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Do you think we might have chosen the wrong profession? Where do you think

Do you think we might have chosen the wrong profession? Where do you think we are?

Do you remember this?

Do you remember this?

The fastest growing city in the world.

The fastest growing city in the world.

And this? Is it familiar?

And this? Is it familiar?

Skiing, anyone?

Skiing, anyone?

Is the weather inside frightful?

Is the weather inside frightful?

The work already finished … coordinates with the palms

The work already finished … coordinates with the palms

No !, … No we didn’t pick the wrong profession!

No !, … No we didn’t pick the wrong profession!

Instead, we might have chosen the wrong country.

Instead, we might have chosen the wrong country.

World’s Fastest Growing City. Some US$ 90 BILLION (2005 EST. ) Projects are on-going

World’s Fastest Growing City. Some US$ 90 BILLION (2005 EST. ) Projects are on-going in Dubai alone!

15% of the world tower cranes are currently in Dubai. Battle of the Tower

15% of the world tower cranes are currently in Dubai. Battle of the Tower Cranes:

Dubai Extension Airport:

Dubai Extension Airport:

Durj Dubai Tower - World tallest (2008):

Durj Dubai Tower - World tallest (2008):

World Largest Theme park: Dubai Land (2009)

World Largest Theme park: Dubai Land (2009)

Features Real Size Dinosaurs (Jurassic Park):

Features Real Size Dinosaurs (Jurassic Park):

Jumeirah Beach Residences (40 blocks):

Jumeirah Beach Residences (40 blocks):

Dubai Marina Project:

Dubai Marina Project:

Another Palm; Deira Palm (Largest):

Another Palm; Deira Palm (Largest):

Jumeirah Palm (The smallest Palm):

Jumeirah Palm (The smallest Palm):

The World (Own an island for a price of US$ 7 million/island) To access

The World (Own an island for a price of US$ 7 million/island) To access your private island, get a helicopter or marine boat.

In the making:

In the making:

Finally check this out, an enormous skyscraper with revolving floors http: //urbanity. blogsome. com/2006/08/28/rascacielos-giratorio-en-dubai/

Finally check this out, an enormous skyscraper with revolving floors http: //urbanity. blogsome. com/2006/08/28/rascacielos-giratorio-en-dubai/

Slave Labor? • Most of the laborers in the construction industry come from neighboring

Slave Labor? • Most of the laborers in the construction industry come from neighboring countries. • The working conditions and compensation make this virtually slave labor. • Much money is being made by the sheik and his privileged friends and relatives.