Knowledge Village
District of The Palm Jumeirah
Dubai - United Arab Emirates

American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private, for-profit, non-sectarian institution of higher learning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1995. AUD was founded in 1995 as a branch campus of the American InterContinental University in Atlanta, Georgia, but turned into a private, non-sectarian institution in 2007. AUD is accredited regionally as a separate unit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Located at 25.0908, 55.1564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Dubai, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Educational institutions established in 1995, Private universities and colleges in the United Arab Emirates, American University in Dubai

Palm Islands

The Palm Islands are an artificial archipelago (islands) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Major commercial and residential infrastructures will be constructed by Nakheel Properties, a property developer in The UAE. The Belgian and Dutch dredging and marine contractors, Jan De Nul and Van Oord, some of the world's specialists in land reclamation, were hired to complete construction. The islands are the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira.

Located at 25.1078, 55.1375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Nakheel Properties, Resorts in Dubai, Artificial islands, Archipelagoes of the United Arab Emirates, Buildings and structures under construction in Dubai, Islands of Dubai

Dubai Internet City

Dubai Internet City (DIC) is an information technology park created by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone and a strategic base for companies targeting regional emerging markets. The economic rules of DIC allow companies to avail themselves of a number of ownership, taxation and custom related benefits which are guaranteed by law for a period of 50 years.

Located at 25.095, 55.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2000 establishments in Dubai, Buildings and structures in Dubai, Economy of Dubai, Geography of Dubai, History of Dubai, Government-owned companies of the United Arab Emirates, Science and technology in the United Arab Emirates, Internet in the United Arab Emirates, Science parks in the United Arab Emirates, Special Economic Zones, Information technology in the United Arab Emirates

Palmette

The palmette is a motif in decorative art which, in its most characteristic expression, resembles the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree. It has a far-reaching history, originating in Ancient Egypt with a subsequent development through the art of most of Eurasia, often in forms that bear relatively little resemblance to the original. In Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman uses it is also known as the anthemion (from the Greek ανθέμιον, a flower).

Located at 25.1156, 55.1325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Visual motifs, Ornaments

Hydropolis

The Hydropolis Underwater Hotel and Resort was a proposed hotel, designed by Prof. Roland Dieterle that would have been the world's first underwater luxury resort. It was planned to be situated 66 feet below the surface of the Persian Gulf, just off Jumeira Beach in Dubai, and projected to cost $300 million to construct. The underwater hotel would have been one of the most expensive hotels on the earth.

Located at 25.0867, 55.1342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Proposed buildings and structures in Dubai, Hotels in Dubai

Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina is a district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city, carved along a two mile (3 km) stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in residential towers and villas. It is located on Interchange 5 between Jebel Ali Port and the area which hosts Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and the American University in Dubai. The first phase of this project has been completed.

Located at 25.0814, 55.1441 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Communities in Dubai, Canals in the United Arab Emirates, Marinas in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai College

Dubai College is a British system independent school in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 1978. It is a secondary school for 11-16 year olds with a sixth form for 16-18 year old. Students prepare for the British GCSE and A level examinations. It is a non-profit organisation, and is administered by a board of governors,who control all matters of academic and financial policy.

Located at 25.1103, 55.1689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1978, Schools in Dubai, International schools in the United Arab Emirates

Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a company SQUARE owned by the Dubai government in United Arab Emirates and was designed and developed by HHCP architects. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands which extend into the Persian Gulf, increasing Dubai’s shoreline by a total of 520 kilometres . The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest and the original of three Palm Islands under development by Nakheel.

Located at 25.1147, 55.1378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Artificial islands, Nakheel Properties, Islands of Dubai

Dubai Media City

Dubai Media City (DMC), part of Dubai Holding, is a tax-free zone within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been built by the Dubai government to boost UAE's media foothold, and has become a regional hub for media organizations including news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production, and broadcast facilities.

Located at 25.0928, 55.1528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Special Economic Zones, Buildings and structures in Dubai, Media in Dubai, Culture in Dubai, Economy of Dubai, Geography of Dubai, Government-owned companies of the United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Lake Towers

The Jumeirah Lakes Towers is a large development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which consists of 79 towers being constructed along the edges of four artificial lakes (Lake Almas West, Lake Almas East, Lake Elucio, and Lake Allure) as well as the JLT Embankment of 8 tower facing Jumeirah Islands. The lakes (which are about 3 metres deep) will be completely filled by end of 2009. The total area covered by the lakes, waterways and landscaping will be 730,000-square-metre .

Located at 25.0756, 55.1454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Communities in Dubai, Planned communities

Emirates Hills

Emirates Hills is a gated community located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been named after Beverly Hills. Emirates Hills is largely home to the expatriate community of Dubai, as it consists of the first freehold properties to be sold in the city. While the project was classified as freehold and open to anyone to purchase, the majority of owners hail from the Indian subcontinent, Iran and Western Europe.

Located at 25.0662, 55.1711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in the United Arab Emirates, Communities in Dubai, Residential communities in Dubai

23 Marina

23 Marina is a 90-storey, 392.8 m residential skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was the world's tallest all-residential building until the completion of the nearby Princess Tower. The tower has 57 swimming pools and each duplex in the tower is equipped with its own private elevator. The building was 79 percent sold before construction started. The raft was completed on 30 April 2007.

