jan
05
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-5-2009
Dubailand, Dubai: A great destination to explore

Dubailand, Dubai: A great destination to explore

Dubailand can be fittingly called an entertainment, leisure and tourist destination. It is worth a visit during Dubai travel. It was set up under the auspices of HH with a view to attract 15 million tourists to Dubai by the year 2010 along with other entertainment projects. Another factor that was considered was to minimize the city’s dependence on oil revenues and create a sustainable economy by means of higher value added services.



 
Jan
04
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-4-2009
Dubai sports city – complete sporting infrastructure

Dubai sports city – complete sporting infrastructure

The Dubai Sports City is mixed use sports city worth nearly and covering 50,000,000 square feet currently being constructed in Dubai, UAE. The city will have several sports facilities and many types of residential buildings. The primary structures opened by late 2007. Dubai properties is the master developer of this project for infrastructure. The project is expected to be complete in 2011. This place is definitely a must see which should be included in Dubai tours during your visit to Dubai. It is a superb Dubai attraction with crowds of people visiting it all the year round.



 
Jan
04
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-4-2009
The Palm Islands A great wonder of Dubai

The Palm Islands A great wonder of Dubai

The Palm Islands is another must see travel locale in Dubai which must be seen during your visit to Dubai. These are also called by the names The Palm Dubai and The Palms and are the world’s three largest man-made islands. They are being constructed on the Dubai coast in the UAE. The Palm Islands has also been named “The Eighth Wonder of the World’.



 
Jan
03
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-3-2009

Burj Tower is presently under construction in Dubai and is the tallest skyscraper in the world. It is also the centerpiece of the Gulf’s most prestigious urban development in Dubai city and should not be missed during Dubai travel. Burj in Arabic basically means ‘Tower’. So, Burj Dubai means “tower of Dubai” or “Dubai tower”. It is expected to rise up to 700 meters in height. The design of the tower was influenced by the patterns of Islamic architecture and the six petal desert flower. The tower is being built on the Sheikh Zayed Road which is expected to be situated within a man-made lake. A combination of commercial, entertainment, residential, commercial and leisure outlets will also surround it along with water features, open green spaces and pedestrian boulevards.



 
Jan
01
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-1-2009

The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East that offers an amazing setting of snow is Ski Dubai. There are endless possibilities for outdoor sports such as snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing in this place which must be visited during Dubai travel. This place encompasses some 22,500 square meters of real snow all year round. Ski Dubai is a part of Majid Al Futtaim Group of Companies. The 5 runs in Ski Dubai differ in height, gradient and difficulty. The longest run is of 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Visitors can test their skills black run which is the first indoor one of its kind or take up practice in the gentle beginner slopes. Snowboarders and skiers at varying skill levels can enjoy various slopes. The freestyle zone is also a place where snowboarders can also practice their stunts. The massive interactive Snow Park, of 3000 square meters is the biggest indoor snow park in the world. You’ll be provided with ski clothing and equipment and need not worry about these things either. Ski Dubai offers visitors ski and snow board equipment also. This place is a must see and a superb Dubai attraction which must not be missed during your visit to Dubai.



 
Jan
01
    
Posted (Visit Dubai) in Wonders of Dubai on January-1-2009

The spectacular Burj Al Arab rises to a height of 321 metres and resembles the graceful sails of an Arabian dhow. This majestic building is a must see place during Dubai travel. It dominates most part of the Dubai coastline. Located on a manmade island, this all suite hotel is situated some 280 meters, offshore. It is connected to the mainland by a gently curving and slender causeway. The building is entirely illuminated during the nights and is worth a visit during your visit to Dubai and is usually a part of the Dubai tours package.