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I very much liked this site, including the vidoes and photo sections, so thank you. What I am particularly impressed by...
Yes i liked the videos and photos a lot even if it wasnt done very nicely at least the video gave us an idea of how the...
stategic sheik
Posted by mohamad, london, UK on 14 March 2008 at 10:34 UAE time
When will gulf Arabs invest in industrial factories and technology instead of buildings, they can get the best Muslim scientists and gifted students. In 10 years if they don't do that, the west will create alternative energy and they will go back to riding camels.
Posted by mohamad, london, UK on 14 March 2008 at 10:34 UAE time
When will gulf Arabs invest in industrial factories and technology instead of buildings, they can get the best Muslim scientists and gifted students. In 10 years if they don't do that, the west will create alternative energy and they will go back to riding camels.
Impressive
Posted by Mahbood Ali, Sharjah, UAE on 8 March 2008 at 17:03 UAE time
I very much liked this site, including the vidoes and photo sections, so thank you. What I am particularly impressed by is that, one year ago, Arabian Business' website did not exist. And look at it now. The fact it is being compared to National Geographic (NG) makes it amazing. Shukria!
Posted by Mahbood Ali, Sharjah, UAE on 8 March 2008 at 17:03 UAE time
I very much liked this site, including the vidoes and photo sections, so thank you. What I am particularly impressed by is that, one year ago, Arabian Business' website did not exist. And look at it now. The fact it is being compared to National Geographic (NG) makes it amazing. Shukria!
The World
Posted by Narilyn L., San Fernando city, Philippines on 2 March 2008 at 13:39 UAE time
Yes i liked the videos and photos a lot even if it wasnt done very nicely at least the video gave us an idea of how the World looked like and thats while im sitting here on my table and taking coffee lol. Mind you its free also . But a voice over could have made it better.
Posted by Narilyn L., San Fernando city, Philippines on 2 March 2008 at 13:39 UAE time
Yes i liked the videos and photos a lot even if it wasnt done very nicely at least the video gave us an idea of how the World looked like and thats while im sitting here on my table and taking coffee lol. Mind you its free also . But a voice over could have made it better.
Burj Mubarak Kuwait
Posted by Firouz Sederat, Kuwait City, Kuwait on 24 February 2008 at 21:46 UAE time
Kuwait's new tower will be bigger than Burj Dubai - then you can come and film that from the sky.
Posted by Firouz Sederat, Kuwait City, Kuwait on 24 February 2008 at 21:46 UAE time
Kuwait's new tower will be bigger than Burj Dubai - then you can come and film that from the sky.
Video of Dubai
Posted by RAM, Milpitas CA, USA on 23 February 2008 at 07:07 UAE time
A very poorly shot video. Seriously, I think I can do a better job. The video should have been edited to cut out the Helicopter sound and add a voice over. The shot taken on a foggy or misty day has not helped. Over all a disappointment. Have you not seen the NG video of Dubai? Come on we can do better. Sorry for being harsh.
Posted by RAM, Milpitas CA, USA on 23 February 2008 at 07:07 UAE time
A very poorly shot video. Seriously, I think I can do a better job. The video should have been edited to cut out the Helicopter sound and add a voice over. The shot taken on a foggy or misty day has not helped. Over all a disappointment. Have you not seen the NG video of Dubai? Come on we can do better. Sorry for being harsh.
Disappointing
Posted by Rainigade, Dubai, UAE on 21 February 2008 at 10:48 UAE time
Is it just me, or is the "World" just a bunch of islands grouped together in no particular shape? The projections shown before actually looked like the world map. This finished product looks nothing like it.
Ok... so its easy to criticize ... but please, when you make tall claims, you're pretty much offering yourself up on a platter for criticisms, right?
Posted by Rainigade, Dubai, UAE on 21 February 2008 at 10:48 UAE time
Is it just me, or is the "World" just a bunch of islands grouped together in no particular shape? The projections shown before actually looked like the world map. This finished product looks nothing like it.
Ok... so its easy to criticize ... but please, when you make tall claims, you're pretty much offering yourself up on a platter for criticisms, right?
The most amazing feat of modern time..
Posted by Farah, Gary, Indiana, usa on 21 February 2008 at 08:30 UAE time
I saw this on National Geographic TV.
I must say this is probably the most daring feat of our time. A true attempt of a world wonder that we are witnessing in our time.
