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Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Architect: SL Rasch GmbH and Dar Al-Handasah

(Photo: Stock Photos from Abrar Sharif/Shutterstock)

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Offices of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, by Dar Al-Handasah (1965), part of the Central Business District Area, designed by the Municipality Planning Department headed by Saba George Shiber (1961-1975). Kuwait City, Kuwait. © Roberto Conte (2023)

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What is the biggest engineering consultancy?

When discussing the largest engineering consultancy, the answer can be multifaceted, as it involves a range of factors including global presence, revenue, number of projects, and influence in various engineering disciplines. However, to provide a comprehensive answer, we should first consider several prominent firms known for their substantial impact on the engineering consultancy sector.

Overview of the Largest Engineering Consultancies

1. AECOM 

AECOM is often cited as one of the largest engineering consultancy firms globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AECOM has a vast network of offices worldwide and offers services across various sectors including transportation, environmental, and infrastructure. With revenues exceeding $13 billion, AECOM's extensive portfolio of projects includes major infrastructure developments, urban planning, and environmental remediation.

2. Arup Group 

Arup Group, based in London, is another leading name in engineering consultancy. Known for its innovative approach and strong focus on sustainability, Arup has been involved in numerous landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House and the London Eye. Its global reach and multidisciplinary expertise make it a major player in the engineering consultancy field.

3. Jacobs Engineering 

Jacobs Engineering, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is renowned for its comprehensive engineering services and global footprint. Jacobs provides consulting services in various sectors including aerospace, defense, environmental, and infrastructure. The company’s revenue, which exceeds $14 billion, reflects its extensive involvement in large-scale projects around the world.

4. WSP Global Inc. 

WSP Global Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, is a prominent engineering consultancy firm with a strong international presence. WSP offers services in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, environment, and buildings. With over $8 billion in annual revenue, WSP is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovative engineering solutions.

5. Turner & Townsend 

Turner & Townsend, a UK-based firm, is notable for its expertise in project management and consultancy. The company operates globally, providing services related to cost management, project delivery, and asset management. Turner & Townsend’s significant influence in the construction and engineering sectors underscores its position as a major consultancy firm.

Engineering Consultant Companies in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the engineering consultancy landscape is also highly competitive and includes several notable firms:

1. Saudi Consult (Saudi Engineering Group International) 

Saudi Consult, also known as Saudi Engineering Group International (SEGI), is a major engineering consultancy firm based in Saudi Arabia. It offers a wide range of services including architectural design, structural engineering, and project management. SEGI’s extensive experience and large-scale projects in the region make it a leading player in the Saudi Arabian market.

2. Dar Al-Handasah 

Dar Al-Handasah, with a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, is a well-respected engineering consultancy firm that provides services in urban planning, architecture, and engineering. The firm’s involvement in high-profile projects across the country highlights its expertise and influence in the local market.

3. Khatib & Alami 

Khatib & Alami is another prominent engineering consultancy company operating in Saudi Arabia. The firm offers comprehensive services in engineering, architecture, and project management. Khatib & Alami’s significant projects and contributions to the infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia underscore its status as a key player in the engineering consultancy sector.

4. Eng. Ahmed Hamad Al Aisawi & Partners 

Eng. Ahmed Hamad Al Aisawi & Partners is a notable consultancy firm in Saudi Arabia known for its expertise in various engineering disciplines. The firm provides services in construction management, project planning, and engineering design, contributing significantly to the country's infrastructure development.

5. MACE Group 

MACE Group, with operations in Saudi Arabia, is an international consultancy firm offering project management and construction consultancy services. Its involvement in major projects within the region reflects its expertise and substantial role in the engineering consultancy field.

Conclusion

While determining the single "biggest" engineering consultancy involves considering various metrics such as revenue, global reach, and project scale, firms like AECOM, Arup Group, Jacobs Engineering, WSP Global Inc., and Turner & Townsend stand out as industry leaders. In Saudi Arabia, firms such as Saudi Consult, Dar Al-Handasah, Khatib & Alami, Eng. Ahmed Hamad Al Aisawi & Partners, and MACE Group play pivotal roles in shaping the engineering consultancy landscape. These companies exemplify the breadth and depth of expertise found in the engineering consultancy sector, both globally and within Saudi Arabia.

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Dar, principal engenheira civil do Aeroporto Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, abre escritório na Polônia

No último 16 de janeiro, a Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (“Dar”) inaugurou seu novo escritório na Polônia – na rua Aleje Jerozolimskie 142 B 02-305, Varsóvia. A mudança ocorre depois que a empresa iniciou suas atividades de design como principal engenheira civil do novo Aeroporto Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) da Polônia. Este comunicado de imprensa inclui multimédia. Veja o comunicado…

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10 January 2023: King Abdullah II was briefed on plans for establishing the new city, to be located nearly 40km from Amman’s centre and 31km from Zarqa city, in line with economic and administrative modernisation efforts.

