We delve into urban development in this issue and look how successful some urban projects have been at echoing the local communities voice, whilst also providing them with a sense of identity.
As our writer mentions on page 22 there is no lack of outlandish urban projects in the Gulf states, however many of these scratch-built cities and developments haven’t always lived up to their expectations. Oman have had their own share of failed projects but they are still determined to push ahead with its latest purpose built city, Madinat Al-Irfan. It will be located to the west of Muscat, Oman’s capital, near the international airport, which is the new city’s USP and the reason many say it will be deliver a bright new urban future for the country.
Staying with the same theme, on page 18 we explore how creating smart public spaces in Dubai between residential buildings will help to provide communities with a better sense of identity.
