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 scheduled to open in 2009. Major infrastructure projects also include expanding Dubai's airport and developing large new residential and commercial areas 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.