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Dubai is the world's most modern city, with many of the tallest buildings in the world. It is also one of the world's fastest growing cities in economic terms.

1,706 Questions

What ocean is palm island in Dubai in?

All of the Palm Island developments are located in the Arabian Gulf, which is not an ocean

Are there any shower facilities at Dubai airport?

Answer from Dubai International Airport Customer Care:

Dubai International Airport Hotel:

Located at both Terminal 1 & 3 above gate no 117 & 217 respectively

The cost ( 45Dhs/14u$).

No pre-booking required.

The Shower rooms provided with Shampoo, Towels, Soap.

Terminal 3:

Located on the West side near to Gate no 201 & East side near to

Gate no 231.

Free Shower rooms

The Shower rooms are not provided with Shampoo, Towels, Soap.

There are also some showers in the First and Business class lounges.

Can't comment on the facilities though as I haven't used it. There are some reviews online - mostly 2 & 3 out of 5-star rating.

Where can I go for good orthodontists in Dubai?

If you are looking for dental service in Dubai, you can check out healthcall.ae located near Jumeirah Lake Tower, Dr. Diala Al Hadad is very reputed professional orthodontist. Healthcall is good medical service provider you can go for in Dubai

How does burj Dubai protect from wind?

Confusing The Wind: The Burj Khalifa, Mother Nature, and the Modern SkyscraperIf you happen to check in to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco on a windy day, you'll receive a friendly note at the front desk advising you that the 35-story skyscraper may creak a bit as it moves gently back and forth in the wind. Though the hotel assures guests that this quirk is not an indication of any structural problem, the issue has nevertheless prompted complaints from visitors "The building CREAKS!" exclaims one exasperated and sleepless customer in his review of the hotel.1

"It sounds like you're on an old ship," writes another.2

From the disconcerting to the dangerous, wind has always been an important consideration when constructing skyscrapers. Since the 10-story steel-frame Home Insurance Building, the world's first skyscraper, opened in Chicago in 1885, architects have had to think about wind stress, or "wind loading," as they've built higher and higher.3 Today, wind engineering is an integral aspect in the design of any new tall building, especially the very tallest of them all: the Burj Khalifa.

At 2,717 feet, the Burj Khalifa, formerly known as the Burj Dubai, rises like a bolt of lightening into the sky, dwarfing the surrounding skyscrapers. The tower, which opened on January 4th, became the world's tallest building, outdoing the previous record-holder, the Taipei 101, by a staggering 1,046 feet. (The Burj is about as tall as the Taipei 101 with the Chrysler building stacked on top.) Over half a mile from the base to the tip of its spire, the tower redefines the term "supertall," a name often applied to skyscrapers over 1,000 feet.

The Burj Khalifa is specially designed to conquer the wind, a goal that becomes more and more important as altitude increases. The building rises to the heavens in several separate stalks, which top out unevenly around the central spire. This somewhat odd-looking design deflects the wind around the structure and prevents it from forming organized whirlpools of air current, or vortices, that would rock the tower from side to side and could even damage the building. Even with this strategic design, the 206-story Burj Khalifa will still sway slowly back and forth by about 2 meters at the very top.

The Burj Khalifa's talent for "confusing the wind," as chief structural engineer Bill Baker calls it, is just one of the methods used to help supertalls resist wind stress.4 Over four thousand miles away near the coast of Taiwan, stands the Taipei 101 tower, now a distant second at 1,667 feet. Inside, between the 88th and 92nd stories, a giant pendulum, known as a tuned mass damper, does quiet battle with deadly windstorms and typhoons. The gold-colored, 730-ton orb swings gently back and forth, balancing the tower against the forces of the wind and ensuring the comfort of its occupants.5

The tuned mass damper, also used in Boston's John Hancock Building and New York City's Citigroup Center, is a commonly employed mechanism for reducing the wind's action on a skyscraper. The size and shape of the damper is "tuned" based on the height and mass of each particular tower. As the wind pushes the building in one direction, the damper swings or slides the other way, reducing sway similar to the way shock absorbers on a car soften bumps in the road. "You're adding a component to the building that's going to take the motion rather than the building itself," explains Jason Garber, a wind-engineering specialist at RWDI, a leading wind tunnel testing firm.6

When constructing a skyscraper, consideration of the wind is paramount, says Carol Willis, director and curator of the Skyscraper Museum in New York.7 Throughout the design process, structural engineers and wind specialists work meticulously to alleviate wind stress, ensure structural stability and guarantee the comfort of occupants. Using both structural solutions, such as the Burj Khalifa's method of "confusing the wind," and mechanical ones, such as the tuned mass damper, designers do constant battle against the tireless wind.

