Dubai – Present Future – Dubai, UAE – Tourist Blog

After the "closure" for relaxing Russians of Turkey and Egypt, there are few places where it is possible to meet the spring in the winter and spend the summer. One of these places remains the United Arab Emirates. Despite the war in the Middle East, you can still relax in the Emirates. We chose Dubai for a holiday. Although others prefer Sharjah Emirate or Abu Dhabi. But the one who wants to see today, what could be the possible future, rides in Dubai.

Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf Coast at about the sea level. In the south and southwest borders with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in the north and east with the Emirate of Sharjah, in the West is washed by the Persian Bay. The length of the coast is only 72 km.

Dubai leads its history from the VII century. The first mention of the settlement on the site of Dubai belongs to 1799. At the beginning of the XIX century, Dubai population was only about 1,200 people. It was a small settlement, protected by the walls around him and the Al Fahidi fort (Al Fahidi) in the center of him. Until 1833, he was part of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Later, before obtaining independence in 1971, belonged to the contractual Oman. Since 1833, Dubai has been ruled by Al-Maktum dynasty.

How dubai appeared in 1833 on the banks of the Persian Gulf. Until the 70s, the 20th century was a progress in a population of 100 thousand people. And now it is a modern megalopolis with a population of 2.2 million inhabitants.

Now Dubai – the largest shopping, financial and tourist center of the Middle East. At the rate of development, the city will be comparable with Shanghai. Dubai – Megapolis of the Future, Fairy Tale Sherryzad, Fantastic Novel Illustration.

Once Dubai started as a pearl exporter. Now the emirate leads the production of gold jewelry.
40% of income in Dubai from oil, the rest of the foreign investment, from tourism and selling real estate. Although the crisis affected Dubai: real estate is not much in demand, tourists go less rand.

At the same time, the national currency rate of the UAE in relation to the US dollar remains unchanged already 43 years (1 dollar = 3.66 Dirhama). The course is supported by the financial reserves of the state. Poor do not become poorer.

Gasoline here is one of the cheapest in the world. Therefore, no one asks: whether gasoline will rise in price if oil fell even more.
But we often have to hear: how much gasoline will cost if oil becomes free?

Although, after the next devaluation, resting abroad will be 2-2.5 times more expensive in domestic, but it is unlikely to stop real travelers. Personally, I travel around the world not for the sake of a beach holiday, but for the sake of comprehending the depth of the diversity of the world.

Someone believes that Nikolai Kofyrin is a "bot", even a few "bots", writing under one nickname "Nikolay Kofyrin". However, hardly "Bot" will travel around the world, writing articles and take videos completely free.

I guess I could not live somewhere outside Russia. Motherland more expensive by foreign journeys. But whether the whole world is more expensive?

Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky believes that "redirected" tourist stream from closed Turkey and Egypt can bring about 700 billion rubles to the country’s GDP. The total number of "redirected" tourpotock is evaluated by 5 million tourists. According to him, each tourist is on average spending 1 thousand. dollars for the purchase of a ticket abroad and about the same as being abroad.

I do not want to think that internal tourism is developing in such redirection. Although it is already offered to subscribe to Siberia, Transbaikalia and Altai.
It is remembered, in the film "Caucasian Captive" for an athlete, Komsomolsk, the beauty of the niece was offered 20 rams, Finnish refrigerator, honorable diploma and … Free travel – to Siberia!

Even the Military Sanatoriums of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will not be able to replace the pleasure of rest in the United Arab Emirates, where everything is "sharpened" for tourists.

We lived in a hotel in the prestigious district of Dubai Marina – around the man-made bay in the west of the city. We were lucky, a day before our arrival finished raging sandstorm. A few days a year, the temperature in the shade comes up to +50.
I took the Arabic clothes that I bought in Egypt. But we were warned that in the Emirates, foreigners are forbidden to wear local national clothes, it may be regarded as an insult.

In the morning we were on the beach, in the evening we walked around the promenade. Passing to the beach by the skyscrapers under construction, I could not help but notice what the dark-skinned workers looked at us.

