Photo by Oleg Torbosov
It's hard to believe that not long ago, one of the busiest areas of Dubai was a desert. The ambitious Downtown project began construction in 1998 and for the past 20 years resembled more of a construction site with all its consequences: construction noise, dust, towering cranes, and fences.
Certainly, despite the ongoing construction, the area was one of the most progressive: it is home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, the largest mall in the world, Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera, and the famous singing fountains.
But only now, with all the buildings completed, the full picture of the developer's vision has come together. An architectural ensemble of majestic residential skyscrapers and hotels, combined with all the attributes of city life: cozy cafes, boutiques, promenade areas with dense trees, and business centers. Today, Downtown is a modern district and a bright symbol of Dubai's dynamic development.
Photo by Oleg Torbosov
