DOI: 10.5176/2425-0112_UPPD18.136
Authors: Mahmoud Almansi
Abstract:This paper attempts to discuss the rise and spread of walled communities phenomenon. The study primarily traces the emergence of gated residential communities in the urban history of Dubai, investigates their magnitude over time, locates them within the city, particularly in the past few decades. To achieve these objectives, a field survey and qualitative research were conducted using site visits, literature review, and archival resources. The data collected was analyzed using archival resources, maps, charts and diagrams of the Gated Residential Communities. The research outcome reveals that the emergence of gated residential communities in Dubai coincides with the arrival of foreign companies either for oil or construction projects, these communities represented in staff accommodation form. Furthermore, the study estimates the magnitude of these enclaved communities concerning built units and the number of residents living on them. Finally, the study shows their geographic distribution in the city today
Keywords: Gated Residential Communities, Dubai, Gulf cities, global city, urbanization.
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