Goodbye desert, hello tackiness

As if the quest to turn Dubai into a huge, tacky themepark wasn't enough, now a developer has ventured further afield with the launch of their latest project in Umm Al Quwain, a sleepy emirate further north up the coast.

Unlike in Europe and other parts of the world, the fact that the proposed site is "a vast wildlife area that is home to several unique species of birds and animals" makes it perfect for modern investment in their eyes.

As with practically every other project launched in the UAE, it will be self-proclaimed the most exclusive address to have.