Dubai

Carpooling Goes From Crime to Decree in Dubai

22 May 2008 - 11:00am
The National, Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority used to slap motorists with heavy fines for ridesharing. Faced with exploding population growth and 8 million tourists a year, officials have changed their tune.

Downtown Tram Planned for Burj Dubai

26 April 2008 - 11:00am
Arabian Business

Plans for a 4.6 km tramway have been announced for downtown Burj Dubai -- a $136 million transit system intended to link major developments in the rapidly rising emirate.

Dubai Floats Idea to Build Around Sea Level Problems

25 April 2008 - 9:00am
NPR

With rising sea levels and a penchant for ambitious new building ideas, Dubai is moving forward with plans to construct floating buildings and islands.

Koolhaas' Dubai Master Plan is Bold and Reserved

3 March 2008 - 1:00pm
The New York Times

In his 1.5 billion square-foot master plan for a waterfront city in Dubai, architect Rem Koolhaas has proposed a dense and elaborate city, but one that doesn't try to rely too much on flashy high-end architecture.