Here is a list of notable projects that are completed or currently under construction in Dubai. It is not an exhaustive list but it gives you a general idea of the scope of construction going on at the moment. Most of these projects contain the words “world’s” and “largest”.
Dubai Marina
This area is known as the New Dubai. Upon completion it will be the world’s largest man-made marina
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Beach Residence
The world’s largest single phase project. Jumeirah Beach Residence consists of more than 40 towers, mostly for residential purposes.
Jumeirah Beach Residence
[Jumeirah Beach Residence and Beach]
Ski Dubai
What to do on a 45 degrees summers day? Snow skiing of course. Dubai has the largest indoor ski resort in the world.
Ski Dubai
Dubailand
An entertainment complex consisting of six zones. Some of the projects are complete but much of it is still under construction.
- Attractions and Experience World:
A theme park area that will be bigger than Disneyland/DisneyWorld combined. Will feature a Universal Studios and Dubai Snowdome, an indoor ski resort.
- Downtown:
Includes the Mall of Arabia (mallofarabia.ae), which will be the world’s largest shopping mall.
- Retail and Entertainment World:
- Themed Leisure and Vacation World:
- Eco-Tourism World:
- Sports and Outdoor World:
Dubailand is expected to be completed in 2010.
Dubailand
Dubai Metro
There are 4 metro lines proposed for Dubai, and two are under construction. There will be a total of 70 kilometres of lines, and 42 stations (including 9 underground stations).
Dubai Metro
Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab 5-Star Deluxe hotel, (advertised as the world’s only 7-Star hotel) stands at 321 metres, which makes is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Burj Al Arab
[Burj Al Arab]
Rose Tower
The Burj Al Arab was the world’s tallest hotel until the 333 metre Rose Tower took the title.
Rose Tower
Burj Dubai
The worlds tallest tower. Its eventual height is still a secret.
Burj Dubai
Jebel Ali Airport
Still under construction, this will become the world’s largest airport, with 6 parallel runways and covering 140 square kilometres.
Jebel Ali Airport
The World
A man-made archipelago of 300 islands in the shape of a world map currently being built off the coast of Dubai.
The World
The Palm Trilogy
Like The World project, The Palm Islands are being built off the coast and it will be the three largest artificial islands in the world. The project features The Palm Deira, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali.
The Palm
Further reading: Dubai Megaprojects