The meeting, attended by Crown Prince Hussein, brought together Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh and a number of officials, as well as the team involved in the new city project. King Abdullah directed the government to form an advisory committee of specialists and experts in various sectors to benefit from their views on city planning, to ensure the new city will be an architectural and urban model, and to meet the sustainability needs for resources, energy, water, and the environment. (Source: Petra)

His Majesty called for moving forward with the implementation of the new city within clearly identified timeframes, in order for the project to become a key economic driver, while providing an investment-friendly environment to create job opportunities, highlighting the importance of providing the public with clear and transparent information on the project. The King also stressed the need for the new city to accommodate current and future population growth in Jordan, improve quality of life, and ease pressure on facilities in Amman and Zarqa, in addition to being a model of effective public-private partnership. The city will be established on and surrounded by state-owned lands, which would facilitate decision-making regarding various phases of the project. Prime Minister Khasawneh elaborated on the government’s measures to complete this national megaproject, noting that studies and plans will be completed in two years, with the necessary funds allocated by the government, expecting implementation to start in 2025 with the infrastructure, as a total of JD442 million will be allocated for the infrastructure from the state budget, at an average of JD50 million annually. He added that a ministerial committee was formed to supervise progress, noting that a government-owned company will later handle the management and follow-up on implementation of all phases of the project. The prime minister noted that the ownership of new city lands will be transferred to this government-owned company, adding that the government will endorse regulations on urban planning of the city. He said the city will be based on public-private partnership, and several buildings and facilities will be constructed on a build-operate-transfer basis. For his part, Tharwat Masalha—resident manager of Dar Al Handasah, the firm tasked with preparing the studies and masterplan of the new city—highlighted the sustainable approach in planning the city, by ensuring sustainability of water and energy resources, and using modern transportation systems, in order for the city to be eco-friendly and attractive to residents. He expected the first phase of the project, which includes preparing the masterplan, to be finalised by early 2025, and for the second phase of building the infrastructure to start in the same year. Masalha said the city’s nucleus will include building a governmental complex that would house some public institutions, surrounded by residential areas, and other entertainment and commercial facilities, expected to be finalised in 2030.

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The Jamaraat Bridge

The Jamaraat Bridge   is a pedestrian bridge in Mina, Saudi Arabia near Mecca used by Muslims during the stoning of the devil ritual of the Hajj. The bridge was originally constructed in 1963, and has been expanded several times since then. The purpose of the bridge is to enable pilgrims to throw stones at the three jamrah pillars from either the ground level or from the bridge. The pillars extend up through three openings in the bridge. Until 2006 the bridge had a single tier (i.e. a ground level with one bridge level above). At certain times, over a million people may gather in the area of the bridge, which has sometimes led to fatal accidents.[1] “Jamaraat” is the plural of jamrah which is the Arabic term for each of the pillars involved in the stoning ritual. It literally means a small piece of stone or a pebble

New Bridge

Following the January 2006 Hajj, the old bridge was demolished and construction began on a new multi-level bridge. The ground and first levels were complete in time for the 2006/2007 Hajj, which passed without incident. Construction on the remaining two levels have been completed since December 2007 1428 AH Hajj. The new bridge (designed by Dar Al-Handasah and constructed by the Bin Laden Group) contains a wider column-free interior space and expanded jamrah pillars many times longer than their pre-2006 predecessors. Additional ramps and tunnels were built for easier access, and bottlenecks were engineered out. Large canopies are planned to cover each of the three jamrah pillars to protect pilgrims from the desert sun. Ramps are also being built adjacent to the pillars to speed evacuation in the event of an emergency. Additionally, Saudi authorities have issued a fatwa decreeing that the stoning may take place between sunrise and sunset, rather than at the mid-day time that most pilgrims prefer.

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Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, designed by Dar Al-Handasah, is inspired by Bedouin tents and will serve as the site of the opening match in the 2022 World Cup.

From a visual guide to all the stadiums in this year's competition.

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Las torres mas altas del mundo

Se acerca el fin de año y es hora de los rankings. Esperando el resumen del 31 de enero, aquí hay una visión general de los edificios más altos y fascinantes del mundo. Desde los Emiratos Árabes Unidos hasta Asia, desde  siena hasta los Estados Unidos, en una carrera hacia el piso más alto y las vistas más espectaculares.

