Record-breaking. 2011 will see the opening of a theme park full of comic heroes. Two sports arenas with 10,000 (indoor) and 60,000 (outdoor) seats respectively are slated to open by 2009. For 150m euros Arabtech and the German company Max Bögl will build the two stadiums in Dubai Sports City. The government recently approved a master plan on environmental protection. One pillar is to promote efficient buildings that save water, energy and resources in current and future projects. www.dubaitourism.ae