Architectural Dubai: Myths and Reality

Abstract

The article describes some objective characteristics of the formation of architecture in the capital of the emirate of Dubai. These characteristics do not coincide with commonly accepted views. The main factors, preconditions and trends of its rapid development from the present to the future are outlined. The article presents some proactive conceptual solutions for exclusive architectural designs in Dubai worked out by the author in the 2000s.

Keywords

• tall architecture
• commercial real estate
• urban planning strategy
• exclusive
• Palm Islands
• stylistic unity