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$1 Billion Dollar Taj Mahal Replica Planned For Dubai
Dubai is already known as a hub for glamorous hotels and over-the-top architecture, and it's not stopping now. With hopes to build the emirate's reputation as a wedding destination, a replica of India's beloved Taj Mahal is now being built.
Called the "Taj Arabia," the new property will feature a 300-room, five-star hotel, along with apartments, offices, shops and restaurants.
"The Taj is made as a monument of love and we hope to promote this in Dubai as a major wedding destination," developer Arun Mehra told news.com.au.
Taj Arabia will be part of the massive Dubailand, which the city hopes will be the "world's greatest theme park." With the upcoming expansion, it will be double the size of all the Disneyland and Disney World resorts combined.
Developers are estimating the hotel project will cost $1 billion. Completion is estimated for 2014.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jason Oct 10th 2012 8:41PM
Idiots. If you have a billion to spend, build something original that people will come to see.