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Article: Abu Dhabi goes shopping: a unique, futuristic city in Abu Dhabi is poised to lead the global 'green revolution' in urban 21st century living. Mustapha Karkouti reports from Abu Dhabi.(BUSINESS AND FINANCE)
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- The Middle East
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- April 1, 2008
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A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN human development and nation-building is taking place in Abu Dhabi and the capital of the UAE is a city in a hurry. Its planners, politicians and rulers are working tirelessly to catch up with other man-made miracles such as Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai.
One can imagine what a young, free and single fashionista is seeking when she goes shopping in downtown Paris, London, Milan or New York with a bulging purse, but one cannot even begin to think what a city will do when it is sitting on over $200bn and prepared to spend the lot. This is precisely what Abu Dhabi is doing and will continue to do over the next 10 years. It aims to bring ...