A model of the Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah on display at Cityscape Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A model of the Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah on display at Cityscape Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A model of the Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah on display at Cityscape Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A model of the Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah on display at Cityscape Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A model guide to the future at Cityscape - in pictures


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A model of Azizi's Beach Oasis project in Dubai goes on display on the first day of Cityscape Global, under way at Dubai Exhibition Centre.

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Pawan Singh / The National

The sprawling Sobha Hartland project in Dubai attracted attention.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

Emaar's beachfront project in Dubai Marina was also on show.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

The Damac Hills 2 project in Dubai was on display at the Damac stand.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

A model of the Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

A model of the Emaar beachfront project in Dubai Marina.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

The Aljada development area in Sharjah.

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Pawan Singh / The National

The Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

A model of The Pulse beachfront project at Dubai South.

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Pawan Singh / The National

The Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah.

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Pawan Singh / The National

A model of Dubai's Damac Hills 2 project.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors admire the Mina Al Arab project in Ras Al Khaimah.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

The Pulse beachfront project at Dubai South.

Pawan Singh / The National
Pawan Singh / The National

A model of the Midtown project at IMPZ, Dubai, by Deyaar.

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Pawan Singh / The National

The Damac Lagoons Project in Dubai.

Model of the Damac Lagoons on the first day of Cityscape Global held at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Model of the Damac Lagoons on the first day of Cityscape Global held at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority, first from right, after the inauguration of Cityscape Global.

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Pawan Singh / The National
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The Old Slave and the Mastiff

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Canada

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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5. Zakat 

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

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