he OFWs’ $14
billion remittance to the Philippines and the total $201.2 billion foreign
remittances are nothing compared to the revenues the Mid-East oil producing
countries are raking in. All of us are paying for the lavish lifestyle of their
rulers and their relatives. The price of oil, gasoline and other petroleum
products are rising continuously.
"We are all paying for it and contributing to their enormous
wealth.
"Thank you for reminding everyone of the OFW’S contribution
to the Philippine economy to the tune of $14 billion a year. There are more
foreign construction workers in Dubai than there are actual citizens. Everyone
must be reminded of this because they are earning the money with their blood,
sweat and tears.
"The wonders of Dubai: The World Island – 300 artificially
created islands in the shape of the world. Each island’s estimated cost: $25-30
million.
"The Burj Al-Arab hotel – Only 7-star hotel, the tallest,
most luxurious hotel in the world. It stands on an artificial island in the sea.
[Its atrium’s high and open enough to accommodate the Statue of Liberty in NY.]
"The Burj Dubai. World’s tallest structure began in 2005, now
has 140 stories, expected to be complete by 2009 with over 800 meters. It will
be the world’s tallest building when finished. Almost 40 percent taller than the
world’s tallest building, the Yaipei 101.
"The Al Burj – centerpiece of the Dubai Waterfront. Once
completed it will take over the title of the tallest structure in the world from
the Burj Dubai.
"Dubailand – Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is the
largest single-site recreation employer in the US with 58,000 employees.
Dubailand will be twice that size.
"Dubailand will be built on 3 billion square feet (107 miles)
at an estimated $20 billion price tag. The site will include a purported 45 mega
projects and 200 hundred other smaller projects.
"Dubai Sports City. A huge collection of sports arenas
located in Dubailand.
"Currently, the Walt Disney World Resort is the #1 tourist
destination in the world. Once fully completed, Dubailand will easily take over
that title since it is expected to attract 200,000 visitors daily.
"The Dubai Marina – over 200 highrise buildings when
finished. It will be home to some of the tallest residential structures in the
world. The completed first phase of the project is shown. Most of the other high
rise buildings will be finished by 2009-2010.
"The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping mall in the
world with over 9 million square feet of shopping and around 1000 stores. It
will be completed in 2008.
"Ski Dubai is the largest indoor skiing facility in the
world. This is a rendered image of another future indoor skiing facility that is
being planned.
"Some of the tallest buildings in the world, such as Ocean
Heights and The Princess Tower, which will be the largest residential building
in the world at over a 100 stories, will line the Dubai Marina.
"The UAE Spaceport would be the first spaceport in the world
if construction ever gets under way.
"The Dubai Metro system, once completed, will become the
largest fully automated rail system in the world.
"The Dubai WorldCentral International Airport will become the
largest airport in size when it is completed. It will also eventually become the
busiest airport in the world, based on passenger volume.
"Recently it was announced that the final height of this
tower will be 1200 meters. That would make it more than 30 percent taller than
the Burj Dubai and three times as tall as the Empire State Building.
The Burj al Alam, The World Tower. Upon completion it will
rank as the world’s highest hotel. It is expected to be finished by 2009.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower, which will be the centerpiece of one
of the palm islands, The Palm Jumeirah.
