Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:43am
Dubai proves once again it's the city of the future.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 - 3:41am
If your idea of a perfect romantic night means getting up close and personal with the local marine life, then the upcoming Discus Hotel and Resort in Dubai should be the perfect fit.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 1:24am
Camel racing is a big deal in the Arabian Gulf, but widespread child abuse caused the traditional young boy jockeys to be replaced by robotic jockeys a few years back.
Friday, November 12, 2010 - 5:44pm
I understand that some people like to pamper themselves from time to time, but if that involves getting a temporary tattoo made from solid gold that might last about a week, may I suggest that you've probably got too way much cash lying around.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 9:31am
Once in a while, while intoxicated, you might end up taking a couple hundred dollars out of the ATM that you really shouldn't have. It's not great, but it's also not the end of the world. But if that ATM...
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 4:58am
Ever wish you could take a trip to Dubai? Well, this may be the next best thing. Photographer Gerald Donovan spent a grueling three and a half hours baking in the sun to take 4,250 shots of the city with...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 8:15am
The Technosphere is an eco-friendly building set to be built in Dubai. Shaped like a sphere, it's a solar powered design with minimal waste, with the whole thing meant to represent the state of the Earth's ecosystem. Oh, and it...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 1:46pm
Oobject just released a list that's as interesting as it is depressing called "15 skyscrapers on hold." There's a few on there you've probably already heard about, such as the Chicago Spire, which may never be restarted again. Its aborted...
Friday, December 19, 2008 - 4:09am
Dubai's new Palazzo Versace luxury hotel is going to be the first in the world to artificially cool the sand on its beach. A system of coolant-filled pipes buried under the sand will absorb heat. Working with giant fans...
Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 9:46am
In a rush to build the maximum number of gigantic and magnificent skyscrapers before the oil runs out, Dubai is at it again. Just look at this 2150-foot monster, the Anara Tower, scheduled to be built next year. The...
