There are a lot of other projects, but as you can guess by reading this article, Dubai has financial issues. Some projects are just forgotten, other are on standby… I can mention Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Hydropolis, Dubailand Ski Dome...
On a personal advice, i 'd say that I really like their projects, because, each of them is very huge, bigger than ever, and each times completly blows my mind. It is just crazy, and I like architecture. But someting is still bothering me. A lot of money are used, too much money. And there are some controversial about condition of people who worked on them. Most of the case, workers aren't paid much, and they work a lot of hours. Some videos, or reports show that workers was not well-treated, and sometimes, even worst, almost used as slaves.
It's an human dream ! Ambitious but not always perfect. I have seen workers on the airport's roof... I was shocked because they hadn't security and it was very hot (45/50°C).
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure, these projects are very interesting. But maybe they could find another way to spend their money. A more useful way, which could help the world solve global problems, like funding scientific research.
ReplyDeletei agree with Gael, even if projects are interesting, there are so many better ways to spend money in the world i think...
ReplyDeleteI also think it's a big waste of money!
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the workers building these immense project, they are not always well treated and it is quite schocking to think of the discrepancy between the cost of the projects and the ir salaries...
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