Burj Dubai

4. January 2010 | 17:18

In pictures: Building the Burj Dubai

Images of the construction work that has created the world’s tallest building in Dubai, the Burj Dubai. (News Source: BBC News - 15:47:30)

Burj Dubai set to open as world’s tallest building

Burj Dubai , the tallest building in the world. With batteries of fireworks and an invited crowd of 6,000 guests, the rulers of the Gulf emirate will tonight attempt to convince the world that their f… (News Source: MalaysiaNews.net - 15:53:40)

Dubai Opens World’s Largest Building “Burj Dubai” Measuring More than 2,625 Feet

A group of Emiratis walk past the Burj Dubai Tower, the tallest tower in the world, on the day of its inauguration, in Dubai January 4, 2010. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah. (News Source: Art Daily - 16:16:36)

Burj Dubai features world’s highest elevators

When the Burj Dubai tower opens Monday, there will not be a single elevator to carry people to the 160th floor. Instead they will have to change. No elevators are installed to travel all 160 floors of the 818 metre tall tower. Instead, they are strategically grouped to align with the floor layout, offering passengers a direct express service to their destination by bypassing other floors. &$ &$A … (News Source: People’s Daily - 13:33:12)

Burj Dubai: from foundations to finished product (15 pictures)

Rising almost a kilometre from the Arabian desert, the Burj Dubai, which officially opens today , is officially the world’s tallest building. But how did it get there? (News Source: Guardian Unlimited - 13:10:10)

Spectacular Sound, Light, Water And Fireworks To Mark Burj Dubai Inauguration

DUBAI, Jan 4 (Bernama) — The inauguration of Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, developed by Emaar Properties, will feature a spectacular display of sound, light, water and fireworks on the evening of January 4, 2010, Emirates news agency (WAM) reported Monday. (News Source: Bernama - 08:18:25)

Burj Dubai features world’s highest elevators (4)

&$ &$A general view of the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower, in Dubai January 3, 2010. Started at the height of the economic boom and built by some 12,000 labourers, the world’s tallest building will open on Monday in Dubai as the glitzy emirate seeks to rekindle optimism after its financial crisis. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$ &$ &$ ã€1ã€‘ (News Source: People’s Daily - 13:33:43)

Burj Dubai features world’s highest elevators (3)

&$ &$People walk in front of the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower, in Dubai January 3, 2010. Started at the height of the economic boom and built by some 12,000 labourers, the world’s tallest building will open on Monday in Dubai as the glitzy emirate seeks to rekindle optimism after its financial crisis. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$ &$ &$ ã€ … (News Source: People’s Daily - 13:33:32)

Burj Dubai and a view from ‘At The Top’

A super fast elevator ride to the highest observation platform in the world - 450m above ground level - is experienced by Phil Blizzard. Jump on board for this exhilarating ride to the 124th floor of Burj Dubai, along with some spectacular views of Dubai. (News Source: AME Info - 13:20:50)

Burj Dubai: History has now risen

In January 2004, Dubai announced Burj Dubai to the world with the claim, ‘History Rising’. Six years on and history has most certainly ‘risen’. (News Source: AME Info - 08:05:47)

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