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Magic34
09-19-2006, 10:27 PM
I think so... At least they are working on it just a little.
Here are those pictures of Dubai.
This is the airport expansion.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348airport_expansion-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348airport_expansion_2.jpg
13 years makes a difference
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/163481990-2003.jpg

Magic34
09-19-2006, 10:28 PM
This will be the largest theme park in the world. They will have these dinosaurs roaming around somehow.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348biggest_theme_park-med.jpg
Here are some more cranes
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348cranes.jpg
Want more???
How about a ton of hotels
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348shoreline_cranes.jpg

Magic34
09-19-2006, 10:29 PM
And this is nuts.... Check this out.
They are building these island like things called palms. Well fist, they are building a group of islands that you can purchase for $7mil (US) each. Next the palm things are these HUGE palm like fingers taht will have houses and stuff on them out in the water.
If you look at the bottom fo this picture, you'll see that famous hotel that is a fortune to stay at.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348palms_4.jpg
Here are the islands...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348island_1-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348palms_5.jpg
Close up of 1 of the palm sections
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348palms_3.jpg
Last one is the process of making the islands
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348making-med.jpg
I have more if you want them. :cool:

SHOTKALLIN
09-19-2006, 10:33 PM
Why doesn't Osama bomb them? They ought to be at the top of his list.

cdog
09-19-2006, 11:24 PM
Just wait till Allah makes the ground shake. :idea: Liquefaction! I wouldn’t give them dirka dirkas 1 cent of mine. They had a show about this stupid idea on discovery.

Trailer Park Casanova
09-20-2006, 02:50 AM
They were showing the island and housing project being built on Modern Marvels on the History channel.
Huge expensive project. Weastern style homes.
It'll be constant replenishment of the sand on the beaches.
They sold out within the first day.
I think it's complete by now.
Gasoline was something like 33 cents a gallon.

RitcheyRch
09-20-2006, 04:31 AM
I saw the same show on the History Channel.

Tequila-John
09-20-2006, 05:23 AM
I saw the same show on the History Channel also

hoolign
09-20-2006, 05:51 AM
I have a few buds working and now living down there. they say it's a pretty awsome place. They are paying Canadian oil and gas workers and engineers some pretty crazy dollars with some incredible benefits! 30 days on 30 days off - days off are full pay! I have an offer to head down there that we are still pondering. It';s amazing how that city has transformed due to the oil they are producing.

mmered8299
09-20-2006, 06:36 AM
Looks like a good place to open up a Fountian Boats Dealership! Or any Boat dealer for that matter.

havaduner
09-20-2006, 06:41 AM
Looks like a good place to open up a Fountian Boats Dealership! Or any Boat dealer for that matter.
I saw that show, and thought the same thing. A new house, a big ol boat, and my sand car, and gas for less than .50 per gallon! I may need a moment to myself!

Not So Fast
09-20-2006, 06:47 AM
Do you have the pictures of the tennis court on top of that expensive hotel with I believe Jimmy Connors and another guy playing up there, scary. Also isnt Dubai the place where they have that indoor winter wonderland with snowy slopes and sled runs & stuff?? Incredible. Thanks,,NSF

hoolign
09-20-2006, 06:52 AM
Do you have the pictures of the tennis court on top of that expensive hotel with I believe Jimmy Connors and another guy playing up there, scary. Also isnt Dubai the place where they have that indoor winter wonderland with snowy slopes and sled runs & stuff?? Incredible. Thanks,,NSF
Ski Dubai. pretty amazing what they built down there!

Jordy
09-20-2006, 06:57 AM
I wouldn’t give them dirka dirkas 1 cent of mine.
Dirka dirka, JIHAD!!!! Team America F%CK YEAH!!!! :D :D :D

prosthogod
09-20-2006, 07:42 AM
where's all the crazy big boats?

Cole Trickle
09-20-2006, 08:12 AM
Snow in the Desert!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/one918/Mine/Dubai1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/one918/Mine/Dubai2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/one918/Mine/Dubai3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/one918/Mine/Dubai4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/one918/Mine/Dubai5.jpg
Nothing beter than skiing/snowboarding in 120 degree heat!!

SoCalSouthpaw
09-20-2006, 08:14 AM
What are those natural islands called? Those that are grouped together in your post? They look like the scuba diving there would be phenomenal. You have more pics?

lalhc
09-20-2006, 08:26 AM
I have a friend I grew up w/and graduated high school with that live there. He's making big bucks in a "tax free" country. He said that it would be extremely difficult to move back and have to pay taxes again.

Steamin' Rice
09-20-2006, 10:03 AM
A lot of high tech companies are moving to Dubai as well - They are calling it the "Silicon Oasis"

Not So Fast
09-20-2006, 10:09 AM
Ahhh, to have unlimited oil supplies eh? As long as we pay inflated prices they will continue to build. NSF

Magic34
09-20-2006, 12:07 PM
Worlds largest tower is also being built there too. 560 meters

hoolign
09-20-2006, 12:23 PM
Worlds largest tower is also being built there too. 560 meters
What is that in feet? :D

CBadDad
09-20-2006, 01:11 PM
I have a friend who is doing a lot of telecommunications type work there. He is making a boatload of money, but hates the place. He says none of the middle eastern people shower regularly and they all stink.
I think I'll pass.

Rock-A-Bye-Baby
09-20-2006, 01:45 PM
My cousin went to that hotel- the one where Agassi and Federer played tennis and Tiger Woods launched golf balls.....
4 drinks cost $80.00 :cry: