'The world's first temperature-controlled
city': Dubai to build biggest mall on the
planet, complete with theme park, five
miles of covered streets and 100 hotels and
apartments

By Sarah Gordon
15:58 06 Jul 2014, updated 16:55 06 Jul
2014

Dubai is already home to the tallest tower in
the world, so it was just a matter of time
until the glitzy emirate planned another
record-breaking construction.
Its next project involves building the largest
shopping mall om the planet, complete with
climate-controlled streets, the world's
largest indoor theme park and 100 hotels
and apartments.
In fact, the ambitious emirate has dubbed
the project a 'temperature-controlled
pedestrian city'.

Occupying 48 million square feet, the Mall
of the World will also contain health
resorts, theatres, a Celebration Steet
modelled on the Ramblas boulevard in
Barcelona and 'retail streets network' that
will stretch over four-and-a-half miles.
The grand project is part of Dubai's bid to
become a year-round tourism destination,
despite soaring temperatures in summer
that can reach nearly 50C.
The new mall, which will be a city-within-
a-city, will be the emirate's chance to
attract visitors even in the height of the
summer, by providing a completely climate-
controlled experience.

The shopping mall itself will occupy eight
million square feet, housed below a glass
dome, with other attractions extending
beyond the central shopping area.
In the cooler winter months, the dome will
open, allowing people to shop in the fresh
air, closing as the summer heats up.
It is thought the huge construction will
attract 180 million visitors a year and
developers hope it will secure Dubai's
futures as a tourism hub.

The emirate's ruler and vice president of
the UAE Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, said: 'This project complements
our plans to transform Dubai into a
cultural, tourist and economic hub for the
two billion people living in the region
around us; and we are determined to
achieve our vision.
'The growth in family and retail tourism
underpins the need to enhance Dubai’s
tourism infrastructure as soon as possible.
'We are confident of our economy’s
strength, optimistic about our country’s
future and we continue to broaden our
vision.'
The supersized mall will be built near the
existing Mall of the Emirates, already one
of the largest shopping centres in the
world, with its own indoor ski slope.

It will also be a short drive to the world's
tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, which
stands at 2,717ft.
The idea is to create a cultural area, with
theatres hosting shows at West End and
Broadway levels, as well as a network of
streets that will be entirely climate
controlled.
Sheikh Mohammad stated: 'Our ambitions
are higher than having seasonal tourism -
tourism is key driver of our economy and we
aim to make the UAE an attractive
destination all-year long.
'This is why we will start working on
providing pleasant temperature-controlled
environments during the summer months.'

source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2682334/Dubai-build-Mall-World-theme-park-100-hotels.html?ito=social-facebook

Grand plans: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
al-Maktoum (L), ruler of Dubai, unveiled
the model of the ambitious mall project

Ambitious: The eight million square foot
shopping centre will be located under a
glass dome which can open in the cooler
winter months

See other people developing at a fast pace,whereas all our leaders do is to loot,and loot,and loot,as if looting is the oxygen They need to survive...Nice idea Dubai,you people are planning ahead.

the UAE keeps progressing and to think that they were in the same starting situation as most African countries on the same level...Tsk. Iweep for the Black Man. The Black Man Syndrome.

Climate-controlled: Tourists will never
over-heat in the relentless summer months
with these covered streets

na wah ooooo.

Tourism boon: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
al-Maktoum (second right) hopes the
development will urn Dubai into a year-
round destination

Nigeria there is God oo

City within a city: The mall will offer
everything visitors and locals needs so that
they don't have to venture outside in the
searing heat

Huge white elephant project. Whats the need for this now dubai is already a great place this is just a waste of money

Beautiful!..the mall is nt built yet bt people stl pick dubai for shopping.people from all over the world would surely troop into that mall once its done..

Some ppl would still say 'End time mall'

Hats off to the leaders of the UAE.. Our African leaders especially Nigeria's need to learn fast.

Dubai; Tourism @ it's best!!

Dubai Mall is already big na.

Them wan kill person to dey waka round Mall ni, but good moves to reduce the summer heat.

Anyway Expo 2020 on its way, preparations going on...

Never dulling moment they keep improving and Attracting more tourists.

Thumbs up..

impressive

nice one from the ruler.investing their oil money wisely

slimthugchimee: Huge white elephant project. Whats the need for this now dubai is already a great place this is just a waste of money

Why not read the post to fully understand the need for the project instead of jumping here to say trash?

I feel like crying! What is happening to africans and it leaders.. Why r we not putting ourselves on the map.. The way the western world and asia is gapping us in knowlege and every sphere in life is alarming.. I wonder if their officials steal money.. They just want to make name and history.m they r thinking of a future. In dubai and tokyo we get a glimpse of what the future world with flying cars and other innovation will look like.. But its as if african urban plan has been frozen up in the ice age.. I know eko atlantic city and some other ones in africa is going on.. Let's just get it done and no too much talk. My tire of our behavior

GEJ will build us one too

A country with Vision ...

Guide our leaders right Oh lord. With billions of dollars share among themselves everyday, I believe we can build malls bigger than this. God bless Nigeria.

patrickmuf: Why not read the post to fully understand the need for the project instead of jumping here to say trash?

don't blame him.. He is a mumu and just hearing that word for the first time.. Does he think they like africans that r anti development

Only if Our northern Jajaweeds would emulate this people and start thinking half positive. Islam is not all about 72virgins..

Nigerian bastards called leaders shey una dey see....some idiots go soon come here and shout GEJ till 2019....smh

these are people who can see into the future...
'they are using their Oil money well because they knw that in the nearest future Oil maybe nolonger lucrative just as coal is now...

Nigeria with their visionless leaders & people can only see today... am so sorry for the future of Nigeria..

I laugh. Dubai is already full of empty apartment and office high-rise blocks. This will be another white elephant project. These people have more money than sanity. Good luck to them.

d only tin our leaders knw is to b stealing money instead of developing nigeria

The UAE is still where I want my Kids to grow up.. of course with some Nigerian influences
I wonder what that side will look like in 20 years time



I still think the US is over rated

K

bitterpenis: Nigerian bastards called leaders shey una dey see....some idiots go soon come here and shout GEJ till 2019....smh

We are Sorry Sir
Vote us again and we promise to change

Thank youSir