Did you know that Dubai has mountains? While Dubai suffers through the credit crisis, designers are heading for the hills for the next outlandish development.
Villas and housing units, a dam-like hotel and bridge will cling to the side of the mountains for the Rak Jebel Al Jais Mountain Resort. The wedge-shaped portion of the resort hangs over the valley and is another hotel and public area for concerts and events.
Implications - Dubai continues it's ascent to real-life, virtual fantasyland. No wonder the place is the hallowed ground of international businessmen, wealthy oil tycoons, and socialites of all races, shapes and sizes. If it's a place you can afford to go, I don't know why anyone would want to leave.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mountain Resort Development
- The Rak Jebel Al Jais Mountain Resort in Dubai showcases the trend of developing luxury resorts in mountainous regions.
- Architectural Innovation
- The Lacy Bazaarchitecture design of the resort demonstrates the trend of pushing the boundaries of architectural creativity.
- Destination Fantasy Land
- Dubai's ongoing trend of creating real-life, virtual fantasylands is exemplified by the Rak Jebel Al Jais Resort.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of mountain resort development by creating unique and luxurious accommodations in mountainous regions.
- Architecture
- The architectural industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating lacy bazaarchitecture designs into their projects, pushing the boundaries of traditional architecture.
- Tourism
- The tourism industry can benefit from Dubai's trend of destination fantasy lands by offering unique and immersive experiences to attract visitors.
