Original sentence: Dubai is distinct from other members of the UAE in that its demonstration of wealth bears more of a resemblence to former city-states like Hong Kong.In the 1990s, 30% of Dubai's GDP came from oil; however, the government has concluded that oil-generated wealth is temporary, and has implemented a series of initiatives to generate wealth through other means.The building will stand 800 metres.The government's decision to diversify from a trade-based, oil-reliant economy to one that is service and tourism oriented, has been made real estate more valuable, and corporations like Emaar Properties and Nakheel have benefited
Edited sentence: Dubai is distinct from other members of the UAE -- it has been called the "Singapore" or "Hong Kong" of the Middle East -- mostly because of economics.In the 1990s, 30% of Dubai's GDP came from oil; however, the emir has demonstrated an understanding that oil-generated wealth is only temporary, and has implemented a series of initiatives to generate wealth through other means.The building will stand at a whopping 800 metres high, dwarfing the current holder of the record, The Taipei 101, by nearly 300 metres.The government's vision to diversify from a trade based, but oil reliant economy to one that is service and tourism oriented, has been conducive to the growth of real estate corporations such as Emaar Properties, and Nakheel