The Universe in the centre of Dubai

by Abha Malpani Jan 22nd 2008 @ 4:00PM

As if building islands in the shape of the world weren't enough, Dubai has just announced the construction of islands representing the Universe. The islands will take the shape of the sun, moon, planets and other elements of the solar system.

Most new projects in Dubai sound wow, and most of the times they are. But when they are not, they are totally not, like this Universe project for example. Look at the picture and tell me which part of the islands are supposed to be the Universe.

Clueless? Confused? So was I. It's the section in the middle-right, between the two Palm Islands, surrounding the islands that form The World. From which angle does this look like the Universe?

I had to laugh when I read that Dubai has been dubbed "Donald Trump on Acid." The problem with all this crazy construction in the city is that Dubai doesn't know when to stop. Oh well.

Filed under: Asia, United Arab, News

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