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Extraordinary cantilevering One Za’abeel is an engineering triumph

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One Za'abeel consists of two skyscrapers which rise to a height of 235 m (770 ft) and 305 m (1,000 ft), respectively

Dubai is full of eye-catching skyscrapers but the newly completed One Za’abeel, by Japan’s Nikken Sekkei, is sure to stand out even there. The project takes the form of two adjacent towers which support a horizontal bridge section that forms the world’s longest cantilever.

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Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

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Following the sneak preview of its upcoming residential tower last month, Mercedes-Benz has now fully unveiled the ambitious project, officially revealing what the supertall skyscraper will actually look like.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lif… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper→

World’s first jet suit race is slated for February 28

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Gentlemen, start your turbines – it’s time to see how these spectacular next-gen personal flight devices look and perform in the fire of competition. Gravity Industries has announced the world’s first jet suit race is happening in less than a month.Con… Continue reading World’s first jet suit race is slated for February 28→

Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

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Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world’s new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status→

Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

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Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world’s new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status→

Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

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The hottest trend in automotive design is… architecture, apparently. Following high-profile projects by Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction. The fi… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline→

Bugatti’s amazing tower will allow owners to drive up to their penthouses

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Dubai isn’t exactly lacking in eye-catching skyscrapers, but a new tower by automotive brand Bugatti and developer Binghatti is sure to turn heads. The stunning building will host luxury residences and include a pair of car elevators, allowing well-hee… Continue reading Bugatti’s amazing tower will allow owners to drive up to their penthouses→

Dubai Reefs: World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled

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URB, a developer of sustainable cities, has unveiled its plans for what is being billed as “the world’s largest ocean restoration project” on the Dubai coast, called Dubai Reefs.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: sustainable design, Oc… Continue reading Dubai Reefs: World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled→

Pilot makes crazy plane landing on skyscraper helipad 212 m above Dubai

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In a world first, Polish pilot Luke Czepiela has successfully completed an incredible landing on Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Using a customized fixed-wing CubCrafters Carbon Cub STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) airplane, he touched-down on t… Continue reading Pilot makes crazy plane landing on skyscraper helipad 212 m above Dubai→

93-km-long climate-controlled bike path to keep cyclists cool in Dubai

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Think of cycling- and pedestrian-friendly cities and you’ll likely come up with somewhere like Amsterdam or Utrecht, but perhaps Dubai will eventually be in the conversation too if an ambitious new proposal is realized. Named the Loop, it would consist… Continue reading 93-km-long climate-controlled bike path to keep cyclists cool in Dubai→