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Burj Khalifa closed – partially
The observation deck of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, has been closed for repairs only a month after the iconic tower was inaugurated. “Due to unexpected high traffic, the observation deck experience at the Burj Khalifa… has... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai, now Burj Khalifa, Arrives in Style!
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here… There was a mad rush of traffic that started early in the day as residents of the city rushed to the Down Town Burj Dubai area for what promised to be... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai opens today – A History
With the Burj Dubai – tallest tower in the world – opening today in Dubai, we want to take you on a little history ride. Here are all the news we covered about the iconic tower since our start in... (Continue reading)
Dubai: The Year According to Google News
It’s been a tumultuous year for Dubai, talk of people leaving cars in the airport, rumors about layoffs and the international media turned the city into a ghost town with tumbleweed rolling through the city streets. The truth is, it’s been... (Continue reading)
Will Burj Dubai break all records or not?
Impenetrable secrecy surrounding the Burj Dubai’s real height has confounded the American-based world body that officially recognizes the world’s tallest buildings. Burj Dubai is reportedly 818 meters tall but the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) says it... (Continue reading)
New Burj Dubai aerial picture
We found a high resolution picture from the Burj Dubai and its surroundings. The full high resolution picture of the Burj Dubai can be found here (new window). Please share this news with the buttons below if you like it and... (Continue reading)
Video from the Top of Burj Dubai
Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 14:35 in Videos | viewed 1,824 times | 0 Comments
Thats a new video from some construction workers showing the view from the top ( the last bit of the antenna) of the Burj Dubai. Would you like to climb up there??? ... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai won’t open in 2009
The Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, will not open this year. Emmar announced yesterday that it will not open until January 4 next year. The opening will coincide with the four-year anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai – Official Opening Date
Developer Emaar has confirmed the Burj Dubai will open on December 2nd. Speaking to CNN, Emaar chairman Mohammed Alabbar said the developer was aiming for a UAE National Day opening, as previously reported by Construction Week. Alabbar said he was... (Continue reading)
At The Top – Burj Dubai
For years now, poets and singers have spun their yarns to describe the ‘top of the world’ feeling… and perhaps never got it right. Now, At The Top of the world is becoming a reality, at Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai Is Not A Tower
The Burj Dubai’s name may translate as Dubai Tower, but the publishers of the Guinness World Records book say the structure is not a tower at all. Instead, the 818m building has the distinction of being the world’s tallest free-standing structure.... (Continue reading)
Terror Target Burj Dubai?
The defense apparatus in the United Arab Emirates arrested 45 suspects, most of them Palestinian and Lebanese, after the plot to blow up Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower) was uncovered. Dubai Tower, currently under construction, is the tallest building in the world. The... (Continue reading)
Property Boom Through Dubai Metro?
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 10:08 in Other News | viewed 205 times | 2 Comments
The Dubai Metro will be officially inaugurated on September 9th and is expected to increase the values of nearby properties. Though growth has slowed in the emirate recently, it is still expanding rapidly. Residents and visitors will be able to get... (Continue reading)
Amazing New Burj Dubai Lake Fountain Video In HD
Written on 13 Jun, 2009 at 12:15 in Videos | viewed 1,861 times | 5 Comments
Check out this amazing new high definition video of the Burj Dubai Lake Fountain. The Burj Dubai is nearly finished as the world’s tallest tower (opening in September 2009), the Dubai Mall is already open since the end of last year... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai June 2009 HD Video
Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 11:11 in Videos | viewed 1,092 times | 6 Comments
This video was taken in June 2009 and shows the Burj Dubai. Construction is still going on, the opening of the world’s tallest skyscraper is scheduled for 09-09-2009, coincidentially the same day as the Dubai Metro inauguration. ... (Continue reading)
Worlds Tallest Fountain Tested In Dubai
Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 6:45 in Entertainment | viewed 668 times | 8 Comments
Testing work of The Dubai Fountain, one of the world’s tallest performing fountains, is in progress for the official unveiling. Undertaken zone by zone across its entire length, most of the testing and operations are being executed underwater in a series... (Continue reading)
Dubai Creek Extension Update
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 14:14 in Other News | viewed 253 times | 1 Comment
Preparations to start constructing the most crucial part of the Dubai Creek extension – from Business Bay off Shaikh Zayed Road to the Arabian Gulf – are in the final stages, Gulf News has learnt. Major diversions on Shaikh Zayed... (Continue reading)
Dubai Mall Has A New Waterfall
Written on 10 Jan, 2009 at 13:32 in Entertainment | viewed 629 times | 3 Comments
The Dubai Mall, the city’s newest shopping and leisure destination, has opened The Waterfall, a spectacular water feature that offers a vantage meeting point for visitors to the mall. Adjacent to The Grove, a key component of The Dubai Mall, The... (Continue reading)
Dubai Rents Down Up To 45%
Written on 10 Jan, 2009 at 13:17 in Business | viewed 612 times | 0 Comments
With the rent increases in Dubai over the past few months, is now receding. Comparing two advertisements, first published in early January 2009 against the August 2008 ad, reveals a drop in by 17% among several districts : International City, Jumeirah... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai At 818 Meters
Written on 6 Jan, 2009 at 10:21 in Other News | viewed 449 times | 13 Comments
Burj Dubai is believed to have risen to its final height of 818 meters, according to one of the project contractors. “We have been shown the final blue-print for our installation work and it states the height to be 818... (Continue reading)
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