How to Build a City

In Dubai they are building the pyramids--well, a modern version of them. Looming in the background are the towering Jumeirah Beach Residences. In the foreground the Marina Mall, Hotel and Residences under construction.



The Al Fattan towers are surrounded on two sides by the Jumeirah Beach Residences.



Excavation and laying of the foundation for the mall, hotel and residences in progress.





It's hard work at 40 degrees Celsius. (Conditions for laborers accross Dubai is a worrying issue.)





And what exactly is it going to look like?

The local ALEC has won the estimated AED 1,420 million ($385 million) contract to build a new shopping mall complex in Dubai Marina. The 27-month contract entails construction of a mixed-use development comprising an eight-level shopping mall with 150 retail units, a 38-storey tower with 200 hotel rooms and 400 serviced apartments, a car park and an eight-level tower for restaurants on an island in the marina. The local Middle East Foundations (MEF) has completed the foundations package. Singapore’s DP Architects is the consultant. US-based Hill International is the project manager (MEED 25:11:05).

A possible render:



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