Of course, we visited all popular tourist destinations: We rose to the highest building in the world – "Burj Khalifa", visited the Jumeiraira Mosque, visited the famous artificial island "Palma Jumeira", where Atlantis was swimming in the water park; admired the night "Venice" in the ultra-modern quarter of Marina, enjoyed dancing fountains in the center of Dubai Mall.

Since the explored oil reserves in Dubai will end in 2020, Sheikh Dubai Mohammed Ibn Rashin Al-Mackum put the goal to turn Dubai to paradise for tourists. Therefore, everything is created here. The largest shopping center "Dubai Mall", the largest on all Middle East indoor ski resort "Ski Dubai", the largest oceanarium, the largest water park, the highest building in the world, the most modern metro.
The movement of the metro in Dubai manages the computer – therefore the train is here without a driver, like a tram.

But from the new year we again raised the passage for travel. Refer to the fact that the metro is developing, the number of stations is growing, and therefore the cost of maintenance is growing. Authorities cannot solve a simple task – to link the fare in the Metropolitan with a long passage. But this "problem" has long been solved in other countries. For example, in Dubai, the computer in the turnstile at the entrance reads information at which station you are entered, and at the exit, the turnstile removes the amount from the map depending on which station came out. How much drove – so much and paid.

Locals, as a rule, do not go to the subway, prefer to ride private cars that are almost every. In the subway, trams and buses are moving exclusively migrant workers and tourists. There are separate wagons for women and children in the subway, as well as Gold Clas cars at the beginning and end of the train.

Dubai, among the seven Emirates, which are part of the country, occupies the first place in terms of population – in 2013 it was 2137377 people. And the indigenous people are approximately the tenth. They have a lot of benefits and privileges. Mainly visit migrant workers from India, Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries. They are engaged in the construction of roads and skyscrapers, creating bulk islands and tourist services.

Many tourists come to Dubai Emirate specifically to visit the highest building in the world – Burj Khalifa Tower. This skyscraper was built in 2004-2010, has 163 floors with a total height of 828 meters.

"Burj Khalifa" was originally planned as the highest building in the world. When the skyscraper was still built, his project height kept secret. This was done in the case, if somewhere the skyscraper of greater height is designed – then the draft Dubai Tower could be adjusted.

Unlike New York skyscrapers, the foundation "Burj-Khalifa" is not fastened in the rocky soil. In the foundation of the building, hanging piles were used with a length of 45 m and a diameter of 1.5 m. All such piles about 200.

The project of the skyscraper was developed by the Chicago architectural firm Skidmore and Owings and Merrill. Chief Architect Endian Smith. In the form of the building resembles stalagmites. The cost of building a building was 1.5 billion. dollars. Skyscraper is made in the image of a flower, which grows in the Dubai desert.

The first 37 floors are the hotel "ARMNI" and various offices. Above 108 floors are located elite apartments located with rich people from Eastern countries. Above again offices. 125-163 floors purely technical.

The building has 57 elevators. Solid elevator on top to bottom Only one – service. Elevators develop speed up to 10 m / s., Why lays the ears. Rising from the first to 163 floors takes 1.5 minutes.

From 44 to 72 floor and from 77 to 108 floor there are 900 apartments. The hundredth floor fully belongs to the Indian billionaire b.R.Shetti. Here are 3 apartments, each area of ​​approximately 500 m².
On 43 and 76 floors there are simulators, swimming pools, viewing sites with jacuzzi.
On the 12th floor there is a restaurant "Atmosphere" for 80 seats. The restaurant is located at the highest altitude in the world.

On the 124th floor, the observation deck is 472 meters, although it is only at half the world’s height. Ticket to the site costs 210 dirham (approximately 60 US dollars). On the day of purchase, the cost increases to 300 dirhams.

The highest observation deck of the world is located on the 148th floor at an altitude of 555 meters, where you can also buy a ticket that is more expensive.

