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The architecture of the United Arab Emirates has undergone dramatic transformation in recent decades, from operating as a collection of fishing villages to a global business hub known for its innovation and dynamism. [ 1] Between the 1960s and 1970s, architecture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained solely traditional, with narrow alleys ...
Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many extremely tall modern high-rises, [ 1] 108 of which stand taller than 180 metres (591 ft). The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises 828 metres (2,717 ft) and contains 163 floors. [ 2] The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the ...
The Burj Khalifa [a] (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It is the world's tallest structure.With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, or just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 242.6 m spire) [2] of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world ...
National Bank of Abu Dhabi Headquarters. 2002–2006. 173 metres (568 ft) 33. [ 17][ 18] Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower. 2006–2010. 185 metres (607 ft) 40.
Stephen Wiltshire MBE, Hon.FSAI, Hon.FSSAA (born 24 April 1974) is a British architectural artist and autistic savant. [ 1] He is known for his ability to draw a landscape from memory after seeing it just once. His work has gained worldwide popularity.
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The Dubai skyline in 2010, a few months after Burj Khalifa completion The 828-metre (2,717 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been the world's tallest building since 2009. It has been classified as Megatall. [1] Below is a list of notable buildings in Dubai. Dubai has a varied set of buildings and structures in different architectural styles.
Masdar City. / 24.42917°N 54.61833°E / 24.42917; 54.61833. Masdar City ( Arabic: مدينة مصدر, romanized : Madīnat Maṣdar, lit. 'Source City') [1] is an urban community in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It was built by Masdar, a subsidiary of the state-owned Mubadala Investment Company, with the majority ...