El Burj Khalifa -de la "Torre Califal" árabe- es el rascacielos más alto del mundo, con una ventaja significativa en términos de altura en comparación con cualquier otro edificio (636 metros de altura, que se convierte en 828 si se considera la aguja). Su construcción comenzó en Dubai, en los Emiratos Árabes, el 21 de septiembre de 2004; la estructura externa se terminó el 1º de octubre de 2009 y se abrió oficialmente al público el 4 de enero de 2010. Diseñado por la firma de arquitectos Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP de Chicago, iil Burj Khalifa tiene varios récords, incluyendo el edificio de varios pisos (163), los ascensores más rápidos del mundo, a 18vm/s (64 km/h), y el primer edificio más alto del mundo que incluye apartamentos habitables.

ÁRBOL DEL CIELO DE TOKIO. Situado en Sumida, el Tokyo Sky Tree, una torre de telecomunicaciones y observación de 634 metros de altura. Terminada el 29 de febrero de 2012 y con un coste total de 65.000 millones, la torre fue diseñada por los arquitectos Tadao Ando y Kiichi Sumikawa, asistidos por el ingeniero Nikken Sekkei Ltd. El Árbol del Cielo de Tokio representa la torre de transmisión más alta del mundo y es el centro de un nuevo e importante desarrollo comercial, con tiendas, restaurantes y miradores.

TORRES DE ABRAJAS. Las Torres Al-Bait Abraj, también conocidas como la Torre del Reloj del Hotel Real de la Meca, es un complejo de edificios situado en la Meca (Arabia Saudita) que se terminó de construir en 2012. Un hotel y un edificio residencial de doble propósito, el edificio tiene 120 pisos y una altura máxima de 601 metros. El complejo está dividido en siete estructuras de sub-torre y posee numerosos registros, como el hotel más alto del mundo, la torre de reloj más alta del mundo, el reloj de fachada más grande que existe y la zona de rascacielos más grande del mundo. Su ubicación, muy cerca de Masjid al-Haram, la mayor mezquita del mundo, y de la Kaab, el lugar más sagrado del Islam, también es muy especial. Fue diseñado por el arquitecto árabe Dar Al-Handasah.

La torre del cantón. Firmada por la firma de arquitectura holandesa Information Based Architecture, ganadora del concurso internacional de 2004 con Arup, la Torre Canton es un espectacular edificio de 600 metros de altura en el corazón de Guangzhou, China. Después de seis años de trabajo, el año pasado la torre finalmente se abrió al público y hoy, entre los habitantes de Guangzhou, se la conoce como Supermodelo, el "top model", nombre que nace de sus formas sinuosas y envolventes. La forma, el volumen y la estructura del rascacielos son generados por dos elipses, una a nivel de los cimientos, la otra en un plano horizontal a 450 metros. En el interior, el edificio comprende 37 pisos de exposición, un centro de congresos, un cine, dos restaurantes giratorios y un restaurante VIP, varios cafés y numerosos miradores.

TORRE CCN. La Torre CN (Torre Nacional Canadiense), que se alza en el horizonte de Toronto (Canadá), es la tercera torre de telecomunicaciones más alta del mundo y la tercera estructura autoportante más alta del mundo jamás construida. A 553 metros de altura, la torre alberga una serie de servicios, incluyendo un restaurante, un piano bar y un punto de observación con terraza exterior. Muy particular es la sección de la terraza de observación llamada Piso de Vidrio, piso de vidrio. En la práctica, una parte de la terraza consiste en gruesas losas de vidrio que permiten a los visitantes caminar con la sensación de estar suspendidos en el vacío a una altura de 347 metros. Abierta al público en la primavera de 1976, la torre fue sometida a una serie de trabajos de mantenimiento y modernización en 2002.

TORRE DE OSTANKINO. Terminada en 1967, la torre Ostankino es una torre de hormigón armado para la radiodifusión y la televisión construida en la ciudad rusa de Moscú por el arquitecto Nikolai Nikitin. El uso extensivo de hormigón pretensado hizo que la torre fuera sencilla y robusta y hoy, con 540,1 metros de altura, Ostankino ostenta el récord de la estructura autoportante más alta de Europa. En 1994 se lanzó el proyecto de aumentar la altura de la torre a 561 metros mediante la adición de una antena, pero al final no se llevó a cabo por falta de fondos.

TORRE WillisWILLIS. El edificio más alto del mundo de 1973 a 1998, la Torre Willis, también conocida como Torre Sears, es un edificio de oficinas en el corazón de Chicago, Illinois. Diseñada por los arquitectos Skidmore, Owings y Merrill, la torre, de 527 metros de altura, consta de nueve grandes estructuras tubulares cuadradas de varias alturas, una al lado de la otra. Consta de 108 pisos de espacio vital y está equipada con 104 ascensores.