Most popular time visits – sunset from 17:30. We tried three times online to buy a ticket for this time. It was possible only from the fourth attempt, since all the tickets are bought for a month.

The mass of the burden of "Burj-Khalifa" 500 thousand tons. Specially designed a special brand of concrete 700, which maintains the temperature to +50 C. The concrete mixture was laid only at night, and ice was added to the solution.

Air inside the building is not only cooled, but also flavored due to special membranes. This fragrance was created specifically for Burj Khalif. Fragrant and fresh air is served through special lattices in the floor.

The surface area of ​​the building is approximately equal to the area of ​​17 soccer fields. The "Burj Khalifa" washed daily, but it takes about three months to wash the entire surface of the building. So the sink process is constantly. The glass reflects the sun’s rays, allowing you to maintain the optimal temperature in the building.

The construction of a skyscraper went with a speed of 1-2 floors a week. Daily on construction, up to 12,000 workers were involved mainly from South Asia.
On June 17, 2008, there were 7,500 skilled workers engaged at the same time at the construction site.

In 2006 it was reported that qualified carpenters at a construction site received £ 4.34 per day, and workers – £ 2.84 per day. Workers live in terrible conditions, their salary was often delayed, their passports were confiscated by employers. Worked under dangerous conditions, which led to a large number of deaths and injuries.
During the construction of the Burj-Khalip Tower, it was officially reported only about one deadly concerning construction. However, injuries and deaths of workers in the UAE "badly documented".

On March 21, 2006, about 2500 workers, dissatisfied with the lack of buses at the end of their shift, protested, caused damage to cars, offices, computers and construction equipment. The rebels caused damage to almost 500 thousand dirham. Most workers participating in unrest returned the next day, but refused to work.

Acknowledge, the spirit captures when you look down from the observation deck of the 124th floor of the Burj Khalip Tower. Skyscrapers seem match boxes, cars with flies, people are not visible at all. And all this is built on the sand, in the place where twenty years ago there was a desert!
On the 124th floor, it is especially acute, as far as people from different countries are one in their desire of peace and harmony.

At the celebration of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg in 2003, I first saw the dancing fountains. Last year we watched the show fountains in Cyprus. But Dubai fountains liked me more than all.

Dancing fountain in Dubai built in 2009 next to the Burj Khalifa tower, and is one of the largest in the world. It is located in an artificial lake with an area of ​​12 hectares. Fountain can raise 83 thousand liters of water into the air at the same time. The height of its jets reaches 150 meters – to the height of 50 storey building. The game of water in the fountain illuminate 50 color spotlights and 6600 light sources.
This is a miracle of engineering thought of $ 217 million.
I invite you to see my video and enjoy this man-made miracle!

© Nikolay Cofyrin – New Russian Literature – http: // www.Nikolaykofyrin.Ru

After the "closure" for relaxing Russians of Turkey and Egypt, there are few places where it is possible to meet the spring in the winter and spend the summer. One of these places remains the United Arab Emirates. Despite the war in the Middle East, you can still relax in the Emirates. We chose Dubai for a holiday. Although others prefer Sharjah Emirate or Abu Dhabi. But the one who wants to see today, what could be the possible future, rides in Dubai.

Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf Coast at about the sea level. In the south and southwest borders with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in the north and east with the Emirate of Sharjah, in the West is washed by the Persian Bay. The length of the coast is only 72 km.

Dubai leads its history from the VII century. The first mention of the settlement on the site of Dubai belongs to 1799. At the beginning of the XIX century, Dubai population was only about 1,200 people. It was a small settlement, protected by the walls around him and the Al Fahidi fort (Al Fahidi) in the center of him. Until 1833, he was part of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Later, before obtaining independence in 1971, belonged to the contractual Oman. Since 1833, Dubai has been ruled by Al-Maktum dynasty.

How dubai appeared in 1833 on the banks of the Persian Gulf. Until the 70s, the 20th century was a progress in a population of 100 thousand people. And now it is a modern megalopolis with a population of 2.2 million inhabitants.

