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Dubai's Astounding Growth and Ethical Questions

Explore Dubai's rapid development, luxury projects, and controversial labor practices. Discover the world's tallest tower, colossal theme parks, and private islands. Uncover the reality behind Dubai’s extravagant facade.

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Dubai's Astounding Growth and Ethical Questions

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  1. Do you think we might have chosen the wrong profession? Where do you think we are?

  2. Do you remember this?

  3. The fastest growing city in the world.

  4. And this? Is it familiar?

  5. Skiing, anyone?

  6. Is the weather inside frightful?

  7. The work already finished … coordinates with the palms

  8. No !,… No we didn’t pick the wrong profession!

  9. Instead, we might have chosen the wrong country.

  10. World’s Fastest Growing City.Some US$ 90 BILLION (2005 EST.)Projects are on-going in Dubai alone!

  11. 15% of the world tower cranesare currently in Dubai. Battle of the Tower Cranes:

  12. Dubai Extension Airport:

  13. Durj Dubai Tower - World tallest (2008):

  14. World Biggest Ski Dome (Within Mall of Emirates):

  15. World Largest • Theme park: • Dubai Land (2009)

  16. Features Real Size Dinosaurs (Jurassic Park):

  17. Jumeirah Beach Residences (40 blocks):

  18. Dubai Marina Project:

  19. Another Palm; • Deira Palm • (Largest):

  20. Jumeirah Palm (The smallest Palm):

  21. The World (Own an island for a price of US$ 7million/island) • To access your private island, get a helicopter or marine boat.

  22. In the making:

  23. Finally check this out, an enormous skyscraper with revolving floorshttp://urbanity.blogsome.com/2006/08/28/rascacielos-giratorio-en-dubai/

  24. Slave Labor? • Most of the laborers in the construction industry come from neighboring countries. • The working conditions and compensation make this virtually slave labor. • Much money is being made by the sheik and his privileged friends and relatives.

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