The Burj Khalifa, says Bill Baker, is like a Swiss watch, every part working together to "resist the forces of nature such as wind, seismic and gravity." Yet forces like gravity are comparatively simple to deal with. Gravitational forces pull the skyscraper in only one, quite predictable, direction: down. But high-altitude winds swirl and jostle in complex and uncertain ways, whipping into eddies and vortices that put all different kinds of stress on the structure.

As Garber explains it, a building is like "a giant sail" with a great deal of area that the wind can push against. "The wind is blowing on the building causing it to sway and twist," he says. "For certain shapes, the wind can form a wake similar to what you'd see behind a boat with vortices shedding off, alternating on either side and pushing the building from side to side.''8

What is flight time from islamabad and Dubai?

The flight time from Islamabad in Pakistan to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The total distance is about 1985.39 km or 1233 miles.

The flight time is approximate. Factors such as weather conditions could alter the length of the flight.

What is the full address of the Dubai Islamic bank in Dubai with swift code duibaead?

Call them and get Swift Code Contact Information


Head Office:
Dubai Islamic Bank PSJ
P.O.Box 1080 Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel. : + 971 4 295 3000
Fax : +971 4 295 4111

Human Resources Department (Recruitment Unit):
Email: recruit@dib.ae
Fax: +971 4 2925752
visit our career link at http://www.dib.ae/en/careers.htm

General Enquiries and Customer Services (Call Center) :
Phone: +971 4 6092222
email: contactus@dib.ae

Feedback/Complaints (Customer Relationship Unit) :
e-mail: service.quality@dib.ae
Fax: +971 4 2117427

Kindly send your Feedback/Complaints through e-mail or Fax with your contact numbers and we will get back to you within two working days.
For any urgent inquiries or desired account maintenance activities such as Electron or Visa card blocking, please contact our Call Center on +971 4 6092222, and they will be able to assist you 24 Hrs a day 7 days a week.

Ahlan Banking Service (Corporate Banking) :
+971 4 2112234

Al Iktisad Al Islami Magazine :
P.O. Box 12988. Dubai, UAE
Tel. : +971 6 5071383
Fax : +971 6 5071384
e-mail : aliqtisad.alislami@dib.ae

Al Islami Financial Services
P.O. Box 117949, Dubai, UAE
Tel. : +971 4 3217000
Fax : +971 4 3432793

DIB Capital Limited
P.O. Box 121299, Dubai, UAE
Tel. : +971 4 3634100
Fax : +971 4 3620541

Is enrolled nursing diploma recognised in Dubai?

First you must spell Recognized correctly.

Joannimal:

Actually, 'recognised' is spelt with an S, not a Z in most Commonwealth countries like you know, England.

Which countries do you fly over from Paris to Dubai?

From Paris to Dubai, you fly over:

France
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Syria
Iraq
Persian Gulf (not a country)

Who is the President of Dubai?

arif bhat
shaik mohammed bin rashed al maktom

Where do you find original beats by dre in Dubai?

Tech stores, online at sites like eBay or Amazon or even Beatsbydre . com

Does the Burj Khalifa have disabled access?

Being in Dubai, it does not have to meet the newest access provisions of the US or the EU.

There are some sections of the building, notably the retail and residential areas, that are accessible to the disabled.

Do polish Passport Holder need Visa for Dubai?

yes, they do. it can be wither done by the travel agency or hotel they planning to stay at. it must be pre-arranged.

Can you put your money in Bank of America in Dubai?

Yes, you can. Keep in mind, BOA is under US Banking regulations and it doesn't really matter which location you put your money in. It's still very much traceable.