The Taj Arabia
Sadly however thanks to delays this will not be a possibility until at least 2015. The developer in charge of this colossal build has announced thanks to delays it will be built up to a year later than scheduled. (The project is being built by Link Global.)
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When built the Taj Arabia will be 4 times the size of the Agra mausoleum and be included as part of the Falconcity of Wonders – a much delayed mixed-use site that will include other monument replicas such as the Eiffel Tower and the Great Pyramids. The Taj Arabia will hold a 5 star hotel with 400 rooms managed by Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts of India.
This isn’t the first time the project has suffered delays. In 2013 the project was criticised by cultural officials in India as they believe copying the UNESC world heritage site will steal attention from the real deal. Former legislator Satish Chandra Gupta has said “It is patently wrong and absurd,” he continues “This kind of distortion and in principle duplication of history artificially makes no sense.”
The Falconcity of Wonders project was first announced in 2005 and was set to hold replicas of 7 of the world’s most famous monuments, a theme park and many retail outlets. So far however little of this has been achieved. To date 300 villas, a sewage plant and an electricity substation has been built and the latest reports state that the whole tourist attraction may take 7 to 10 years to complete.
Other Attractions
Lucky for you however if you are heading over to the United Arab Emirates sometime soon to stay in one of the many luxurious self-catering apartments in Dubai then there is still plenty to see and do. Here are a few of our favs:
Desert Safari – Whether day or night in an SUV or on camel back this is an experience unlike any other. You could even enjoy an evening meal and sheesha under the stars from a sand dune while enjoying a belly dancing show and henna painting. This is a real taste of the exotic.
Dhow Cruise – Get to see the city from another angle by cruising down Dubai’s rivers on a traditional dhow sailing vessel. Enjoy a marvellous dinner with music and Tanura dance while on a romantic adult visit.
Dubai Fountains – Located on the 30 acre Burj Khalifa Lake these fountains shoot up to 500ft and are amazingly 900ft long with carrying arcs and circular shapes. Light shows and performances are daily and set to music making the fountains great night time entertainment. If these fountains remind you of Las Vegas then you’d be right! The same creators, WET, also made the Bellagio fountains.
Dolphin Bay – Always dreamt of swimming with dolphins? Then this is the place where dreams come true. This is one of the most sophisticated Dolphin habitats in the world which allows you to feed the dolphins as well as swim or scuba dive with these elegant creatures.
Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa – When in Dubai you should really pay a visit to see the world’s tallest building and the world’s only 7 star hotel. The Burj Al Arab which is shaped like a sail is also the 4th tallest hotel in the world and is located on an artificial private island. Even if you don’t go inside these buildings they are simply a marvel just to look at from the outside.
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