Now Dubai – the largest shopping, financial and tourist center of the Middle East. At the rate of development, the city will be comparable with Shanghai. Dubai – Megapolis of the Future, Fairy Tale Sherryzad, Fantastic Novel Illustration.

Once Dubai started as a pearl exporter. Now the emirate leads the production of gold jewelry.
40% of income in Dubai from oil, the rest of the foreign investment, from tourism and selling real estate. Although the crisis affected Dubai: real estate is not much in demand, tourists go less rand.

At the same time, the national currency rate of the UAE in relation to the US dollar remains unchanged already 43 years (1 dollar = 3.66 Dirhama). The course is supported by the financial reserves of the state. Poor do not become poorer.

Gasoline here is one of the cheapest in the world. Therefore, no one asks: whether gasoline will rise in price if oil fell even more.
But we often have to hear: how much gasoline will cost if oil becomes free?

Although, after the next devaluation, resting abroad will be 2-2.5 times more expensive in domestic, but it is unlikely to stop real travelers. Personally, I travel around the world not for the sake of a beach holiday, but for the sake of comprehending the depth of the diversity of the world.

Someone believes that Nikolai Kofyrin is a "bot", even a few "bots", writing under one nickname "Nikolay Kofyrin". However, hardly "Bot" will travel around the world, writing articles and take videos completely free.

I guess I could not live somewhere outside Russia. Motherland more expensive by foreign journeys. But whether the whole world is more expensive?

Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky believes that "redirected" tourist stream from closed Turkey and Egypt can bring about 700 billion rubles to the country’s GDP. The total number of "redirected" tourpotock is evaluated by 5 million tourists. According to him, each tourist is on average spending 1 thousand. dollars for the purchase of a ticket abroad and about the same as being abroad.

I do not want to think that internal tourism is developing in such redirection. Although it is already offered to subscribe to Siberia, Transbaikalia and Altai.
It is remembered, in the film "Caucasian Captive" for an athlete, Komsomolsk, the beauty of the niece was offered 20 rams, Finnish refrigerator, honorable diploma and … Free travel – to Siberia!

Even the Military Sanatoriums of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will not be able to replace the pleasure of rest in the United Arab Emirates, where everything is "sharpened" for tourists.

We lived in a hotel in the prestigious district of Dubai Marina – around the man-made bay in the west of the city. We were lucky, a day before our arrival finished raging sandstorm. A few days a year, the temperature in the shade comes up to +50.
I took the Arabic clothes that I bought in Egypt. But we were warned that in the Emirates, foreigners are forbidden to wear local national clothes, it may be regarded as an insult.

In the morning we were on the beach, in the evening we walked around the promenade. Passing to the beach by the skyscrapers under construction, I could not help but notice what the dark-skinned workers looked at us.

Of course, we visited all popular tourist destinations: We rose to the highest building in the world – "Burj Khalifa", visited the Jumeiraira Mosque, visited the famous artificial island "Palma Jumeira", where Atlantis was swimming in the water park; admired the night "Venice" in the ultra-modern quarter of Marina, enjoyed dancing fountains in the center of Dubai Mall.

Since the explored oil reserves in Dubai will end in 2020, Sheikh Dubai Mohammed Ibn Rashin Al-Mackum put the goal to turn Dubai to paradise for tourists. Therefore, everything is created here. The largest shopping center "Dubai Mall", the largest on all Middle East indoor ski resort "Ski Dubai", the largest oceanarium, the largest water park, the highest building in the world, the most modern metro.
The movement of the metro in Dubai manages the computer – therefore the train is here without a driver, like a tram.

But from the new year we again raised the passage for travel. Refer to the fact that the metro is developing, the number of stations is growing, and therefore the cost of maintenance is growing. Authorities cannot solve a simple task – to link the fare in the Metropolitan with a long passage. But this "problem" has long been solved in other countries. For example, in Dubai, the computer in the turnstile at the entrance reads information at which station you are entered, and at the exit, the turnstile removes the amount from the map depending on which station came out. How much drove – so much and paid.

