50 Story Water Fountains - Dubai To Blow Water into the Desert Air (GALLERY)

Perhaps its time to declare Dubai Building Debauchery as dumb. The latest in “we want the biggest and we want it now” structure is a large fountain to be the centerpiece of the Downtown Burj project. Emaar Properties said it will be the fountain that can shoot water over 150 meters, the same as a 50 story building. I’m thinking since water is scarce in the desert (it still is, right?) and oil is plentiful, shouldn’t this be a giant oil geyser?

Vegas seems to have had a design influence on the fountains was they’ll have Bellagio-style lights and music. The structure is still unnamed; any ideas?

Green Luxury Building at Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi World Trade Center (GALLERY)

Not to be confused with Dubai, Abu Dhabi is on a building binge of its own. This is the World Trade Center to be built on Al Raha Beach, the spectacular spit of land for the waterfront east. 

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Dubai Builds Fashion Island - Isla Moda

Dubai Infinity Holdings is doing it again. They have announced a mixed use development to establish Dubai as a global “fashion hub.” Isla Moda will combine super style and ultra luxury to attract only… [More]