Dubai is experiencing rapid growth, with $90 billion in construction projects currently underway, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Dubai has 15% of the world's tower cranes building projects like the Burj Dubai Tower, which will be the world's tallest building in 2008, and Dubai Land, a theme park featuring life-sized roaming dinosaurs slated to open in 2009. Major infrastructure projects also include expanding Dubai's airport and developing large-scale housing and resort communities like Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residences.

1. World Fastest Growing City

2. Some US$ 90 BILLION (2005 EST.) projects are on-going in Dubai alone!

4. Battle of the Tower Cranes:

7. 15% of the world tower cranes are currently in Dubai.

9. Burj Dubai Tower - World tallest (2008):

11. World Biggest Ski Dome (Within Mall of Emirates):

14. World Largest Themepark: Dubai Land (2009) Features Real Size Dinosaurs Roam on Earth (Jurassic Park):

15. Dubai Extension Airport:

18. Dubai Marina Project:

20. Jumeirah Beach Residences (40 blocks):

24. The World (Own an island for a price of US$ 7million/island) To access your private island, get a helicopter or marine boat.