Locals, as a rule, do not go to the subway, prefer to ride private cars that are almost every. In the subway, trams and buses are moving exclusively migrant workers and tourists. There are separate wagons for women and children in the subway, as well as Gold Clas cars at the beginning and end of the train.

Dubai, among the seven Emirates, which are part of the country, occupies the first place in terms of population – in 2013 it was 2137377 people. And the indigenous people are approximately the tenth. They have a lot of benefits and privileges. Mainly visit migrant workers from India, Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries. They are engaged in the construction of roads and skyscrapers, creating bulk islands and tourist services.

Many tourists come to Dubai Emirate specifically to visit the highest building in the world – Burj Khalifa Tower. This skyscraper was built in 2004-2010, has 163 floors with a total height of 828 meters.

"Burj Khalifa" was originally planned as the highest building in the world. When the skyscraper was still built, his project height kept secret. This was done in the case, if somewhere the skyscraper of greater height is designed – then the draft Dubai Tower could be adjusted.

Unlike New York skyscrapers, the foundation "Burj-Khalifa" is not fastened in the rocky soil. In the foundation of the building, hanging piles were used with a length of 45 m and a diameter of 1.5 m. All such piles about 200.

The project of the skyscraper was developed by the Chicago architectural firm Skidmore and Owings and Merrill. Chief Architect Endian Smith. In the form of the building resembles stalagmites. The cost of building a building was 1.5 billion. dollars. Skyscraper is made in the image of a flower, which grows in the Dubai desert.

The first 37 floors are the hotel "ARMNI" and various offices. Above 108 floors are located elite apartments located with rich people from Eastern countries. Above again offices. 125-163 floors purely technical.

The building has 57 elevators. Solid elevator on top to bottom Only one – service. Elevators develop speed up to 10 m / s., Why lays the ears. Rising from the first to 163 floors takes 1.5 minutes.

From 44 to 72 floor and from 77 to 108 floor there are 900 apartments. The hundredth floor fully belongs to the Indian billionaire b.R.Shetti. Here are 3 apartments, each area of ​​approximately 500 m².
On 43 and 76 floors there are simulators, swimming pools, viewing sites with jacuzzi.
On the 12th floor there is a restaurant "Atmosphere" for 80 seats. The restaurant is located at the highest altitude in the world.

On the 124th floor, the observation deck is 472 meters, although it is only at half the world’s height. Ticket to the site costs 210 dirham (approximately 60 US dollars). On the day of purchase, the cost increases to 300 dirhams.

The highest observation deck of the world is located on the 148th floor at an altitude of 555 meters, where you can also buy a ticket that is more expensive.

Most popular time visits – sunset from 17:30. We tried three times online to buy a ticket for this time. It was possible only from the fourth attempt, since all the tickets are bought for a month.

The mass of the burden of "Burj-Khalifa" 500 thousand tons. Specially designed a special brand of concrete 700, which maintains the temperature to +50 C. The concrete mixture was laid only at night, and ice was added to the solution.

Air inside the building is not only cooled, but also flavored due to special membranes. This fragrance was created specifically for Burj Khalif. Fragrant and fresh air is served through special lattices in the floor.

The surface area of ​​the building is approximately equal to the area of ​​17 soccer fields. The "Burj Khalifa" washed daily, but it takes about three months to wash the entire surface of the building. So the sink process is constantly. The glass reflects the sun’s rays, allowing you to maintain the optimal temperature in the building.

The construction of a skyscraper went with a speed of 1-2 floors a week. Daily on construction, up to 12,000 workers were involved mainly from South Asia.
On June 17, 2008, there were 7,500 skilled workers engaged at the same time at the construction site.

In 2006 it was reported that qualified carpenters at a construction site received £ 4.34 per day, and workers – £ 2.84 per day. Workers live in terrible conditions, their salary was often delayed, their passports were confiscated by employers. Worked under dangerous conditions, which led to a large number of deaths and injuries.
During the construction of the Burj-Khalip Tower, it was officially reported only about one deadly concerning construction. However, injuries and deaths of workers in the UAE "badly documented".

