Comments | bigkalf: The Vegas of the Middle East

bigkalf

The Vegas of the Middle East

Nov 18, 2004 15:10

As I described in my user info, Dubai is seeking to become a world reknown tourist destination. Under the vision of Sheikh Mohammed, the Crown Prince of this Emirate, they wish to become increasingly less dependent on oil, with a projected 10 million tourists a year by 2010. To attract these visitors Dubai has done a number of things to make ( Read more... )

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_baffledqueen November 18 2004, 15:17:31 UTC

I sooo don't like the Burj. I've been inside it and it's just tacky to me. Give me Jumeirah Beach any day.

bigkalf November 18 2004, 16:37:37 UTC

Jumeirah Beach is indeed nice and more my style. However, for those that desire a private butler for their room, it doesnt get any better than the Burj.

_baffledqueen November 18 2004, 18:51:20 UTC

Which is why Star Jones will be staying there. Sigh.

You neglected to mention... anonymous November 18 2004, 16:46:24 UTC

The Iranian woman who designed the Burj won architecture's highest award...the name escapes me at the moment, but it's like the Oscars for architects...

Re: You neglected to mention... _baffledqueen November 18 2004, 18:51:34 UTC

Woo, Iran! That woman was me.

P.S. anonymous November 18 2004, 16:49:24 UTC

I hate you

-Joe

Re: P.S. bigkalf November 18 2004, 16:58:41 UTC

According to the mighty google, WS Atkins was responsible for the burj, a UK based engineering consultancy. Ahem.