Uploaded on 2015-06-16 by Maya_kaz

http://oi59.tinypic.com/dw9zxk.jpg and http://oi57.tinypic.com/xp0zkm.jpg The Dubai metro stations have a distinct shell-shape, inspired from the pearling culture of the Gulf state. The station is mainly made of concrete and steel and the roofing is steel frame with cladding. The UAE is a net importer of steel as well as cement therefore the majority of materials used in this construction were dependent on a heavily globalized economy. From another perspective, the construction workers in this project were also brought from other countries (non-local citizens), further emphasizing the ties with the globalized economy, if people can be seen as a resource (albeit not a material) in construction too. More on the imports of construction products by the UAE in 2008 can be seen here: http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/construction/cement-imports-by-dubai-soar-74-in-2007-1.92875 Recently though, the dependence on imports has changed and the UAE has become an exporter of cement. Useful links: http://www.globalcement.com/magazine/articles/734-uae-cement-focus https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/explore/tree_map/hs/import/are/all/show/2012/