On March 21, 2006, about 2500 workers, dissatisfied with the lack of buses at the end of their shift, protested, caused damage to cars, offices, computers and construction equipment. The rebels caused damage to almost 500 thousand dirham. Most workers participating in unrest returned the next day, but refused to work.

Acknowledge, the spirit captures when you look down from the observation deck of the 124th floor of the Burj Khalip Tower. Skyscrapers seem match boxes, cars with flies, people are not visible at all. And all this is built on the sand, in the place where twenty years ago there was a desert!
On the 124th floor, it is especially acute, as far as people from different countries are one in their desire of peace and harmony.

Need to look at yourself from above,
To understand the purpose of your me,
To understand the senses to understand words,
The mood of the soul to translate suddenly in verse,
To understand what to do, where to go,
The meaning of his life is where and what should I find,
Disassemble doubts, fears understand,
And on pain and suffering, never,
See the test in small matters
And temptation temptation in glory in money,
So that the answer to find so why I live?
And that people as a result ******************* I live? And who I love? why?
What happiness is a secret? And when I die?
How to live than fill the born day,
To be joy to create was not too lazy,
To sacrifice everything that I have, doing?
And who, at the very case, I love?
What should I do, where to go, with whom I can be?
How do we, despite the concerns, love.
Many questions worries in the night.
And suddenly I said my heart: "Silence!
All what you need, you feel!
You just take a look at yourself,
And realize why you and me!
(from my Roman-Bul "Wanderer" (Mysteria) on the site New Russian literature

There are already many very high buildings in the world. But each country seeks to build the highest tower in the world. It is clear to show the achievement of your technology and attract tourists from around the world. However, this competition resembles the construction of the Babylonian Tower.

Even in St. Petersburg is now being built in the area of ​​Lakhta Tower, 462 meters high. It is assumed that the building will be the highest in Russia and Europe, surpassing the Moscow Skyscra region "Federation". An observation deck with panoramic glazed will be located on the last floor of "Lachta Center" at an altitude of 371 meters. The viewing angle will be 360 ​​degrees. It is envisaged that each will be able to visit the platform as day and night.

At the celebration of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg in 2003, I first saw the dancing fountains. Last year we watched the show fountains in Cyprus. But Dubai fountains liked me more than all.

Dancing fountain in Dubai built in 2009 next to the Burj Khalifa tower, and is one of the largest in the world. It is located in an artificial lake with an area of ​​12 hectares. Fountain can raise 83 thousand liters of water into the air at the same time. The height of its jets reaches 150 meters – to the height of 50 storey building. The game of water in the fountain illuminate 50 color spotlights and 6600 light sources.
This is a miracle of engineering thought of $ 217 million.
I invite you to see my video and enjoy this man-made miracle!

And in your opinion, Dubai is a real future?

© Nikolay Cofyrin – New Russian Literature – http: // www.Nikolaykofyrin.Rupposle "Closure" for relaxing Russians of Turkey and Egypt, there are few places left, where you can meet the spring and spend the summer. One of these places remains the United Arab Emirates. Despite the war in the Middle East, you can still relax in the Emirates. We chose Dubai for a holiday. Although others prefer Sharjah Emirate or Abu Dhabi. But the one who wants to see today, what could be the possible future, rides in Dubai.

Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf Coast at about the sea level. In the south and southwest borders with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in the north and east with the Emirate of Sharjah, in the West is washed by the Persian Bay. The length of the coast is only 72 km.

Dubai leads its history from the VII century. The first mention of the settlement on the site of Dubai belongs to 1799. At the beginning of the XIX century, Dubai population was only about 1,200 people. It was a small settlement, protected by the walls around him and the Al Fahidi fort (Al Fahidi) in the center of him. Until 1833, he was part of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Later, before obtaining independence in 1971, belonged to the contractual Oman. Since 1833, Dubai has been ruled by Al-Maktum dynasty.

