VOICED: Dubai's outsize dreams reined in by crisis

The video discusses the Burj Dubai as a symbol of the Emirates' ambitions, highlighting the city's investment in tourism, finance, and real estate. However, the global financial crisis has impacted the real estate market, causing investment to dry up and halting luxury projects. The government can control the market by managing supply, as much of it is government-related. Dubai's economic growth has been significant, but its future is tied to the US dollar.

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