There are two types of such big projects out there. There are those grandiose mega projects purely for the rich, purely for vanity and showing off wealth and m

There are two types of such big projects out there. There are those grandiose mega projects purely for the rich, purely for vanity and showing off wealth and meant attract outside attention... like "The Line" for example... ...but there also are more sensible projects, that are actually meant to help the local populace, improve conditions, and fight poverty... like "The Al Baydha Project" just for one example. It's totally possible to do something ambitious and impressive, and with historic significance without becoming completely detached from reality.