Posted by Farah, Gary, Indiana, usa on 21 February 2008 at 08:30 UAE time
I saw this on National Geographic TV.
I must say this is probably the most daring feat of our time. A true attempt of a world wonder that we are witnessing in our time.
Mr. Talal!
Posted by Yasmin S, Riyadh, Saudia on 20 February 2008 at 09:53 UAE time
Very handsome! Mashallah '3layk!
Posted by Yasmin S, Riyadh, Saudia on 20 February 2008 at 09:53 UAE time
Very handsome! Mashallah '3layk!
Beautiful Pictures
Posted by Jamal Panhwar, Dubai, UAE on 18 February 2008 at 23:30 UAE time
Wow beautiful pictures and what a mega construction project. Very impressive of UAE to have uch unique projects.
Jamal
http://www.exoticdubai.com
Posted by Jamal Panhwar, Dubai, UAE on 18 February 2008 at 23:30 UAE time
Wow beautiful pictures and what a mega construction project. Very impressive of UAE to have uch unique projects.
Jamal
http://www.exoticdubai.com
Best feature I've read in a while
Posted by Thomas Atherton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 18 February 2008 at 18:21 UAE time
I enjoyed reading the feature written above - the author comes across as highly personable. Shame he didn't have a better camera in his pocket!
Posted by Thomas Atherton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 18 February 2008 at 18:21 UAE time
I enjoyed reading the feature written above - the author comes across as highly personable. Shame he didn't have a better camera in his pocket!
Incredible!
Posted by Ruby, Cairo, Egypt on 18 February 2008 at 14:03 UAE time
Well done, AB! I have visited Dubai and saw the ships working on the World from a distance. Wanted so much to go see it myself. Thank you for such a wonderful idea!
Posted by Ruby, Cairo, Egypt on 18 February 2008 at 14:03 UAE time
Well done, AB! I have visited Dubai and saw the ships working on the World from a distance. Wanted so much to go see it myself. Thank you for such a wonderful idea!
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Dubai rocks
Posted by Chris Harman, Philadelphia, United States on 17 February 2008 at 22:03 UAE time
My fave video is the fly through, especially the bits where they are flying through the islands at a low height and when they fly over the top of Emirates Towers - can't wait to get back and do it myself.
Posted by Chris Harman, Philadelphia, United States on 17 February 2008 at 22:03 UAE time
My fave video is the fly through, especially the bits where they are flying through the islands at a low height and when they fly over the top of Emirates Towers - can't wait to get back and do it myself.
Miserly post by Dennis de Necker, South Africa
Posted by Jonathan Fields, Cambridge, Great Britain on 16 February 2008 at 16:08 UAE time
"Given time, once all the island beaches are palm-lined (assuming that there are that many palms available and for sale worldwide)"
The most shamless plug and self-promotion I've seen. Dennis de Necker is the managing director a firm that sells palm trees - simple Google search. For one so concerned about the amount of money being spent on these projects, it seems you're not yourself willing to fork out for advertising...
Mr. de Necker, have you seen the first video 'Fly throught the World?' Or any of the other dozen videos on The World, like the timelapses ? Here are the links - watch and then comment...
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-world/videos/18-fly-through-the-world
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-world/videos/17-the-world--views
As for the VIP Experience, the sound and camerwork are certainly not as polished as the other vidoes or even within the video itself. But stop whinging - we get to see some amazing things about Dubai as a result of these videos...and it's all for free, in case you didn't notice...
Posted by Jonathan Fields, Cambridge, Great Britain on 16 February 2008 at 16:08 UAE time
"Given time, once all the island beaches are palm-lined (assuming that there are that many palms available and for sale worldwide)"
The most shamless plug and self-promotion I've seen. Dennis de Necker is the managing director a firm that sells palm trees - simple Google search. For one so concerned about the amount of money being spent on these projects, it seems you're not yourself willing to fork out for advertising...
Mr. de Necker, have you seen the first video 'Fly throught the World?' Or any of the other dozen videos on The World, like the timelapses ? Here are the links - watch and then comment...
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-world/videos/18-fly-through-the-world
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-world/videos/17-the-world--views
As for the VIP Experience, the sound and camerwork are certainly not as polished as the other vidoes or even within the video itself. But stop whinging - we get to see some amazing things about Dubai as a result of these videos...and it's all for free, in case you didn't notice...
