| Dubai is now officially the land of extreme building | | | | Dubai Towers is a stunning four tower complex in |
| projects and, as a result of some of the unique and | | | | the shape four shining flames, intended to create a |
| exciting attractions springing up in the area, tourism is | | | | dramatic new landmark for Dubai holiday makers and |
| growing fast. A bevy of luxurious and opulent hotels | | | | to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a mega |
| and some glorious beaches to match are making | | | | project which will consist of seven islands. The |
| luxury holidays in Dubai extremely popular. | | | | towers have between 57 to 94 stories and, although |
| Much of Dubai's growth is attributable to its | | | | the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest |
| remarkable ruler, Sheikh Mohammed, who has | | | | will top 400 metres while two others will exceed 300 |
| overseen the development of many of the projects | | | | metres. |
| on this list. If you're planning a Dubai holiday, make | | | | 5: Dubailand |
| sure to visit some of the amazing sites, buildings and | | | | The soon-to-be-opened Dubailand will take the crown |
| luxury hotels in Dubai - there really is nothing else like | | | | for theme park size. The development is expected |
| them! Here is a countdown of the top ten. | | | | to be a full featured city divided into six theme |
| 10: Jebel Ali Port | | | | worlds. Developers hope to create a tourism, |
| Dubai's port, Jebel Ali, is the world's largest man-made | | | | entertainment, and leisure destination that will attract |
| harbour and the biggest port in the Middle East. The | | | | Dubai holiday makers not only from surrounding |
| area is also home to 5,500 companies from 120 | | | | countries but also from Europe and Asia. |
| countries. | | | | 4: Burj Al Arab |
| 9: Dubai Airport | | | | The Burj Al Arab is one of Dubai's luxury hotels and, |
| A colossal new airport called Dubai World Central | | | | at 321 metres, the tallest building used exclusively as |
| International Airport is currently under construction. | | | | a hotel. However, another luxury Dubai hotel, the |
| Many times larger than the Dubai International | | | | Rose Tower, which has already topped Burj Al Arab's |
| Airport, it is expected to be the busiest in the world, | | | | height, will take away its title upon its opening in April |
| with a passenger capacity of more than 120 million - | | | | 2008. |
| almost 30% more than Atlanta, currently the world's | | | | The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 |
| busiest passenger airport. | | | | metres out from the coast, and is connected to the |
| 8: Palm Islands | | | | mainland by a private curving bridge. The gigantic |
| The three Palm Islands, Palm Jumeirah, The Palm | | | | luxury Dubai hotel is an iconic structure, designed to |
| Jebel Ali and The Palm Deira, are the largest land | | | | symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic |
| reclamation project in the world and will result in the | | | | the sail of a boat. |
| world's largest artificial islands and a major Dubai | | | | 3: Burj Dubai |
| holiday attraction. | | | | The Burj Dubai has been the world's tallest building |
| Each settlement will be the shape of a palm tree, and | | | | since July, and when it is completed later this year its |
| between the three islands will house over 100 of | | | | tower will reach a stomach-churning 800 metres plus. |
| Dubai's luxury hotels, exclusive residential beach side | | | | The 164-floor building will be occupied by September |
| villas and apartments, marinas, water theme parks, | | | | of 2009. The building will be used for many purposes |
| restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities and health | | | | and is expected to be a major attraction for Dubai |
| spas. The Islands will add 520km of beaches to the | | | | holiday makers. |
| city of Dubai and construction will be completed over | | | | 2: The World |
| the next 10-15 years. | | | | The World is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands |
| 7: Sports City | | | | in the shape of a world map. This spectacular |
| The Dubai Sports City is an entire sports city, about | | | | creation was completed in January this year and, like |
| an hour's drive from the beach, consisting of | | | | the other man-made islands in Dubai, was built |
| apartment buildings and sports facilities. This Dubai | | | | primarily using sand dredged from the sea, and |
| holiday attraction's main sports structure is a 60,000 | | | | covers an area of 9 km long and 6 km wide. Rod |
| seat, multi-purpose outdoor stadium, to be used for | | | | Stewart is rumoured to have bought the 'Britain' |
| athletics, football and rugby union. Other venues | | | | island and Irish business consortium Larionovo plans to |
| include a 25,000-seat cricket ground, a 10,000-seat | | | | develop 'Ireland' into an Irish-themed, luxury Dubai |
| indoor arena, a 5,000-seat field hockey stadium and | | | | holiday resort, including a recreation of Ireland's |
| an 18-hole golf course. | | | | famous Giants Causeway. |
| 6: Dubai Towers | | | | |