Dubai - The past and the present. - Page 2

Matt · 02-22-2006, 11:18 PM

you may call it economic growth, I call it better photography.

p.s. where is Dubai??

Hypersonic · 02-22-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

you may call it economic growth, I call it better photography.

p.s. where is Dubai??

The United Arab Emirates

There sure are some big buildings going up - I hope to visit Dubai some time - it has the potential to be one of the world's great cities.

Mirage77 · 02-23-2006, 05:43 AM

I been to Dubai last December - it was truly fantastic, the standard of living they can achieve within such a short span of time. This dwarfs Singapore's progress into the First World, I'll say.

Mr. Mercedes · 02-23-2006, 07:05 AM

I have visited Dubai, and its true the development there is mindblowing. But I have a problem with one thing...it doesn't realy have a true city centre. Well not that I could tell. The 'BIG BUILDINGS' appear to pop out from the sand..literally. Theres no big podiums with stores, galleries, public squares and other elements of streetscape that make cities like London and New York so fantastic. Maybe these elements of the urban fabric will come in time.

450SEL6.9 · 02-23-2006, 11:06 AM

I agree with Porsche Guy. This economic expansion and development, perhaps overdevelopment, cannot continue up in a straight line. Correct me if I'm dead wrong, but Dubai is not really an oil-driven economy like many other Arab countries. Oil revenue as a percentage of their economy is much smaller. Their economic surge was promoted by capital being invested in new property development as the pictures indicate. Where is this capital coming from and what kind of returns are the providers of this capital seeking? I think 1960s, 1970s Hong Kong looked somewhat liked Dubai. Property prices in HK are much higher now than in the 1970s, but the rise wasn't in a straight line. There were major drops along the way.

The late ruler of Dubai deserve a world of credit for promoting this growth beyond oil.
I've been to Dubai years ago on a stopover flight. I'd like to visit one day and spend time there.

Ahmed · 02-23-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungWarrior

Its the best palce on earth to live if your a man. Complety different story for woman though. Dont even need car insurance over there as any accidenst are seen as a act of god so the government pays for it and everyone has a job. If there someone hasnt got a job the government will create one for them.

Who told you this?

Ahmed · 02-23-2006, 11:52 AM

Revenue created from oil has been invested in, real estate, tourism, and foreign investments. Its true its overdeveloping, this is why they kept many of the projects on hold.

Centurion · 02-23-2006, 01:13 PM

So Ahmed how is the weather in Dubai? I know it's warm over there but is the heat unbarable?

Ahmed · 02-23-2006, 01:28 PM

These two days weve been having alot of rain. and were so happy over here lol. we dont get rain so much here. Till now weather is good,27 degrees celsius which is okay for us. unbearable heat comes in the summer only,but the rest of the year its hot but not as much.

YoungWarrior · 02-23-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahmed

Who told you this?

Some people were talking about it on a musclebuilding forum. Is none of it true?

02-22-2006, 11:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,882 Thanks: 210 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. you may call it economic growth, I call it better photography. p.s. where is Dubai??

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. I been to Dubai last December - it was truly fantastic, the standard of living they can achieve within such a short span of time. This dwarfs Singapore's progress into the First World, I'll say.

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Mr. Mercedes Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,285 Thanks: 96 Thanked 77 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. I have visited Dubai, and its true the development there is mindblowing. But I have a problem with one thing...it doesn't realy have a true city centre. Well not that I could tell. The 'BIG BUILDINGS' appear to pop out from the sand..literally. Theres no big podiums with stores, galleries, public squares and other elements of streetscape that make cities like London and New York so fantastic. Maybe these elements of the urban fabric will come in time.

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450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 825 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. I agree with Porsche Guy. This economic expansion and development, perhaps overdevelopment, cannot continue up in a straight line. Correct me if I'm dead wrong, but Dubai is not really an oil-driven economy like many other Arab countries. Oil revenue as a percentage of their economy is much smaller. Their economic surge was promoted by capital being invested in new property development as the pictures indicate. Where is this capital coming from and what kind of returns are the providers of this capital seeking? I think 1960s, 1970s Hong Kong looked somewhat liked Dubai. Property prices in HK are much higher now than in the 1970s, but the rise wasn't in a straight line. There were major drops along the way. The late ruler of Dubai deserve a world of credit for promoting this growth beyond oil. I've been to Dubai years ago on a stopover flight. I'd like to visit one day and spend time there.

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Ahmed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 396 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. Revenue created from oil has been invested in, real estate, tourism, and foreign investments. Its true its overdeveloping, this is why they kept many of the projects on hold.

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. So Ahmed how is the weather in Dubai? I know it's warm over there but is the heat unbarable?

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Ahmed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 396 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dubai - The past and the present. These two days weve been having alot of rain. and were so happy over here lol. we dont get rain so much here. Till now weather is good,27 degrees celsius which is okay for us. unbearable heat comes in the summer only,but the rest of the year its hot but not as much.

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