One of current Dubai world records that must be mentioned here is the Dubai Mall, now the largest shopping mall in the world based on total area (1,124,000 sq. m. or 12.1 million sq. ft.).

Now and within the next ten years, several more Dubai world records are expected to be established. Here are eight:

1. Burj Dubai – “Tallest Freestanding Structure in the World”

Construction of this building began on September 21, 2004 and officially opened few months ago. The Burj Dubai is 818 meters (2,684 feet) tall, which will surpass the 610 meters (2,001 feet) height of China’s Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower. This project has a total budget of approximately 4.1 billion US dollars (USD 4.1 billion).

2. Dubai Marina – “Largest Man-made Waterfront and Largest Man-made Marina in the World”

This project has two phases. Phase 1 covers 10.12 hectares, while phase 2 is expected to have more than 200 high-rise buildings. Once both phases are completed, the Dubai Marina will send the Marina del Rey (located in California, USA) down to second place.

3. Atlantis (Hydropolis) Underwater Hotel and Resort – “First Luxury Underwater Hotel in the World”

This project is situated 20 meters (66 feet) below the Persian Gulf’s surface. It has an area of 642.5 acres. The Hydropolis Underwater Hotel and Resort has a total budget of USD 482.5 million.

4. Dubailand – “Biggest Amusement Park in the World”

On October 23, 2003, Dubai announced the construction of what is believed will become the world’s biggest entertainment complex – Dubailand. This project will cover about 278 square kilometers (107 square miles) of land. Within the complex will rise 45 vast projects and some 200 secondary ones.

5. Dubai World Central International Airport (DWC) – “Largest Passenger and Cargo Hub in the World”

This project, when completed, will surpass two similar facilities in two different categories – annual cargo capacity and annual passenger capacity. In the first category, DWC will push Memphis International Airport down to second place, with its 12 million-ton per year cargo capacity; in the second, it is expected to surpass the 90 million per year passenger capacity of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with its 150 million per year figure. This project is estimated to be fully operational by the year 2017.

6. The Tower in Motion – “First Rotating Skyscraper in the World”

This project will have a total of 80 floors. The first 20 floors will serve as the building’s retail section; the 21st to the 35th floors will have a luxurious hotel; the next 35 floors will have the usual units of accommodation; and the 10 uppermost floors will have suburban residence-style apartments, designed with yard and garden space.

As per the project’s design, each floor will have the capability to rotate independently right or left. This will be made possible by a “voice recognition” technology, which may be programmed in any language. This means that the building’s occupants will be able enjoy constantly-changing views. 

7. The 6th Crossing – “Longest and Tallest Arch Bridge in the World”

This project is also called the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing. It is expected to be completed in 2012. It will have a length of 1.6 kilometers (about 1 mile), a width of 64 meters (210 feet), and an altitude of 15 meters (49 feet) above the water level. Each of the traffic directions will have 6 lanes. On an hourly basis, the bridge is expected to be able to carry 20,000 vehicles. At the center of the bridge will be a track, which is intended for the Green Line of Dubai Metro. The 6th Crossing has a total budget of USD 681 million.

8. Dubai Metro – “Longest Fully Automated Rail System in the World”

The original plan for this “driverless” project shows it will have at least two lines. The first, called the Red Line, is partially in operation; the second (called the Green Line), which will have a distance of 20 kilometers (12.43 miles), is under construction. When both lines become fully operational, it will cover a total distance of 72 kilometers (44.7 miles), enough to bring the Vancouver Skytrain down to second place.

Outside of these mega construction projects, there are other Dubai world records now in place. For example, there is the Dubai World Cup, which is billed the “Richest Horse Race in the World.” The horse race has a prize fund of USD 10 million. Dubai also boasts of the Golden Star, which is labeled the “Longest and Most Expensive Yacht in the World.” The yacht measures 160 meters (525 feet) in length, and is valued at more than USD 300 million.

The Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is an integration of the best in clinical services, research, and medical education. Basically, two very important zones make up the DHCC – the Medical Community and the Wellness Community. The former is already operational, while the latter is still in the planning stages.

The Medical Community:

This zone, which has an area of 380,902.5 square meters (4.1 million square feet), has seen rapid growth since its establishment. The 80 or so clinics located here are staffed by more than a thousand healthcare professionals, all of whom are licensed by the Centre for Healthcare Planning of the DHCC. This licensing prerequisite ensures that all the services being provided at DHCC satisfy the standards set by the different international accreditation bodies (example, the Joint Commission International).

The Medical Community houses the following medical entities:

• Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC) Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical Research;

• University Teaching Hospital (UH);

• Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research (DHFMR);

• Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education Dubai (BUIDRE).

• Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library.

The Wellness Community:

This zone, which has an area more than four times that of the Medical Community’s (1.77 million square meters or 19 million square feet), is intended to serve as the region’s center for integrative and preventive medicine. As the name it carries suggests, this zone also aims to be the region’s primary center for the advancement of wellness.

The Wellness Community will have the following features:

• A health and long-term care facility;

• Outpatient clinics;

• A facility for sports medicine;

• A cosmetic services center;

• A center for the promotion of active lifestyle;

• A five-star hotel and spa resorts;

• A residential district with food and retail outlets.

As a whole, the DHCC offers a complete range of medical and other complementary services, which include those in the following 19 fields:

1. Cardiology

2. Immunology

3. Chiropractic

4. Family medicine

5. Anesthesia

6. Dentistry

7. Pediatrics

8. Obstetrics

9. Urology

10. Dermatology

11. Orthopedic

12. Neurology

13. Internal medicine

14. Physical therapy

15. Radiology

16. Plastic surgery

17. Endocrinology

18. Gastroenterology

19. General surgery

Consider these big names that are getting on board the DHCC: Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, the Mayo Clinic, Astra Zeneca, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, and the German Heart Center, among others.

The entire Dubai Healthcare City is expected to be fully operational in 2011 at the latest. It is strategically located at the heart of Dubai City, in the historic district of Bur Dubai. It is near the Dubai Creek and is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) away from the Dubai International Airport. The best way to reach DHCC from Abu Dhabi is via the E 11 highway.

Watch the Burj Dubai opening ceremony video.

You can see fireworks from multiple locations. Anywhere along the Jumeirah beach starting from the Palm Entrance will have a view to watch the fireworks. Make sure to go early as there will be a big crowd.

What else is on in the Dubai New Years Eve 2010?
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Almost all hotels in Dubai have organized dinner dance to celebrate the event. Some hotels have organized events to cater certain nationals.

Lama Tours has organized a special New Year’s Eve celebration on Lama floating restaurant (Dhow cruise). They also have special events with full of actions (Jazz music, dance etc) in the middle of the desert. Visit http://www.lama.ae/NewYear/NewYear2010.html for more details. If you are interested contact us for a special 10% discount for any of the events organized by Lama Tours.

If you have a limited budget then Ramada Dubai has special New Year’s Eve dinner dance for a reasonable price.

The highlight of this years event is the display of fighter jets. You will be able to see the newest fighter jets at the Dubai air show 2009.

The airshow will be held for five days. I think this is one of the events that you should visit.

All three options are expensive. But if you can afford to pay then this will be a once in a lifetime experience. Just imagine flying over “The Palm Island”, “The World”, Burj Al Arab and skyscrapers like Burj Dubai.

There are few ways to book these aerial sightseeing tours in Dubai. Here are the places that you can get discounts.

Book your Dubai Seaplane tours with Viator

Visit our Dubai Tours page for special discounts from Lama Tours for Hot air ballooning and Helicopter tours.

However, some are questioning whether the event is a success. Let’s have a look at the designer list this year.

Aartivijay Gupta
Aisha Saim
Anam Sohail
Asma Chapti
Babita Malkani
Beenas & B’jouel
Dona Gilbert
Ekta Singh
Furne One
Georgiana Mascarenhas, Helen de Carvalho & Juliana Bocchese
Hatem Alakeel
Homa Qamar
HSY
Irena Trajkova
Kalid Alhajri
Kanzi
Mariam Al Mazro
Michael Cinco
Miss Elegant Noura Al Hashimi brand by Amber Feroz
Najibah Pandor
Natasha Petafi
Rajnish Malhotra
Rima Ashemimry
Salma Khan
Shrekanth Yeddula
Siddartha Tytler
Simone Khambatta & Roma Narsinghani
Tina Bedi
Troy Costa
Walid Atallah
Zaeem Jamal

Some fashion experts are saying that world-class fashion designers are not in the list. But some says the list is not bad.

I am not a fashion expert to make a coment. What do you think about Dubai fashion week 2009?

The only problem is currently they deliver only within the UAE. The good news is they are going to start international delivery very soon.

So if you want to buy Emirates aircraft models or any other item then visit their website.

Here are few of the amazing features of this building

* Current height is over 800 meters

* The total weight of aluminium used is equivalent to five A380 aircrafts

* 103,000 sq metres of glass used in the cladding panels that can cover 14 standard football pitches

* The total length of gaskets is 2050Kms

This construction has already established many world records. There is a news that Burj Dubai is going to have the world’s first Armani Hotel and Armani Residences.

Will the Dubai metro reduce current traffic problems in Dubai? The time will tell us. Below is a video of the grand opening.