When it comes to construction, the UAE leads the way. The UAE's construction industry is valued at $221 billion (about Dh811.73 billion) - the highest in the region. This highlights the fact that planned construction is the focus of the Emirates, particularly Dubai.
Dubai, has in recent years, become internationally renowned for the breathtaking number of innovative projects that span major infrastructre and real estate developments, leisure and shopping outlets.
The region ranks among the top consumers of steel globally. According to the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI), it is estimated that the worldwide consumption of finished steel in construction was approximately 275 billion tonnes in 2002.
In the UAE glass structures are an undeniable part of the landscape. The ultra-modern appeal of these glass buildings has taken innovative, dramatic and surprising forms.
