• Even on a scaled down version, the Dubai World Central mock up on display at Cityscape Global looks grand. Pawan Singh / The Nationa
    Even on a scaled down version, the Dubai World Central mock up on display at Cityscape Global looks grand. Pawan Singh / The Nationa
  • A model of the Marina project at the DAP Yapi Istanbul stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    A model of the Marina project at the DAP Yapi Istanbul stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai Properties' Culture Village project, sized down to scale, is bathed in light at the Cityscape Global. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Properties' Culture Village project, sized down to scale, is bathed in light at the Cityscape Global. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A model of Sahara Tower 4 and 5 towers on display at the Al Thuriah stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    A model of Sahara Tower 4 and 5 towers on display at the Al Thuriah stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors look at the model of Marina project at the DAP Yapi Istanbul stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors look at the model of Marina project at the DAP Yapi Istanbul stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • United Developers showcased its $1.25 billion Parisian-inspired Place Vendome, a mixed-use development project 10 kilometres from the centre of Doha in Qatar. Courtesy United Developers
    United Developers showcased its $1.25 billion Parisian-inspired Place Vendome, a mixed-use development project 10 kilometres from the centre of Doha in Qatar. Courtesy United Developers
  • Visitors take a look at models of Saadiyat Cultural District projects at the Abu Dhabi stand in Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Visitors take a look at models of Saadiyat Cultural District projects at the Abu Dhabi stand in Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Visitors browse scale models at the Emaar stand at Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Visitors browse scale models at the Emaar stand at Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • The Mall of the World project at the Dubai Properties stand. When built, the 8 million square foot Mall of the World will be home to the planet's largest shopping centre. Satish Kumar / The National
    The Mall of the World project at the Dubai Properties stand. When built, the 8 million square foot Mall of the World will be home to the planet's largest shopping centre. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Downtown Dubai projects make up a mini-city at the Emaar stand during the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Downtown Dubai projects make up a mini-city at the Emaar stand during the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Scale versions of Dubai Creek Harbour projects are on display at the Dubai Properties stand. Satish Kumar / The National
    Scale versions of Dubai Creek Harbour projects are on display at the Dubai Properties stand. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Visitors view a mini-Downtown Dubai featuring Emaar projects during the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Visitors view a mini-Downtown Dubai featuring Emaar projects during the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Visitors view the scale models of Nakheel projects at the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Visitors view the scale models of Nakheel projects at the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Visitors browse scaled versions of Group Mag's new projects at the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Visitors browse scaled versions of Group Mag's new projects at the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Guests view models of villas of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City project of Meydan at the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Guests view models of villas of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City project of Meydan at the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Miniature villas are on display at Damac's stand on the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
    Miniature villas are on display at Damac's stand on the Cityscape Global 2014. Satish Kumar / The National
  • A visitor takes a video of a model of the planned Midtown development on display at the Deyaar stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A visitor takes a video of a model of the planned Midtown development on display at the Deyaar stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Miniature versions of new projects on display at the Falconcity stand. Satish Kumar / The National
    Miniature versions of new projects on display at the Falconcity stand. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Visitors view a scaled version of La Mer, a mixed-use development announced by Meraas. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors view a scaled version of La Mer, a mixed-use development announced by Meraas. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Above, a model of the planned Astria at Business Bay development of Deyaar. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Above, a model of the planned Astria at Business Bay development of Deyaar. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Visitors view the new Living Legends projects of Tanmiyat. Satish Kumar / The National
    Visitors view the new Living Legends projects of Tanmiyat. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Visitors take photos of the La Mer development by Meraas Holding. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors take photos of the La Mer development by Meraas Holding. Antonie Robertson / The National

In pictures: Model cities — Abu Dhabi and Dubai on display at Cityscape Global 2014


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Grand property projects start small at Cityscape Global 2014 in Dubai. Here are some scaled versions of projects on display for the estimated 35,000 visitors attending the event.