Palm Jumeirah Island
Posted by Samuel Cervantes, DUBAI, UAE on 15 February 2008 at 20:41 UAE time
Congratulations to all involved to this magnificient achievement.
Posted by Samuel Cervantes, DUBAI, UAE on 15 February 2008 at 20:41 UAE time
Congratulations to all involved to this magnificient achievement.
The VIP Experience
Posted by Dennis de Necker, Johannesburg, South Africa on 15 February 2008 at 19:26 UAE time
A disappointment - with so much money being spent on developing the islands, I was expecting a Hollywood-style or Discovery-style documentary - not a 'home video'. Whoever the photographer was, he does not even understand the basics of filming. As for the sound, it is a total disaster. Hopefully the developers will see this poor show and have a professional video made that will do justice to such an ambitious undertaking. For all the people that cannot afford to buy there or even to visit, this does nothing to show off what most people can only dream about. Given time, once all the island beaches are palm-lined (assuming that there are that many palms available and for sale worldwide), we can only hope that National Geographic or Discovery will bring the real picture and awesome impact into our lounges.
Posted by Dennis de Necker, Johannesburg, South Africa on 15 February 2008 at 19:26 UAE time
A disappointment - with so much money being spent on developing the islands, I was expecting a Hollywood-style or Discovery-style documentary - not a 'home video'. Whoever the photographer was, he does not even understand the basics of filming. As for the sound, it is a total disaster. Hopefully the developers will see this poor show and have a professional video made that will do justice to such an ambitious undertaking. For all the people that cannot afford to buy there or even to visit, this does nothing to show off what most people can only dream about. Given time, once all the island beaches are palm-lined (assuming that there are that many palms available and for sale worldwide), we can only hope that National Geographic or Discovery will bring the real picture and awesome impact into our lounges.
Congratulations, it's amazing!
Posted by Mohammed al-Hashimi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 15 February 2008 at 17:22 UAE time
Whoever thought up this idea is brilliant - you see everything you want about the World and see Dubai at its latest and best as well.
I don't like tall buildings, especially where I live and was born in Jeddah. But to see these islands finished and the Burj Dubai that close is like witnessing history.
Thank you for documenting it in such an amazing way!
Posted by Mohammed al-Hashimi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 15 February 2008 at 17:22 UAE time
Whoever thought up this idea is brilliant - you see everything you want about the World and see Dubai at its latest and best as well.
I don't like tall buildings, especially where I live and was born in Jeddah. But to see these islands finished and the Burj Dubai that close is like witnessing history.
Thank you for documenting it in such an amazing way!
Bravo Sheikh Mohammed!
Posted by Wanda, Paris, FRANCE on 15 February 2008 at 16:27 UAE time
Bravo and Kudos to Sheikh Mohammed, who has made Dubai from a desert that people hardly knew to a dazzling, glitzy city that everyone desires to go to. I have been visiting the region since the 60s and I am proud to see Dubai transform. And at the very top of the wow list is this fascinating feat - The World. What a clever idea and when it was announced I too thought it cannot be done. But they did it. Bravo Nakheel, Bravo Sheikh Mohammed, Bravo to the people of Dubai - the new Paris of the middle east.
Posted by Wanda, Paris, FRANCE on 15 February 2008 at 16:27 UAE time
Bravo and Kudos to Sheikh Mohammed, who has made Dubai from a desert that people hardly knew to a dazzling, glitzy city that everyone desires to go to. I have been visiting the region since the 60s and I am proud to see Dubai transform. And at the very top of the wow list is this fascinating feat - The World. What a clever idea and when it was announced I too thought it cannot be done. But they did it. Bravo Nakheel, Bravo Sheikh Mohammed, Bravo to the people of Dubai - the new Paris of the middle east.
The Burj and the World
Posted by Ather Ansari, Karachi, Pakistan on 15 February 2008 at 16:22 UAE time
I returned from a business trip to Dubai,during which I passed Sheikh Zayed Road many a times and was always impressed by the way Burj was being built.I had wished if it was possible to look at Burj and other Projects from a Helicopter.Now you have provided us an excellent glance and view of the Breathtaking Burj and the unbelievable World.As somebody has rightly said,it is the 8th Wonder of the World.Bravo..!! You have shown the world,we can do it...
