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JW Marriott Marquis is one of the most impressive sights in Dubai's skyline. Courtesy: JW Marriott Marquis
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The 356m high Gevora Hotel is now the world's tallest hotel, just edging out JW Marriot Marquis
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Princess tower ( centre ) in Dubai Marina stands an impressive 413m high. Pawan Singh / The National
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Marina 101 in Dubai Marina at sunset. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The 392-metre tall 23 Marina in Dubai. Alan Millin
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Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid (centre) is the tallest building in the capital. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
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The Elite Residence building in Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Burj Khalifa has held the record as the world's tallest building since its opening 10 years ago. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Address Boulevard is one of the UAE's tallest buildings. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Almas Tower, right, stands above other skyscrapers at Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai. Bloomberg
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JW Marriott Marquis is one of the most impressive sights in Dubai's skyline. Courtesy: JW Marriott Marquis
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The 356m high Gevora Hotel is now the world's tallest hotel, just edging out JW Marriot Marquis
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Princess tower ( centre ) in Dubai Marina stands an impressive 413m high. Pawan Singh / The National
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Marina 101 in Dubai Marina at sunset. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The 392-metre tall 23 Marina in Dubai. Alan Millin
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Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid (centre) is the tallest building in the capital. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
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The Elite Residence building in Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Burj Khalifa has held the record as the world's tallest building since its opening 10 years ago. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Address Boulevard is one of the UAE's tallest buildings. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Almas Tower, right, stands above other skyscrapers at Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai. Bloomberg
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JW Marriott Marquis is one of the most impressive sights in Dubai's skyline. Courtesy: JW Marriott Marquis
A remarkable rise: UAE has third most skyscrapers in the world
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has highlighted the country's rapid development
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08 October, 2020
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