Desert to Greatest City – Dubai

Instructions: You are to watch a documentary on the City of Dubai in UAE called: Oil Money – Desert to Greatest City – Dubai – Full Documentary on Dubai city. (43 min. 03 sec). After watching the video, answer the questions listed below the video link.

Video title: Oil Money – Desert to Greatest City – Dubai – Full Documentary on Dubai city (43 min. 03 sec.)

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1oX9L6e6_Q

Questions:

  1. Per the video, approximately how many skyscrapers are in the City of Dubai? Don’t google! _______________
  2. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest skyscraper in the World. According to the video, how many millions of gallons of water per day are required to keep it operational?
  3. The Burj Khalifa is a ¼-a mile tall skyscraper. Explain briefly how water is pumped/distributed in the whole building in order to avoid bursting pipes due to pressure.

Several streets in Dubai such as Sheikh Zayed Rd and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd in Dubai each, have more skyscrapers than any street in in the World, including Manhattan, NYC. What is the secret behind anchoring of skyscrapers (tall buildings) on soft desert sand in the City of Dubai? 2-3 sentences. HINT: Nasr Nasr!

Strong winds in the Persian Gulf are so strong they can bend or break the building’s concrete core. What technology has been used to protect the Burj Al Arab hotel from the powerful winds in the Persian Gulf? HINT: Hidden under its skin! Give details – 2 – 3 sentences.

Why are sandstorms frequent in the City of Dubai? Hint: Desert!

In what ways do sandstorms affect daily life and business in the City of Dubai? Name 3.

Why is this area of Dubai rich in oil deposits? Briefly say how the oil deposits formed. Hint: Geological accident! Min. of 2-3 sentences.

As one of the fastest growing cities in the World, Dubai has been running out of space for its residents. In what way has the city responded to this challenge? Be specific and detailed.

What is the Palm Jumeirah? ______________________________

  1. The Palm Jumeirah is the size of how many football fields?   ______________________
  2. Over 900 city blocks of land have been added to the City of Dubai by building islands in the sea. These islands have created space for how many additional people?  _______________________
  3. What natural method is being used to protect the World Islands project in the Persian Gulf from strong sea currents? Why has it been successful?

Has the City of Dubai succeeded in economic diversification? Support your answer with knowledge from video. (First, say what is economic diversification – google or just open MS PowerPoints!)?

Write down two fascinating facts from the video and say why? HINT: First, write down the facts, then say why you are surprised. Here is an example of a geographic fact about New York City that I learned from a video: The video stated that 37% of the NYC population comes from another country – that was not a surprise, but, I did not expect that there more than 800 languages spoken in the city. I knew New York City was multicultural but not to that extent. Those are real facts straight from the video. You get it!

What was the ONE takeaway for you? What conclusions can you draw from watching the video? 1-2 sentences

What is this one intellectual question that has come to your mind after watching the video?