And some cynics out there said that other Emirates hadn't learned the lesson of the Dubacle. About overbuilding, excessive use of leverage, etc.
This article in Khaleej Times sets those nay-sayers straight!
At 23x17 metres for this life size model one can see that Abu Dhabi has not lost its careful way with a dirham. Construction costs are likely to be low. And it seems to me that there will be savings on land - since the plot wouldn't have to be more than twice the size. And it could probably be constructed indoors allowing workers to continue their labors in airconditioned comfort during the summer. Even with a project this size, costs will be controlled. The need for debt financing small.
Exclusively here at Suq Al Mal, we've got pictures of the life size model of the Burj Mohammad - Abu Dhabi's entry into the world's tallest building competition.
Notice it's so big you can't see the top. Clearly a winner.
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LOL - I'm going there tomorrow to see the 'life-size' model. Do you think 50 Dirhams are enough to book one of these towers?
TRN
No, I think the prices will remain life size as well.
On the topic of architectural diets, I see that Mina Zayed is being rescaled (notice unlike The (cheeky) National I did not say downsized) so that is is more livable.
And that Sourouh is rethinking its retail space on Lu'lu Island.
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