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Foremost Africa City Planner, Dar Al-Handasah, Kw-GIS Set to Unveil Ilorin Master Plan

Foremost Africa City Planner, Dar Al-Handasah, Kw-GIS Set to Unveil Ilorin Master Plan

Kwara state is set for the unveiling of its Capital City Master plan, come Wednesday 11, May, according to the Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographical Information System, Kw-GIS, Abdulmutallab A Shittu. Disclosing this today Friday to newsmen in Ilorin, the Kw-GIS boss said that the new city Master plan is in fulfilment of the campaign promise made by the governor, Abdulrahman…

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Commenter suggests Notre-Dame cathedral is "turned into a discotheque"

In this week's comments update, readers are debating a proposal to give Notre-Dame a tourist-friendly makeover and discussing other top stories.

Plans to restore Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris have emerged, including replacing confessional boxes, altars and classical sculptures with modern art murals.

According to the Daily Telegraph, new light and sound effects designed to create "emotional spaces" could also be added, alongside a "discovery trail" through themed chapels, including one with a strong environmental focus.

Quotes from the Bible would also be projected onto chapel walls in various languages, including Mandarin.

"The cathedral is a World Heritage Monument"

Commenters have had a mixed response. "Can it turn into a discotheque at night?" asked Limelight USA.

Pavarreon was less keen: "The cathedral is a World Heritage Monument. It is also a religious institutionalised structure dedicated to cult and worship – certainly not a tourist's facility. Would we accept St Paul's Cathedral in London, St Peter's Basilica in Rome or La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to become circuses? Shame on them."

Chris D replied: "Are the freestanding art pieces and sound and light effects all removable? Yes. Will the actual cathedral fabric be restored as it was? Yes. Problem? No."

"Thanks for putting this all in perspective," concluded Frank. "I bet zero per cent of the people screaming about this know that the golden cross at the high altar of Notre Dame was designed, constructed, and installed in the 1990s."

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"World's first" unisex condom created by Wondaleaf

Commenter claims creator of unisex condom "forgot that sex is about sexiness"

Readers aren't convinced by Malaysian gynecologist John Tang's design for a condom that can be worn by both males and females during sex.

"Someone forgot that sex is also about sexiness," said Andrew. "It is not just a binary reproduction or non-reproduction issue. Wrapping a thin plastic bag around your reproductive organs doesn't look very appealing."

"Would be a good product to stop the spread of STDs," replied Ken Steffes. "That should be the focus of new products like this, not the act of having sex."

"Should be called the Innie Outie," concluded Design Junkie.

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Stadium in giant tent completes ahead of World Cup in Qatar

Reader says FIFA 2022 World Cup stadium's analogy "doesn't really hold up" 

Commenters are debating Dar Al-Handasah's 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium in the Qatari city of Al Khor. The tent-like structure was created for the 2022 World Cup and named after the historic bayt al sha'ar tents that were used by nomadic people.

"Shame the tent shape is not visible internally," said Steve Leo.

Alfred Hitchcock disagreed: "The tent analogy doesn't really hold up when you see that it needs a motorway for access and it's surrounded in concrete and a sea of parking."

"Modernist dogma demands the outside form be reflected on the inside, demands form be abstract and not representational, and demands dissenters be ridiculed," replied JB. "The vast majority don't care and will simply recognise this form as culturally relevant and pleasing to look at."

Are you keen on the Al Bayt Stadium? Join the discussion ›

ODDO Architects builds TH House on tiny infill plot in Hanoi

Commenter says "projects like this are what architecture is about"

Readers are wowed by Vietnamese studio ODDO Architects' design for a five-storey family home in Hanoi. The plot measures just four metres wide and six metres deep.

"Yet more Vietnamese magic," said Think. "There must be something in the water."

Marius agreed: "Not the first good project from ODDO Architects. Young practice with accomplishments. A fine house, clever execution, commendable."

"Projects like this are what architecture is about for me," concluded Zea Newland. "This is yet another exciting structure from Vietnam. I love the focus on functionality – and boy what an interesting site to build on."