Located at 25.0898, 55.1506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Skyscrapers over 350 meters, Residential skyscrapers in Dubai, Futurist architecture, Dubai architecture, High-tech architecture, Postmodern architecture, Residential buildings completed in 2012

Pentominium

The Pentominium is a 122-storey, 516 m supertall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction on the tower was halted since August 2011. It was designed by Andrew Bromberg of architects Aedas and funded by Trident International Holdings. The AED 1.46 billion (US$400 million) construction contract was awarded to Arabian Construction Company (ACC). The Pentominium has one of the deepest excavations done in the world, performed by Swissboring Overseas Piling Corp.

Located at 25.0891, 55.1499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Residential skyscrapers in Dubai, Buildings and structures under construction, Expressionist architecture, Futurist architecture, Dubai architecture, High-tech architecture, Andrew Bromberg buildings, Postmodern architecture, Skyscrapers over 350 meters

University of Wollongong in Dubai

The University of Wollongong in Dubai also known as UOWD is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities. The university has approximately 3500 students from almost a hundred countries.

Located at 25.1036, 55.1647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Dubai, University of Wollongong, Educational institutions established in 1993, Private universities and colleges in the United Arab Emirates

Developments in Dubai

The Dubai government's decision to diversify from a trade-based but oil-reliant economy to one that is service- and tourism-oriented has made real estate and other developments more valuable, resulting in the property boom from 2004–2006. Construction on a large scale has turned Dubai into one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. There are a number of large-scale projects which are currently under construction or will be constructed in the future.

Located at 25.1078, 55.1375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Dubai, Buildings and structures in Dubai, Dubai architecture, Urban planning in the United Arab Emirates, Mixed-use developments in the United Arab Emirates

AAM Tower

The AAM Tower is a 46-floor tower in Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 244 m (800 ft). AAM Tower topped out in early 2008 and was completed later that year.

Located at 25.0915, 55.1588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Dubai, Office buildings completed in 2008, Skyscrapers between 200 and 249 meters

Shaiba Towers

Shaiba Towers is a twin tower residential apartment complex completed in 2008 in the TECOM Area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The taller tower, Shaiba Tower 1 is 155 m with 34 stories and 268 units, while Shaiba Tower 2 is 135 m, with 28 stories and 268 units . The tower complex has common facilities that include a swimming pool, gyms, sauna, steam and other accommodations.

Located at 25.0973, 55.1709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Dubai, Buildings and structures in Dubai Media City, Residential buildings completed in 2008, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Twin towers

Al Barsha

For the location in Egypt, see Deir el-Bersha. Al Barsha is a collection of sub-communities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Barsha is one of the newer residential developments, and is located in west Dubai, south of Al Sufouh. Al Barsha is bounded by E 11 (Sheikh Zayed Road) and E 311 (Emirates Road).

Located at 25.111, 55.1951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Communities in Dubai

Al Sufouh

Al Sufouh is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in western Dubai, Al Sufouh contains many new real estate developments and is home to several free economic clusters such as Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai Internet City. Al Sufouh lies along Dubai's Persian Gulf coast and comprises two sub-communities: Al Sufouh 1 begins at the intersection of routes D 63 (Umm Saqeem Street) and D 94 (Al Sufouh Road) near Madinat Jumeirah.

Located at 25.1189, 55.1836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Communities in Dubai

Grosvenor House (Dubai)

opening = West Marina Beach: June 21, 2005 Grosvenor House Grosvenor House The Residence Under Construction on 19 January 2008.

Located at 25.0858, 55.1442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hotels in Dubai, Residential skyscrapers in Dubai, Skyscrapers between 200 and 249 meters, Skyscraper hotels in Dubai, Twin towers

Dubai International Jazz Festival

The Dubai International Jazz Festival is an annual music festival which is held every year in February and takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The festival is run by Chillout Productions. During its inception in 2003, the Dubai Jazz Festival had 8000 attendees, since then the number of visitors who come to the event has grown to over 20,000 visitors and has become a mainstay of Dubai's cultural events. The 2013 Jazz Festival will be the 8th festival held so far.

Located at 25.0928, 55.1528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Jazz festivals in the United Arab Emirates, Culture in Dubai, Events in Dubai

Madinat Jumeirah

Madinat Jumeirah the Arabian Resort - Dubai, is a luxurious 5 star resort in Dubai and is also the largest resort in the emirate, spreading across over 40 hectares of landscapes and gardens. It is designed to resemble a traditional Arabian town. The resort comprises two boutique hotels (Al Qasr and Mina A'Salam) and a courtyard of 29 summer houses called Dar Al Masyaf. The resort has over 40 restaurants and bars.

Located at 25.1328, 55.1847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Resorts in Dubai

OSN

OSN is a pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa that offers international television entertainment content such as movies, sporting events, professional wrestling and various TV-series both locally produced as well as international premier TV-series. OSN currently features around 100 television channels offering viewers the latest blockbuster movies, top rated series, sports, documentaries, news, kid's entertainment, and live talk shows.

Located at 25.0969, 55.1572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Companies established in 2009, Media companies of the United Arab Emirates, Direct broadcast satellite services

Tiffany Tower

Tiffany Tower is a 183-metre skyscraper designed by WS Atkins & Partners and completed in 2009 in the Jumeirah Lake Towers development zone of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Located at 25.0773, 55.1497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Dubai, Buildings and structures completed in 2009, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

Bluewater Island

Bluewater Island is a new development project to be built off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline, near Dubai Marina, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project was approved and unveiled by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai on February 13, 2013. The development will be built on reclaimed land off the Jumeirah Beach coastline by Meraas Holding, and will cost AED 6 Billion.

Located at 25.0814, 55.1441 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Artificial islands, Islands of Dubai