Monday, June 1, 2009

The Unusual Architecture of Dubai

clipped from: abduzeedo.com   

Dubai is the most populated city in the United Arab Emirates with more than 1.5 million inhabitants. However, in 1975 this number was much smaller, something around 183,200. Seen by the whole world as a futuristic and modern city, t's in constantly change, Dubai has invested heavily in architecture, hiring some of the most famoust architects to project its skyline.


Dubai in 1990

Dubai 1990

Dubai in 2003

Dubai 2003

Deathstar

Deathstar

Deathstar

Deathstar

Deathstar

The Dubai Renaissance

The Dubai Renaissance

The Dubai Renaissance

Porsche Towers

Porsche Towers

Jebel al Jais Mountain Resort

Jebel al Jais Mountain Resort

Dancing Towers

Dancing Towers

Dancing Towers

Abu Dhabi's Performing Arts Centre

Abu Dhabi's Performing Arts Centre

Opus

Opus

Opus

Opus

The Rotation Tower

The Rotation Tower

Dubai Opera House

Dubai Opera House

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Pixel Tower

The Pixel Tower

The REEM Media Building

The REEM Media Building

Anara Tower

Anara Tower

Anara Tower

Anara Tower

The Oval Tower

The Oval Tower

The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse

Iris Bay

Iris Bay

Burj Al Arab - Tower of the Arabs

Burj Al Arab - Tower of the Arabs

Burj Al Arab - Tower of the Arabs

Trump International Hotel and Tower

Trump International Hotel and Tower

The Infinity Tower

The Infinity Tower

The Al Sharq Tower

The Al Sharq Tower

The Cloud

The Cloud

Hydropolis Underwater Hotel

Hydropolis Underwater Hotel

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