Posted by Ather Ansari, Karachi, Pakistan on 15 February 2008 at 16:22 UAE time
I returned from a business trip to Dubai,during which I passed Sheikh Zayed Road many a times and was always impressed by the way Burj was being built.I had wished if it was possible to look at Burj and other Projects from a Helicopter.Now you have provided us an excellent glance and view of the Breathtaking Burj and the unbelievable World.As somebody has rightly said,it is the 8th Wonder of the World.Bravo..!! You have shown the world,we can do it...
World Video
Posted by Lynda, London, UK on 15 February 2008 at 13:49 UAE time
The scene is absolutely amazing! I did find the quality of the video low though. I have seen better videos from a helicopter and hope you will upgrade this next time.
Posted by Lynda, London, UK on 15 February 2008 at 13:49 UAE time
The scene is absolutely amazing! I did find the quality of the video low though. I have seen better videos from a helicopter and hope you will upgrade this next time.
Burj
Posted by Speetaman, Karachi, Pakistan on 15 February 2008 at 08:20 UAE time
WOW!! FANTASTIC!! It is just beautiful to see from the aerial point of view.
Posted by Speetaman, Karachi, Pakistan on 15 February 2008 at 08:20 UAE time
WOW!! FANTASTIC!! It is just beautiful to see from the aerial point of view.
Helicopter Video over Dubai and World Islands
Posted by Glenn Pritchard, Melbourne, Australia on 15 February 2008 at 06:30 UAE time
Our company prides itself on creating features that offer a "WOW" to the worldwide Landscape and Architectural Industries , but our designs and efforts seem to pale into insignificance compared to the truly amazing and wonderful achievements and the huge leaps forward in Design , Architecture , Construction and Technology that are unfolding each day as a direct result of the vision and determination of the Rulers and Planners of Dubai . Our sincere congratulations to all of those involved. Kindest Regards G.Pritchard , Managing Director , WOWFactors.BIZ
Posted by Glenn Pritchard, Melbourne, Australia on 15 February 2008 at 06:30 UAE time
Our company prides itself on creating features that offer a "WOW" to the worldwide Landscape and Architectural Industries , but our designs and efforts seem to pale into insignificance compared to the truly amazing and wonderful achievements and the huge leaps forward in Design , Architecture , Construction and Technology that are unfolding each day as a direct result of the vision and determination of the Rulers and Planners of Dubai . Our sincere congratulations to all of those involved. Kindest Regards G.Pritchard , Managing Director , WOWFactors.BIZ
Breathtaking
Posted by Munire Vecdi, Ankara, Turkey on 14 February 2008 at 22:13 UAE time
It's amazing to see the speed at which Dubai is developing thanks to the masterminds behind all these projects and the investors who believe in them; what a vision!
It's great to have this video available for people who would not have the chance to see Dubai bird's eye view and for people who still think that Arabs travel on camels and live in tents.
Posted by Munire Vecdi, Ankara, Turkey on 14 February 2008 at 22:13 UAE time
It's amazing to see the speed at which Dubai is developing thanks to the masterminds behind all these projects and the investors who believe in them; what a vision!
It's great to have this video available for people who would not have the chance to see Dubai bird's eye view and for people who still think that Arabs travel on camels and live in tents.
Proud to be an Arab
Posted by Ahmed Bashir, Riyadh, KSA on 14 February 2008 at 10:44 UAE time
The Arab world is leading the development of these kinds of projects - from the greenest, to the tallest, from the most imaginative, to the most practical.
Truly we are again taking our place at the forefront of the world's intellectual, and architectural thinking.
Posted by Ahmed Bashir, Riyadh, KSA on 14 February 2008 at 10:44 UAE time
The Arab world is leading the development of these kinds of projects - from the greenest, to the tallest, from the most imaginative, to the most practical.
Truly we are again taking our place at the forefront of the world's intellectual, and architectural thinking.
Wow!
Posted by James Jones, London, UK on 14 February 2008 at 10:42 UAE time
What a magnificent achievement. I think productivity may go down across the world as people check out the videos. Well done ArabianBusiness.com - a truly remarkable achievement.
Posted by James Jones, London, UK on 14 February 2008 at 10:42 UAE time
What a magnificent achievement. I think productivity may go down across the world as people check out the videos. Well done ArabianBusiness.com - a truly remarkable achievement.
The World
Posted by tamer on 14 February 2008 at 10:34 UAE time
It is my first time i see the world island from that close
Posted by tamer on 14 February 2008 at 10:34 UAE time
It is my first time i see the world island from that close
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