35 Dubai Inspired Vector Artworks - Time of the Giants

Today we bring a selection of vector style artworks inspired by Dubai's signature structures such as the Burj Dubai, the highest steel-and-glass building in the world, the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel and other famous skyscrapers and landmarks of the city of wonders. It’s the time of the giants!

On January 4, 2010 the big opening of the Burj Dubai will put global spotlights on Dubai. For the last weeks, Dubai was all over the news as the emirate’s leaders tried to calm markets and investors, pleading for time with its global creditors. It’s clear that the credit crunch has caused severe problems for Dubai property companies and investors. Weak demand and plunging real estate prices have put a dampener on Dubai’s construction boom. As Carol Willis, director of The Skyscraper Museum in New York explained: "Buildings like the Burj Dubai are born from the optimism of the moment, that may not necessarily be the mood when the project is finished."

Despite the financial problems, Burj Dubai has quickly become one of the most well known buildings in the world and it definitely deserves its landmark status. The skyscraper is a symbol of Dubai’s recent growth and worldwide prominence. Designed by Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Burj Dubai is without a doubt the most prestigious tower on the planet. On this moment, the 4.1 US$ mammoth structure gets its finishing touches for the opening on January 4, 2010. The skyscraper includes 160 stories of residences, offices, residences and a 6 star rated Armani hotel. It will take 3 months just to clean all the windows. The building is topped by a spire that reaches 818 meters (2,700 feet), 310 meter higher than the runner-up skyscraper, Taipei 101 in Taiwan. The Burj has also world’s fastest double-decker elevators at a speed of 18 meter per second or speed of 64 km/h.

The Burj Dubai rises above a brand new city center that is now partly on hold because of the economic crisis. But no worries: even with some of the projects on hold, there’s still plenty of amazing projects to admire in Dubai: The Palm, World Trade Center, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Business Bay and Dubailand.

Dubai, Where The Heart Is by Khaloodie

Living Dubai by HsNZ

Burj Al Arab by J-Oxygen

City Brand by Jawa-Tron

Dubai – Digitally Contemporary by Qa9ed2000

Dubai Lifestyle by Khaloodies

Cry Me A River by Qa9ed2000

Dubai Towers by Khaloodies

Burj Dubai Skyscraper Vector by John Townsend / Creative XL

Dubai Skyline by Khaloodies

Dubai Girl by Naseko

Dubai Burj Al Arab Hotel by Chemical Orange

Dubai Falconry by Qa9ed2000

Dubai Towers by Phoenix Eulogy

Burj Al Arab Hotel by Nini786

Dubai Ajman 1001 Project by Kris Badinga

Dubai Jumeirah Emirates Towers by Manjumena

Dubai Burj Al Arab by Manjumena

Dubai Oasis by Shadwlf910

Rome vs Dubai by Bashirosman

Dubai Al Wasl by Dilighted

Dubai Burj Al Arab by Davest

Burj Dubai Skyscraper by Mac79

Dubai Tall Emblem by Ol7

Dubai Emarati Bladix by NaQsh

Dubai World Trade Center by Digimancer

Dubai, Home Sweet Home by Khaloodies

Dubai Tower Logo by PhNeutron

Dubai Summer by Rashoodz

Dubai Landmarks by Nonsense Prophet

Planet Dubai by CanvasArtDubai

Dubai Wave by Khaloodies

Dubai King Kong by Rafael Rizuto

Dubai City Scape by Boy Boss

Dubai Outlines by Jrozel