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In Pictures: Where the World's Oil Money Is Going


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The Palm Islands in Dubai (Pictured Above)


Ski Dubai , an indoor ski resort


Hydropolis, the world's first underwater hotel

Entirely built in Germany and then assembled in Dubai, it is scheduled to be completed by 2009 after many delays.




The World Islands

300 artificially created islands in the shape of the world. Each island will have an estimated cost of $25-30 million.




The Al-Arab hotel in Dubai


The worlds tallest hotel. Considered the only '7 star' hotel and the most luxurious hotel in the world. It stands on an artificial island in the sea.