Top 5 Future Wonders of Dubai

5. The World

Already 90% completed, The World is a set of reclaimed islands in the shape of the continents of the world. Already most of the islands have been been bought by the rich and famous with Richard Branson, Vijay Singh, Michael Schumacher and David Beckham being linked to the archipelago.

4. Palm Island

Built on reclaimed land, the Palm Jumeirah is shaped like a palm tree consisting of a trunk with 17 fronds. The Palms is the self declared Eighth Wonder of the World. The resort will feature a monorail that will transport the 2,000 – 3,000 people on and off the resort every hour! The Queen Elizabeth 2 has been sold to The Palms and is to feature as a floating hotel!

3. Sports City

Planned to open later in the year, it will be used in Dubai’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. It will feature a 60,000 seat outdoor stadium, a 25,000 seat cricket ground, a 10,000 seat indoor arena, a 5,000 seat hockey stadium and a golf course designed by pro Ernie Els.

No snooker!



2. Hydropolis

This underwater hotel will be totally constucted in Germany! It will contain 220 suites all with panoramic views of the seabed with rooms priced around 500 dollars a night which isnt that bad really.

1. Dubailand

On completion, Dubailand will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, making it the biggest theme/amusement park in the world. Dubailand is being built in 4 phases, each of which will last for 5 years. The first phase of development, from 2005 to 2010, will include the development of initial roads and infrastructure. This will follow with the leisure and entertainment side until its completed in 2020.

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Sports World

Space World

Not for me im afriad, im off to Pontins for a week.