Dubai Flashcards

1
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How many habitant in Dubai?

A

About 3.3 million.

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2
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When did the first residents of Palm Jumeirah arrived?

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2007

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3
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When was the construction of Burj Al Arab finished?

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1999

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4
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When was the construction of Burj Khalifa finished?

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2010

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5
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How many metter is Burj Khalifa?

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Burj Khalifa is 828 meters.

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6
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What was the initial name of Burj Khalifa?

Why did it changed?

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During the construction it was Burj Dubai.

It was officially named “Burj Khalifa” to honour the leader of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa ibn Zayed Al Nahya.

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7
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Who is behind EMAAR?

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Mohamed Alabbar.

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What is EMAAR?

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EMAAR is a emirati multinational real estate development company.

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9
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What EMAAR built in Dubai?

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EMAAR is one of the largest real estate developers in the UAE.

It is behind various mega project such as:

  • Burj Khalifa
  • Dubai Mall
  • Dubai Marina
  • Dubai Opera
  • Arabian Ranches
  • Dubai Creek tower
  • Hotels: Address, Vida, Rove…
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10
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What are two other big real estate developper in Dubai?

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DAMAC and MERAAS.

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11
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What is Dubai Creek Tower?

A

It is an observation tower under construction in the Dubai Creek.

It is supposed to open in 2022 at the earliest.
Its heigh is still unknown but at least 828 (+Burj Khalifa).

It will be the highest building in the world!

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12
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What is the % of Emirati and expats in Dubai?

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About 85% expats and 15% Emiratis.

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