The World Islands, are a collection of man-made islands shaped into the continents of the world, located off the coast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
It will consist of 300 small private artificial islands divided into four categories - private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands.
David Fisher's company 'Dynamic Architecture' have developed a moving skyscraper! The building will be made up of 80 floors, with an apartment on each floor.
The rotating building is made possible by 79 giant power-generating wind turbines.
As well as the rotation, the wind turbines will also provide enough energy to power the entire building and feed extra energy back into the grid.
There are two buildings planned at the moment. One in Dubai and one in Moscow. The Dubai building is planned to be up and running by 2010.
Duabi or dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united arab emeritus on the persian gulf. it has been ruled by the al maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. the current ruler is mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the united arab emirates. the rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade, manufacturing and financial services.
Contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small percentage of revenues.
the city has gained world-wide attention in the past few years because of its booming economy and ambitious architectural projects. with a focus on business and tourism, the city is ramping up construction on an unprecedented level. in fact, dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of the world's 125,000 construction cranes.
Don't think that the architectural expansion is over, because a slew of new project are on the table and in the works as we speak.
Burj Al Arad.
Crooked streets, buildings dull, dark corners, endless markets are supplied directly from old dhows that still sail from there on all the seas of the East: the spice souk, gold souk should be lean with sunglasses by excessive glare from the windows ... Dubai is, along with Beirut, the leading global gold market, but also the city that has more stores with products made of gold.
One of the oldest and winding neighborhoods, Shindagha, which still survive wind towers original (architectural system to cool the rooms below), is being restored to full speed.In fact, the obvious wealth of the emirate from not only oil, but a strange activity called re: purchase of goods from certain countries for resale to others. Keep in mind that the emirate is in a strategic point between East, West and East Africa. This display of goods explains the economic turmoil, the high number of large shopping centers where you can find everything. In fact, most visitors come to Dubai to buy.
CUSTOMER. ALBASSAM GROUP Category: Restaurants Dubai Mall, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: STATE Amenities: Restaurant 97 ENTRY AND LOUNGE AREA: 200 sqm / 2150 SQF
Designer Karim Rashid has completed the interior of a restaurant in Dubai, UAE. I wanted to change to a strong vision, made symmetrical by a continuous wall, waving that wraps around the space. The design creates an interesting texture to the light and shade, reminiscent of sand dunes in the desert. This is a unique environment of the symmetry and balance that completely surrounds the guests.
Each experience is composed of views, smells, tastes and sounds, here, the way to create individual funds for a truly amazing dining experience worldwide. The backlit ceiling artwork is stylized Moorish-inspired phrases. The CW seats provides an efficient operating system and dynamic.
I wanted to create a powerful, clean, offers a beautiful view. I wanted to create an oasis free of chaos. My intention was to create a truly unique venue for the Dubai Mall which will become a symbolic reference, not only in Dubai It is called Switch, the restaurant is arranged along wavy walls that change color constantly.
The ceiling is decorated with Arabic script, lit from behind.
"The wall is inspired by the letter S in Arabic is turned sideways. 'Shin', as the Greek Sigma, a play on the word Switch" says Rashid.
"Shin means prefix including" who "goes along with the restaurant's name, Switch," he continues. But change is also something like an address change, a transformation. The space becomes a reality, and takes one on a journey. It is a truly unique environment. "
Duabi or dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united arab emeritus on the persian gulf. it has been ruled
One of the oldest and winding neighborhoods, Shindagha, which still survive wind towers original (architectural system to cool the rooms below), is being restored to full speed.In fact, the obvious wealth of the emirate from not only oil, but a strange activity called re: purchase of goods from certain countries for resale to others. Keep in mind that the emirate is in a strategic point between East, West and East Africa. This display of goods explains the economic turmoil, the high number of large shopping centers where you can find everything. In fact, most visitors come to Dubai to buy.
Each experience is composed of views, smells, tastes and sounds, here, the way to create individual funds for a truly amazing dining experience worldwide. The backlit ceiling artwork is stylized Moorish-inspired phrases. The CW seats provides an efficient operating system and dynamic. 
