Burj Dubai

The Burj Dubai (Arabic: برج دبي "Dubai Tower") is a super tall skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. When it is completed in 2009, it will be the tallest man-made structure in the world. Scheduled for occupancy in September 2009, the building is part of a 2 km² (0.8 sq mi) development called Downtown Dubai.

Monday, October 26, 2009

A monument to the folly of Dubai

A year ago, a world reeling from the financial crisis looked on in amazement as Dubai threw the most expensive launch party on Earth for the...

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Tallest tower set to open in Dubai

Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower, will open on December 2, the United Arab Emirates' National Day, says the developer. Emaar Pr...

When skyscrapers signal a downturn

It's surprisingly hard to decide on the tallest building in the world. Architects are much like Hollywood stars in their tendency to try...

Monday, October 12, 2009

Dubai skyscraper symbol of S. Korea's global heights

Standing in the shadow of the Burj Dubai Kye Ho Kim of Samsung Construction rattles off the list of records the building will break. Standin...

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Dubai tower to open in stages

The developer building the world's tallest skyscraper says it is committed to opening the Burj Dubai by the end of the year, though a st...

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