Megastructures: Building the Burj Al Arab | Dubai Engineering Documentary | Reel Truth Science

Dubai is on a mission: to become to top tourist destination on the planet. This Emirate has almost tripled its coast line, by building a palm-shaped city at sea. Now Dubai plans to put itself firmly on the map by recreating the world, three hundred man-made islands constructed out in the Arabian gulf. It’s the biggest reclamation project ever undertaken. The world can only be built of natural elements they demand by the shape. But it must define nature’s most destructive force: the sea. Engineers will battle against time and nature to create this man-made wonder visible from space. But will this creation of this mega structure push Dubai to the limit?

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[UrmilaDevi-prxq]

The narrator has a dynamic voice.wonderful voice.as he is trying telling step by step we can see ourselves right there in Dubai watching the building being constructed in a awe inspiring way.great.that shows how wonderfully humans are made in gods image. Almighty has created man with great mind .he has given them the power to do great things.

[vzearchitect]

As an architect in training, i can tell you that this is an amazing structure. i participate in architecture everyday, i was amazed. The real architect is the budget.

[dreamcatcher.]

Hats off to all workers who made it. Their hardwork must be appreciated.

[ahmedsaffah]

When an architect meets that dream client; bold vision, no red tape, and an infinite budget.

[mehranumarr]

Its crazy to think the workers put the most renowned hotel on earth would barely own a house

[pkjs]

The engineering is absolutely insane, it is true though “architect’s dream is the engineer’s nightmare”

[appled]

So much time and effort to materialize this building and hotel..Amazing skills of well-skilled Engineers!!

[melinasasha]

My husband and I stayed there for 3 nights back in 2005.It definitely was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.It had been on my bucket list ever since I first saw a photograph of it.Good job I made our trip happen because later on my husband had health problems and was unable to travel.Ever since that first visit we fell in love with Dubai and to this day still adore it.I have visited many times and hope to go to the 2021 Expo.

[servus]

The architect who dreams big and the engineer who makes it happen.

[James_Edward]

The engineering is crazy but the construction aspect of it is what truly amazes me, the amount of work that goes into the construction of it and the work the construction people do.

[Takukatemera]

You live, you sleep, you breath the building indeed

[dipalidas]

It was an Architect's as well as a Sultan's dream but the nightmare for all engineers. Though this type of Engineering Marvels were built in The Ancient India e.g. 'The Tajmahal' by The Mughals & 'The Caves of Ajanta & Ellora' by The Cholas and 'The Pyramids' by The Kings of Ancient Egypt while so much scientific techniques weren't available on those days. Hats off to all workers who done these as well as their hardwork must be appreciated. Witnessing the construction of 'The Burj Al Arab' please don't forget the Ancient Heroes.

[yusairaaynaa]

A marvel of human intelligence indeed❤

[inamullahkhan]

And o my God, there are people who dislike this unbelievable struggle story of making this man made miracle after seeing this long series of solution after solution for unprecedented challenges. Look at the thumbs down. 😀 This only thing always amaze me that one cant please everyone.

[ENEMYofBeezulbul]

"It's okay for the architectures to draw up pretty pictures, but, we've to build it". Malcolm Murphy (Chief Contractor) I laughed when I heard him- saying it :) what a great job done by all! Marvelous.

[trantanhuy]

This video is a fountain of knowledge.

[mohib]

It's a perfect example of scientific explanation.

Science can do sort of anything

[jovrien]

this is the fifth time I’m watching this since 2015 and I’m still in awe of the opulence 🤩

[Octopusique]

If my son tells me he wants to be an engineer when he grows up, I will show him this video and say to him, “ be an engineer if you want headaches, be an architect if you want to give other people headaches. Your choice.”

[minutestomidnight]

The building is really a testament to the innovative architectural and engineering accomplishments of everyone who worked on it. They all did incredible work.

As awesome as the building is in terms of its design and engineering, this project wasn't just a luxury hotel but part of a large-scale economic strategy that had real, tangible importance for the people of Dubai. Their leader saw a looming economic crisis and basically said "oh fuck that, " and threw their state's resources into creating a new economic future. Taking that risk is not easy (likely not even for the ultra-rich).