A Dubai-style neighbourhood in Budapest
13 December 2023
Hungary and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plan to construct a Dubai-style neighbourhood in Budapest, a leaked document revealed. Hungary plans to invest €600 million in the infrastructure, while Emirati companies will contribute €5 billion.
The proposed location has sparked controversy due to concerns about the cityscape. Budapest Mayor, Karácsony, criticises the lack of prior consultation before seeking investors for such a transformative project.
 | Özge Çakır-Somlyai Beyond the skyline concerns, the project faces criticism for its exclusive focus on high-end luxury development and lack of planned space for public or affordable housing. Grassroots movements, such as the left-wing group Szikra (Spark), started protesting. As discussions unfold, the fate of the ambitious Budapest project remains uncertain, caught between conflicting interests and visions for the city's future. |
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