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Dubai: the glitz, the glory, the future

Dubai: the glitz, the glory, the future

As Dubai unveils its vision for 2040, I make an overdue visit to THE city of the early 21st century

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Apr 21, 2021
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While most destinations are fretting about the next six months, Dubai is looking a bit further ahead: to 2040.

At the beginning of the month, Dubai announced its Vision 2040 Urban Master Plan. 

There were some predictable – you’d almost say ‘compulsory’– buzzwords in the press release: sustainability, efficiency, diversity, inclusivity among them. There’s…

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