Dubai conjures up
images of tall buildings, stunningly shaped and spectacular. The first image
that comes to mind is of course the Burj Khalifa. The tallest building in the
world, Burj Khalifa, is the epitome of all that Dubai symbolises - the
motivation for creating bigger, faster, bolder structures, icons of power,
class, wealth and sophistication.
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The Burj Khalifa stands at a height of 829.8 m, and a trip to
the observation deck on the 124th floor is a must-do when you
get to Dubai. You can see the spectacular skyline of the city.
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Talking about Dubai and architecture, how can one ignore the
Burj Al-Arab? Standing at 321 m, it is the largest hotel in the world, and the
iconic structure catches the eye because it has been designed to look like a
billowing sail. When the Al-Arab is lit up at night, it is a sight that is
worth travelling all the way to Dubai and capturing!
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Another property that is also symbolic of Dubai's iconic
architectural sights is the Palm Jumeirah. The project off the Jumeirah coast
is designed in the shape of a palm leaf. Palm Jumeirah is one of the trio of
manmade Palm Islands. The World Islands are a group of 300 man-made islands
that form into a map of the world when you see I fro the air.
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Take a tour of Dubai Marina, and you will realise that all the
buildings here are jostling for your mindspace and attention. For instance, the
Cayan Tower, which has a 90-degree twist. The building looks like some force
has twisted it along its length. Also launched is a structure called the
Sparkle Towers, which has been inspired by Swarovski crystals. The building is
a take on the luxury and glitz that has now come to symbolise Dubai.
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The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, is one of the city's most
beautiful buildings, designed to look like the dhow. It is symbolic of the fishing
and harbour heritage of Dubai.
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If you are still looking for more examples of Dubai's iconic
structures, you should check out the Al Yaqoub Tower, also called the Big Ben
of Dubai. The building looks like the Big Ben of the UK, and has 69 floors and
is among the top 15 tallest buildings in Dubai.
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Have you seen the Swiss cheese building in Dubai? If not, you
should. The building has been designed to look like cheese, with the outer wall
resembling the Arabian mashrabiya or veil/screen to keep the building cool!
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Last but certainly not the least, make a trip to the Dubai Mall.
Not just for the shopping, but to enjoy the architectural design of the biggest
shopping mall in the world.
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