Dubai to build the longest arch bridge in the world
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Dubai boasts many new architectural projects unseen in other parts of the world and wants to add an arch bridge, longest and tallest in the world, by 2012. The project will cost an estimated 3 billion Dirhams ($816 million dollars).
Dubai wants to invest for the future that is not dependent on petroleum revenues as its oil reserves are depleting. It has built many advanced projects like the Burj al-Arab, the world’s tallest hotel, artificial islands that resemble the shape of the world, Hydropolis, the world’s first underwater hotel and many more.And with this new arch bridge it will add another landmark to the impressive total it already has.The world’s longest arch bridge will be built at a cost estimate of 3 billion Dirhams ($816.9 million dollars) and will be accomplished by the year 2012.But is this project necessary? According to a recent environmental study the bridge which said it is a totally unnecessary project to improve the infrastructure and recommended the builders to work on sustainable development projects. The UAE rulers have other ideas and determine to complete it as planned.Dubai Arch Bridge - World's Longest and Tallest Bridge.Other salient features of this arch bridge are:*The Crossing has a length of 1600 meters and a width of 64 meters.*The Crossing consists of 12 lanes; 6 lanes at each direction.*The giant arch has a height of 205 meters and a length of 667 meters; considered the longest arch-bridge in the world.*The Green Line of Dubai Metro passes across the center of the Crossing.*The Crossing rises 15 meters above the water level, allowing free navigation 24 hours a day.
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North America and Europe are taking a back seat in all this. Dubai uses American and European engineers to do this. They are smart investing for the future and want to be the global centerpiece. With $100 a barrel, it is easy for them.
It is so true that we (The USA) are falling behind in the world. Dubai is smart to be doing these projects. They have the backing of many VERY wealthy Americans, in terms of investing in that country. America needs something great like this.
Thanks Adventure, Rich will get richer in the world with schemes like that.
The bridge looks awesome! i wonder what their theme parks are like! Quite a ride i would imagine!
This is completely amazing. How much land and water are In Dubai? They must have their own planet.
Hi C, they have a big Disney Land in Dubai, that is also a massive project. They are very shrewd investing for the future.
Patty, they are not a very big place, that might be the reason for all these sky scrapers, also the population is not huge either. Most of the population are construction workers, they usually leave after the buildings are finished. They have plenty of money for a limited land.
Interesting;)
I guess I need to put Dubai in my list of places to go ;-)
Yes Princessa, it is a must place to see, I think it will be one of premier vacation destination, once they finish all this construction.
I remember seeing a bit on Diggnation's podcast where they looked at all the concept designs for Dubai's future buildings and it's insane! That place is going to be amazing in a few years. They say something like most of the world's skyscraper cranes are in Dubai.Great Hub by the way :)
Thanks Junkster, Hubpages is saying this article is over promotional. All I am trying to share innovation in the world. I don't live in Dubai, I live in the US, what is the benefit I am getting by writing an article about Dubai. All I am trying to say is we should have similar projects like this in the US.
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Hi Na, what does it mean? Cheers.
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Thanks Puneet.
Dubai will always remain one of the most hot spots in the middle east and in Asia.
spacebull 4 years ago
Dubai is totally nuts and I love them :) That project with those thousand islands and all their other projects are jaw dropping.