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  2. Architecture of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of the United Arab Emirates has undergone dramatic transformation in recent decades, from operating as a collection of fishing villages to a global business hub known for its innovation and dynamism. [1] Between the 1960s and 1970s, architecture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained solely traditional, with narrow alleys ...

  3. Burj Al Arab - Wikipedia

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    The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit.'Arab Tower') is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [ 8 ] Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space. [ 9 ][ 10 ][ 11 ] Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m ...

  4. Burj Khalifa - Wikipedia

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    The Burj Khalifa [a] (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It is the world's tallest structure.With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, or just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 242.6 m spire) [2] of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world ...

  5. Culture of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Emirati culture is a blend of Arabian, Islamic, and Persian cultures, with influences from the cultures of East Africa and Indian Subcontinent. [3] Islam has had a prominent influence on local architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle. [4] In the United Arab Emirates, the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is a UNESCO World ...

  6. Jumeirah Mosque - Wikipedia

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    Groundbreaking. 1975. Jumeirah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد جميرا) is a mosque in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction began in 1975 and the mosque opened in 1979; the mosque is built in a combination of historical Islamic architectural styles, including Fatimid and Mamluk. It was a gift from the late Sheikh Rashid bin ...

  7. List of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates

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    The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in UAE, as well as the world. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai the 2nd tallest hotel in the world. Burj Al Arab, Dubai. Emirates Towers, Dubai. The Landmark Tower in Abu Dhabi.

  8. Dubai - Wikipedia

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    dm.gov.ae. Dubai[a] is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the country's seven emirates. [7][8][9] The city has a population of around 3.6 million (as of 2022), [10] more than 90% of which are expatriates. [11] Dubai was founded in the 19th century as a fishing village.

  9. Downtown Dubai - Wikipedia

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    Downtown Dubai or The Dubai Downtown is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by the Emaar real estate development company. Before 2000 this place called was Umm Al Tarif[2] It is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, [3] and The Dubai Fountain. It ...