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World's Fastest Growing City - A Photo Essay

Posted by: Michael Jelks

7 June 2006 - 8:00am

Dubai is leading the pace as one of the world's fastest growing cities.

In many areas, it is not easy to see Dubai's sky without at least one crane in your view; Industry experts cautiously estimate that 15 to 25 per cent of the world's cranes are in Dubai. Some US$ 90 BILLION are on-going in Dubai alone. A slide show illustrates Dubai's spectacular transformation.

Full Story: World's Fastest Growing City
Source: Flickr, June 3, 2006
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