want to see a very rich and growing city? try Dubai

[LSK]

Look at all these new and fancy skyscrapers going up there. Most have gone up while Bush has been President.

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/?id=100485

[DesertRat]

1. check out the "Eighth Wonder of the World"

"The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm Dubai and The Palms, are the three largest man-made islands in the world, which are being built on the coast of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Its concept was announced in May 2002 and the three resort islands are expected to maintain Dubai's position as a premium tourist destination. The Palm Islands is also the self-declared 'Eighth Wonder of the World'."

http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/dubai/palm_islands.php

[smtpgirl]

2. Yeah, I mentioned the Palm Islands

about 2 weeks ago on DU, not a response, now everyone is paying attention. The "little islands" go for as much as $10 mil, with its own landing strip.

That is why * wants to ok the ports to UAE, they probably gave him a "FREE little island"

[DesertRat]

5. Have you also checked out "The World"

* could own his own country or continent.

http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/dubai/world_islands.php

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

3. Gee, wonder how a man-made island stands up to a Tsunami?

Just wondering.:scared:

[iamthebandfanman]

6. i saw it on a TV show

they were talking about what was put into it as far as contruction.
they actually have several projects like it going on.

i think its funny, and will be funny, when nature reclaims it.

[KamaAina]

4. Ah, Dubai, the "City of Red X's"

is the whole city made of little red X's? Sounds kind of boring... :-)