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Fossil-shaped buildings showcase geology in the Arabian desert
New Atlas   07 February 2020   United Arab Emirates   Sharjah  
Marc Goodwin
<p>The recently-completed Buhais Geology Park is quite unusual but takes its place well among the rugged desert landscape in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The project is inspired by fossils that are present on the site and is designed to resemble fossilized ...
Happy Birthday! The Dubai Metro turns 10 years old today
what's on   09 September 2019   United Arab Emirates   Dubai  
Construction workers on the Dubai Metro tracks
<p>It&rsquo;s hard to believe but it was just 10 years ago today, on September 9, 2009, that Dubai Metro came into our lives &ndash; not only making travelling around Dubai easier, but cheaper as well.<br />The Dubai Metro was an idea of His Highness Sheikh ...
Museum of the Future structurally complete
Gulf Construction   11 December 2018   United Arab Emirates   Dubai  
Museum of the Future ... set to open in 2020.
<p>Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the completion of the structure for the Museum of the Future, which aims to be an icon of the future of science and innovation and a top global destination for the launch of new technologies.</p>
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Abu Dhabi to build world’s largest desalination plant
Abu Dhabi to build world’s largest desalination plant, IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK
<p>Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) plans to invest $1.2bn into the construction of the world&rsquo;s largest water desalination plant. The plant will be located 45km north of Abu Dhabi and operations are expected to begin in October 2021, ...
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Record-breaking observation wheel nears completion
Image by Meeras Projects Division
<p>Seven out of the eight sections are now in place for what is set to be the world&rsquo;s largest observation wheel.</p> <p>Mace is providing project management, cost consultancy services and construction advice on the Ain Dubai wheel to client Meraas. The ...
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World’s first underwater hotel set for Dubai
CIM NEWS MAGAZINE   19 September 2017   United Arab Emirates   Dubai  
Image credit: Kleindienst Group
<p>The Floating Venice, the world&rsquo;s first underwater luxury vessel resort, will bring a Venetian experience to the Middle East when it opens in Dubai in 2020.</p> <p>Developed by Kleindienst Group, the US$680 million floating resort will be located in ...
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Dubai’s mega drainage tunnel project gets green light
Gulf News   18 September 2017   United Arab Emirates   Dubai  
Dubai’sdrainage tunnel project
<p>First stage gets approval for Dh1.3b, while the second phase of the project is under consideration for approval, which will raise the total cost of the project to Dh2.5b.</p> <p>Dubai: Dubai is set to begin the construction of its mega drainage system dubbed ...
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ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2018
WTC 2018   31 August 2017   United Arab Emirates   Dubai  
ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2018
<p>The ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress is the world's leading tunnelling event, bringing together tunnel and underground space experts and professionals from all around the world. It is the one tunnelling event you cannot miss! Join over 2000 engineers and ...
Construction contract worth Dhs353m awarded for UAE pavilion at Expo 2020
<p>Dubai contractor Arabtec Holding announced its construction unit has won a Dhs353m contract to build the UAE pavilion at the Expo 2020 site.<br />Arabtec Construction was awarded the contract from Abu Dhabi National Media Council, the company said in a ...
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Pile foundations complete at The Tower
The Tower inauguration (source: ME Construction News)
<p>Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based real estate developer, has announced that pile foundations for The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour have been completed.</p> <p>Developed as a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding, The Tower is situated ...
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