How dubai appeared in 1833 on the banks of the Persian Gulf. Until the 70s, the 20th century was a progress in a population of 100 thousand people. And now it is a modern megalopolis with a population of 2.2 million inhabitants.

Now Dubai – the largest shopping, financial and tourist center of the Middle East. At the rate of development, the city will be comparable with Shanghai. Dubai – Megapolis of the Future, Fairy Tale Sherryzad, Fantastic Novel Illustration.

Once Dubai started as a pearl exporter. Now the emirate leads the production of gold jewelry.
40% of income in Dubai from oil, the rest of the foreign investment, from tourism and selling real estate. Although the crisis affected Dubai: real estate is not much in demand, tourists go less rand.

At the same time, the national currency rate of the UAE in relation to the US dollar remains unchanged already 43 years (1 dollar = 3.66 Dirhama). The course is supported by the financial reserves of the state. Poor do not become poorer.

Gasoline here is one of the cheapest in the world. Therefore, no one asks: whether gasoline will rise in price if oil fell even more.
But we often have to hear: how much gasoline will cost if oil becomes free?

Although, after the next devaluation, resting abroad will be 2-2.5 times more expensive in domestic, but it is unlikely to stop real travelers. Personally, I travel around the world not for the sake of a beach holiday, but for the sake of comprehending the depth of the diversity of the world.

Someone believes that Nikolai Kofyrin is a "bot", even a few "bots", writing under one nickname "Nikolay Kofyrin". However, hardly "Bot" will travel around the world, writing articles and take videos completely free.

We lived in a hotel in the prestigious district of Dubai Marina – around the man-made bay in the west of the city. We were lucky, a day before our arrival finished raging sandstorm. A few days a year, the temperature in the shade comes up to +50.
I took the Arabic clothes that I bought in Egypt. But we were warned that in the Emirates, foreigners are forbidden to wear local national clothes, it may be regarded as an insult.

In the morning we were on the beach, in the evening we walked around the promenade. Passing to the beach by the skyscrapers under construction, I could not help but notice what the dark-skinned workers looked at us.

Of course, we visited all popular tourist destinations: We rose to the highest building in the world – "Burj Khalifa", visited the Jumeiraira Mosque, visited the famous artificial island "Palma Jumeira", where Atlantis was swimming in the water park; admired the night "Venice" in the ultra-modern quarter of Marina, enjoyed dancing fountains in the center of Dubai Mall.

Since the explored oil reserves in Dubai will end in 2020, Sheikh Dubai Mohammed Ibn Rashin Al-Mackum put the goal to turn Dubai to paradise for tourists. Therefore, everything is created here. The largest shopping center "Dubai Mall", the largest on all Middle East indoor ski resort "Ski Dubai", the largest oceanarium, the largest water park, the highest building in the world, the most modern metro.
The movement of the metro in Dubai manages the computer – therefore the train is here without a driver, like a tram.

But from the new year we again raised the passage for travel. Refer to the fact that the metro is developing, the number of stations is growing, and therefore the cost of maintenance is growing. Authorities cannot solve a simple task – to link the fare in the Metropolitan with a long passage. But this "problem" has long been solved in other countries. For example, in Dubai, the computer in the turnstile at the entrance reads information at which station you are entered, and at the exit, the turnstile removes the amount from the map depending on which station came out. How much drove – so much and paid.

Locals, as a rule, do not go to the subway, prefer to ride private cars that are almost every. In the subway, trams and buses are moving exclusively migrant workers and tourists. There are separate wagons for women and children in the subway, as well as Gold Clas cars at the beginning and end of the train.

Dubai, among the seven Emirates, which are part of the country, occupies the first place in terms of population – in 2013 it was 2137377 people. And the indigenous people are approximately the tenth. They have a lot of benefits and privileges. Mainly visit migrant workers from India, Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries. They are engaged in the construction of roads and skyscrapers, creating bulk islands and tourist services.

Many tourists come to Dubai Emirate specifically to visit the highest building in the world – Burj Khalifa Tower. This skyscraper was built in 2004-2010, has 163 floors with a total height of 828 meters.

