Dubai to build Taj Mahal replica
Artist’s impression of the proposed Taj Arabia in FalconCity of Wonders, Dubai.–Photo Courtesy emirates247.com
DUBAI: A replica of India’s world-famous Taj Mahal, four times the size of the original, is to be built in Dubai as what is to be billed as the world’s grandest wedding venue, one of its developers said.
It took the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan 22 years to build the marble mausoleum for his queen 360 years ago, but the copy, to be known as Taj Arabia, is expected to take only two years.
The billion-dollar (767 million-euro) project will be set in the heart of the 41 million square foot Falcon City of Wonders on Emirates Road, said Arun Mehra, chairman of sub-developers Link Global Group, at the annual Cityscape Global real estate exposition in Dubai.
“Marriage is a celebration. It needs to be announced and glorified.
Currently Dubai is not regarded as a wedding destination. People go to Bali and other exotic places to marry. Now they will come to Taj Arabia,” Mehra told
Gulf News.
Surrounded by lush green landscaping, including the famous Mughal Gardens, the “New City of Love” will have several architecturally themed residential and commercial buildings.
Taj Arabia will be a five-star hotel property with 300 rooms. It will be flanked by seven mixed-use buildings, two of which will have 200 serviced apartments.
“Traditionally in the UAE and the sub-continent, marriage is not just a union of two people but also their families. The serviced apartments beside Taj Arabia will be ideal for wedding guests as they will have 10 large bedrooms and a hall,” said Mehra.
Will it make money? Nice to see Islamic rulers putting their billions to good use, shame its not helping the poor, half-starving 1bn musims in the world
I am 100% agreed with “KhanChangezKhan “. It would be nice to spend this much money for the poor or needy people
May Allah give them guidance and Hidaya — Ameen
Nood a bad idea, but why not establish a great university. It will not only bring in good business but also do some long term favour to the people around Dubai.
100% agreed with “KhanChangezKhan “. It would be great if this huge investment goes to poor or needy peoples.
Allah give them Guidence and Hidayah — Ameen
it would be wonderful.
would visit for sure.
It is disrespect to the love of an emperor and the people of India. The same is really on the Indian developer who is willing to sell the most beloved part of Indian history.
madnesss…