2024-11-15T02:20:21-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/62271256/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-announces-plans-for-new-self-titled-mega-city-in-dubai Archinect 2012-11-27T17:37:00-05:00 >2024-01-23T19:16:08-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/qu/qu5shj88zm9hm290.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Named after the sheikh, Mohammed bin Rashid city will aim to harness the tourism growth in Dubai -- Dubai's official statement estimated current tourism growth at 13 percent and retail sales growth at 25 percent annually. The development plans for the new city are largely divided into four themes -- family tourism, retail, art galleries and a &ldquo;unique area that will provide an integrated environment for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.&rdquo;</p></em><br /><br /><p> <img alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/cd/cd26ddf5f5d74d8d41cce886b8dfbaad.jpg" title=""></p>