Falconcity of Wonders

Falconcity of Wonders

The Falconcity of Wonders is a project to build a city in Dubai with replicas of the seven wonders of the world plus modern wonders such as the Eiffel tower. It will be part of Dubailand, covering an area of convert|100|acre|km2 with an estimated cost of $1.5-billion. [Cite web |title=Falcon City of Wonders [Dubailand, Dubai] - TEN Real Estate |url=http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/dubai/dubailand/falcon_city_of_wonders.php |publisher=TEN Real Estate |accessdate=2008-05-04] The project is led by Falconcity of Wonders Company, owned by local businessman Salem al Moosa.

When viewed from space, the city will form the shape of a falcon. The Eiffel Tower will be recreated into a hotel with glass in the space between the metal structure. It will also be taller than the original Eiffel Tower and be named "Dubai Eiffel Tower".

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* [http://www.falconcity.com Official site]


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