What do you think of TH House? Join the discussion ›

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HyperloopTT Joins United Nations Global Compact, Reveals Sustainable Full-Scale System

HyperloopTT Joins United Nations Global Compact, Reveals Sustainable Full-Scale System

– Hyperloop Transportation Technologies is the first in its industry to join the growing list of official UN-recognized companies devoted to sustainability – HyperloopTT and Dar Al-Handasah (Dar) reveal images of the first-ever completed full-scale designs for commercial hyperloop systems created with sustainable, responsive architecture and engineering – Complete system designs include a fully…

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Versova-Bandra Sea Link Project by Reliance Infrastructure: Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know

A colossal country stands to be akin to a hustling cruise ship. The direction may be undecided, the gushing smoke, the lives of many, centralised in the hands of few. India being the agricultural hub is pacing fast to urbanize in a way that would put most of the developing countries to shame. And then, there are the men behind the mission who have been spearheading the endeavour in a fashion like there’s no tomorrow working day and night towards the development of the infrastructure of the country. One of such men is Anil Ambani. Recently, his company Reliance Infrastructure of Reliance Group conglomerate bagged in the Versova-Bandra sea link project.  It is a Rs. 7000 crore marquee project of R-Infra which was bagged from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

The Particulars: The VBSL is a marquee project with the Sea Link having a length of 17.17 km, which is three times the length of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link of 5.6 km. The Sea Link will cut down the commute time of the travellers from 90 minutes drastically to 10 minutes. To be developed at an estimated Rs 7,000-crore budget, the project is estimated to be delivered in 60 months from the appointed date of June 24, according to its exchange filing. The Versova-Bandra Sea Link was planned with a need to develop a peripheral road that could help ease traffic from north to south and from east to west of the city. As per the salient features of the Versova-Bandra Sea Link project, the length of the main sea link would be 9.6 km with 4+4 lane. The Bandra Connector would be 2+2 Lane, Carter Road would be 3+3 Lane and Juhu Koliwada would be 2+2 Lane and Nana Nani Park would be 3+3 Lane. These connectors, according to the MSRDC, will help ensure fewer jams at the points where vehicles enter and exit the corridor.  The MSRDC was appointed as the nodal agency for the project by Maharashtra government on 19 December 2009. For the project, Reliance Infrastructure has completed the works related to soil investigation in partnership with Fugro Ltd, and engineering design in partnership with Dar Al Handasah. The corridor would also serve as an extension to the existing Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The company asserted that their partner in the project, Astaldi S.p.A, is the world's third largest player in bridge construction. This is the second leg of a 20-kilometre coastal road from Malabar Hill in south to Versova in the north.

As per Punit Garg, Executive Director and CEO of Reliance Infrastructure, “This project will further propel Reliance Infrastructure as a premier Engineering and Constrcution company in India. Our partnership with Astaldi S.P.A, the third biggest construction player in the world in bridges, will help us create a truly world class mega infrastructure project for Mumbai.” He further added that will be able to save drastically in their fuel expenditure as well as enjoy "eco-friendly travel with minimal carbon footprint".

Furthermore, the sea link comprises the northern part of the Mumbai coastal road from Bandra to Versova. Also the commuters travelling to the south of Mumbai from the western suburbs could avoid the Western Express Highway once the new route becomes operational.

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#repost • @skyscrapermuseum #16 The Makkah Royal Clock Tower, the centerpiece of the Abraj Al Bait Complex of 7 hotels that overlook the Kaaba and Holy Mosque, dominates the skyline of the holy city of Mecca, KSA. At 601 meters/1,972 ft., the crescent spire and huge clock, host of Makkah Time, unify Muslims worldwide. The gold crescent, a prayer room for the royal family, is the world’s highest occupied space. #SUPERTALLCountUp tinyurl.com/y65axt3r Other Names: King Abdul Aziz Endowment Tower, Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel Location: Mecca, KSA Urban Area Population: 1,675,368 (2018) Proposed in 2002 Construction started in 2002 Completed in 2012 Height: 601 m/ 1972 ft/ 123 floors Developer: Saudi Binladin Group Architect: Dar al-Handasah Shair & Partners Architect of Record: SL Rasch Structural Engineer: Dar al-Handasah Shair & Partners; SL Rasch MEP: Dar al-Handasah Shair & Partners G.F.A.: 310,638 m² / 3,343,680 ft https://www.instagram.com/p/CFav24zl6kG/?igshid=1apf2oy4lwbm9

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DEWA receives the bids for Metro link Consultancy Services

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) receives the bids for the pre contract consultancy service for the metro link from its new Head Quarter.

A total of eight biddser has submitted the proposals. Global engineering firm, Dar Al Handasah Consultants (Dar) has submitted the lowest bid.

Dar has submitted the price of AED 1,544,832.

https://www.saudigulfprojects.com/2020/08/dewa-received-the-bids-for-metro-link-consultancy-services/

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Nestle Factory Project DetailsClient: Nestle Consultant: Dar al Handasah Project Description: Location: Dubai World Center