In the first decade of the 21st century, with the Gulf typical face is Dubai, becoming a playground architecture with the approval of the massive project far wholesalers and takes place every week.
However, when the global economic crisis occurs, such as the super park Dubailand project worth $ 68 million (with a dedicated golf course, Tiger Woods), or Kingdom Tower worth $ 1.3 billion in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been postponed.
Now, the project design and finance to boom in the Middle East. No one knows exactly what the project will be launched in the next few years we should certainly spectacular to fit the completed project in the Middle East in recent years.
1. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar
Looks like the boss blocks overlap, Islamic Art Museum, houses the art collection of the world's largest Muslim, and that in itself is a masterpiece.
91 years, architect IM Pei has traveled all over the Middle East for 6 months for inspired design this building, a building of the future with simplicity. The result is an architecture close to 46 450 square meters on a small island Doha, Qatar. Construction starts in 2005 and ends in 2008. The total cost, including the Peninsula, museums and parks around: 47.7 million.
2. Ferrari World, Adu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Located between the United Arab Emirates, which is desert like a giant, red giant block triangular park is the largest in the world.
Ferrari colorful and large - the largest Ferrari logo in the world. Start building from 11/08, and was completed after 2 years with a total cost of $ 40 billion. 3. Infinity Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This 80 storey tower looks like a tornado permanently frozen.
Among the many ambitious plan arose in the heyday before the crisis of Dubai (underwater hotel, the Fendi brand building), this is a project that has been completed though after many interruption.
Spiral Tower the world's tallest (330 meters height) without any pillars in the house. Construction starts in 2006, and expected to be completed by the end of this year, at a cost of approximately $ 190.5 million.
4. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From a distance, appear as Burj Khalifa ripped a hole in the sky. Inspired palace Three buildings, a residential building in Seoul, 163 floors of Burj Khalifa tourist attraction in its own way, this is also a popular location (mostly illegal) of the low-altitude parachute.
It also has the world's highest bar - At.mosphere Bar and Lounge on level 122. Height 830m, Burj Khalifa project worth $ 1.5 billion and is the center of the Downtown Dubai complex is priced at U.S. $ 20 billion. The complex includes Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in the world, and residential areas.
Starting in January 2004, the building was officially opened in 2010, after delays caused by the financial crisis.
5. Abraj Al Bait Towers, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The overall architecture is called Abraj Al Bait Towers (also known as the Clock Tower of Mecca Royal Hotel) stands in front of the Kaaba in Mecca, the holiest site of Islam.
Main Tower bigger than London Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben tower where) and have an observation deck below the clock, as well as a prayer hall can accommodate 10,000 people.
18th century Ottoman Ajyad Fortress were removed to build this architectural complex, a move that initially led to the outcry of the community.
Sponsored by the Saudi religious resources, buildings worth $ 15 billion has become a structural part of Mecca, was completed with the words "God is greatest" engraved on the clock. 600m with 120 floors high, population clock tower started in 2004 and completed in 2010.
6. Chedi Hotel Muscat, Muscat, Oman
If you compare this place to the hotel building another skyscraper, Chedi Muscat scored by absolute harmony with the surrounding environment. Not just a tower, this hotel is made up of several buildings built along the extensive gardens. Reception like an Omani fort. Interior design and modern minimalism.
160 room hotel with 25 million dollars was built on an area of over 8360 square meters. Starting in 2003, a change in 2007 and finally completed in 2010.
7. Bank Muscat, Muscat, Oman
Oman's largest bank with a stunning headquarters, a combination of modernity and the influence of Islamic architecture. It was designed by the award-winning engineering and consulting - designers Atkins
The building is covered by the white mainstream. A geometric floral pattern allows natural light into the building while keeping cool.Interior design is intended to change the way people work, seating areas and walkways colorful glass makes it look like a college campus than a trendy bank.
Building built on 32500 square meters at a cost of U.S. $ 57.2 million and took two years to complete, starting in early 2009.
8. World Trade Centre, Bahrain
Small kingdom of Bahrain is one of the most impressive structures in the region. Made up of two towers are connected by three bridges. The World Trade Center (WTO) is the first skyscraper in the world put wind turbines on the design.
Building the sails can generate electricity using wind. Construction starts in 2004, after 4 years to be completed at a total cost of 150 million USD. 240m high building with 50 floors. 9. Research Center and search for King Abdullah Petroleum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Research Center and search for King Abdullah Petroleum is the work of the future, designed by the award winning design-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid.
Grey outer shell of its emergence as a crystal in the middle of the desert. This design means that the liquid, which means the construction, expansion and continuous transformation.
Beneath the large steel shell, backyard shed to protect from heat. The estimated cost of the project is $ 11.5 billion and begin construction in 2009. This structure is located on 65,000 square meters and was developed by Aramco, the largest energy companies in the world.
