10 Upcoming Megaprojects in the UAE

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The 10 Most Exciting Upcoming Megaprojects in the UAE

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In the United Arab Emirates, architecture is both an expression of ambition and a tool for shaping identity. Over the past two decades, the country has steadily positioned itself at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, where desert landscapes give rise to cultural landmarks, research hubs, and vertical cities. Guided by a forward-looking ethos, the UAE’s ongoing wave of megaprojects, some nearing completion, others still on the drawing board, reflects a broader commitment to rethinking how we inhabit space in a rapidly changing world.

Here are the 10 Most Exciting Upcoming Megaprojects in the United Arab Emirates:

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1. Dubai Creek Tower

2. Burj Binghatti

3. Meydan One Mall

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4. Therme Dubai

5. The Loop

6. Dubai Reefs

7. Al Maktoum International Airport

8. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

9. Zayed National Museum

10. Aljada Central Hub