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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Known for its modern technology, ultramodern architecture, and is one of the most advanced cities in the world. Dubai is setting the example for many cities around the globe. Known greatly for its luxury and “fanciness”, Dubai is becoming popular for tourism and shopping, and they are pulling as many people in as they can. The reason why Dubai is now focusing on tourism instead of oil is because the supply of oil is depleting, and soon enough the oil will be gone and Dubai will be left with nothing to support its economy. Dubai is setting the example for the world in architecture and technology, and is an innovative example of outstanding infrastructure. The first thing that Dubai did to bring fame to itself was build the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa is known for its magnificent height and for its very unique design. The Burj was built by the world renowned company SOM, (Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill LLP). SOM is known worldwide for many of its specialties including interior design, civil and structural engineering, graphics and branding, and most of all, architecture. SOM has also been incorporated in many projects including, the Willis Tower, the One World Trade Center, the Bank of America Headquarters, the Denver Union Station, and the New United States Courthouse - Los Angeles. (SOM) The very beginning of construction started with the excavation in January of 2004. By April of 2008 level one hundred and sixty

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