Property developer Dubai Holding has conceived of a plan for 'Mall of the World,' the world's first climate-controlled indoor city. The 450-hectare resort will feature a retractable glass roof, a theater district and indoor theme park. The developers hope it will attract up to 180 million visitors per year.
The mall will be located in the center of the resort, designed as a seven-kilometer-long street. The aforementioned glass roof will cover the facilities during the summer, when temperatures can reach upward of 50 degrees Celsius.
Speaking at the project's launch, Dubai president Mohammed Bin Rashid explains, "We plan to transform Dubai into a cultural, tourist and economic hub for the two billion people living in the region around us. And we are determined to achieve our vision."
What's Driving This Trend
- Climate-controlled Cities
- Creating climate-controlled indoor cities to provide comfortable environments regardless of external weather conditions.
- Retractable Glass Roofs
- Developing retractable glass roofs to allow flexible control of indoor and outdoor spaces in large-scale commercial projects.
- Integrated Indoor Entertainment
- Designing indoor city developments with integrated entertainment facilities like theaters and theme parks to offer unique and immersive experiences for visitors.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate and Property Development
- Real estate and property development companies can seize opportunities in designing and constructing climate-controlled indoor cities with innovative features like retractable glass roofs.
- Commercial Construction
- Commercial construction firms can explore opportunities in creating retractable glass roofs for large-scale projects, enabling versatile use of indoor and outdoor spaces for various industries.
- Entertainment and Tourism
- Entertainment and tourism industries can benefit from the integration of indoor entertainment facilities in climate-controlled cities, offering unique and attractive experiences for visitors.