"Burj Khalifa" was originally planned as the highest building in the world. When the skyscraper was still built, his project height kept secret. This was done in the case, if somewhere the skyscraper of greater height is designed – then the draft Dubai Tower could be adjusted.

Unlike New York skyscrapers, the foundation "Burj-Khalifa" is not fastened in the rocky soil. In the foundation of the building, hanging piles were used with a length of 45 m and a diameter of 1.5 m. All such piles about 200.

The project of the skyscraper was developed by the Chicago architectural firm Skidmore and Owings and Merrill. Chief Architect Endian Smith. In the form of the building resembles stalagmites. The cost of building a building was 1.5 billion. dollars. Skyscraper is made in the image of a flower, which grows in the Dubai desert.

The first 37 floors are the hotel "ARMNI" and various offices. Above 108 floors are located elite apartments located with rich people from Eastern countries. Above again offices. 125-163 floors purely technical.

The building has 57 elevators. Solid elevator on top to bottom Only one – service. Elevators develop speed up to 10 m / s., Why lays the ears. Rising from the first to 163 floors takes 1.5 minutes.

From 44 to 72 floor and from 77 to 108 floor there are 900 apartments. The hundredth floor fully belongs to the Indian billionaire b.R.Shetti. Here are 3 apartments, each area of ​​approximately 500 m².
On 43 and 76 floors there are simulators, swimming pools, viewing sites with jacuzzi.
On the 12th floor there is a restaurant "Atmosphere" for 80 seats. The restaurant is located at the highest altitude in the world.

On the 124th floor, the observation deck is 472 meters, although it is only at half the world’s height. Ticket to the site costs 210 dirham (approximately 60 US dollars). On the day of purchase, the cost increases to 300 dirhams.

The highest observation deck of the world is located on the 148th floor at an altitude of 555 meters, where you can also buy a ticket that is more expensive.

Most popular time visits – sunset from 17:30. We tried three times online to buy a ticket for this time. It was possible only from the fourth attempt, since all the tickets are bought for a month.

The mass of the burden of "Burj-Khalifa" 500 thousand tons. Specially designed a special brand of concrete 700, which maintains the temperature to +50 C. The concrete mixture was laid only at night, and ice was added to the solution.

Air inside the building is not only cooled, but also flavored due to special membranes. This fragrance was created specifically for Burj Khalif. Fragrant and fresh air is served through special lattices in the floor.

The surface area of ​​the building is approximately equal to the area of ​​17 soccer fields. The "Burj Khalifa" washed daily, but it takes about three months to wash the entire surface of the building. So the sink process is constantly. The glass reflects the sun’s rays, allowing you to maintain the optimal temperature in the building.

The construction of a skyscraper went with a speed of 1-2 floors a week. Daily on construction, up to 12,000 workers were involved mainly from South Asia.
On June 17, 2008, there were 7,500 skilled workers engaged at the same time at the construction site.

In 2006 it was reported that qualified carpenters at a construction site received £ 4.34 per day, and workers – £ 2.84 per day. Workers live in terrible conditions, their salary was often delayed, their passports were confiscated by employers. Worked under dangerous conditions, which led to a large number of deaths and injuries.
During the construction of the Burj-Khalip Tower, it was officially reported only about one deadly concerning construction. However, injuries and deaths of workers in the UAE "badly documented".

On March 21, 2006, about 2500 workers, dissatisfied with the lack of buses at the end of their shift, protested, caused damage to cars, offices, computers and construction equipment. The rebels caused damage to almost 500 thousand dirham. Most workers participating in unrest returned the next day, but refused to work.

Acknowledge, the spirit captures when you look down from the observation deck of the 124th floor of the Burj Khalip Tower. Skyscrapers seem match boxes, cars with flies, people are not visible at all. And all this is built on the sand, in the place where twenty years ago there was a desert!
On the 124th floor, it is especially acute, as far as people from different countries are one in their desire of peace and harmony.