Dubai aka "Mushroom City"

In the UK, there is too much red tape and bureaucracy when it comes to planning permission. Sheikh Mohammed allowed buildings to go up and go up fast. Whatever he wanted, he got it done and done quickly. With cheap Indian workers this was made it possible.

Some impressive structures have been created such as the 400m indoor ski slope. While it may b -4°C indoor, it is usually 45°C outdoor. Another recognisable structure is The World which are man made islands designed to reflect the shape of the globe. Dubai is also home to the biggest shopping mall in the world which is situated beside the tallest building in the world called Burj Dubai. This is total embarrassment if we consider how the Millennium Bridge in London wobbled when it first opened to the public.

From 2002 to 2008, property prices increased 500% and became one of the fastest growing cities in the world hence Dubai is dubbed the “Mushroom City”. People were buying and selling properties on the same day. A fifth of the cranes in the world were operating in the city. Dubai had quickly became a popular destination for tourists who have been attracted by the sun. Investors had arrived by the ability to get rich quick.