The Burj Dubai: Tall. Taller! Tallest!!

Dubai, the UAE, and the entire world will soon have a new Icon--- The Burj Dubai! This Emaar Mega Project, when complete, will be the tallest building in the world. The exact height is still a secret and ever changing. The reason for this is that Dubai does not want other developers to build a taller skyscraper. As usual, Dubai wants another world's greatest with The Burj, and according to Emaar: "The goal of Burj Dubai is not simply to be the world's highest building. It's to embody the world's highest aspirations." Bravo, I say!

The Burj features the world's first Armani Hotel - a joint venture between Emaar and Giorgio Armani - located at the base of the tower, and a group of 144 ultra luxury condos also designed by Armani. The Burj will offer a wide selection of of offices and other residential options -- called Sky Living -- including one, two, three and four bedroom apartments. The Burj is part of an entire complex that features: Dubai Mall, which will be the largest mall in the world with the finest worldwide brands; fine restaurants; a wide variety of entertainment and leisure offerings; fitness center; an observation deck; gardens, artificial lakes and waterways. In fact, The Burj will be the centerpiece and focal point of the Emaar Mega Development, Old Town-- an entire Arabian themed community!

"Burj Dubai goes beyond its imposing physical specifications. It is a source of inspiration for everyone of us at Emaar. In Burj Dubai we see the triumph of Dubai's vision- of attaining the seemingly impossible and setting new benchmarks. The project is a declaration of the Emirate's capabilities and of the resolve of its leaders and people to work hand in hand on truly awe-inspiring projects," according to Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar.

This all sounds great to me! But....in the true "limitless" spirit of Dubai and all the UAE....Nakheel, another great Mega Project developer....has begun work on the Al Burj, yet another Dubai Mega Skyscraper....that promises to be EVEN TALLER than The Burj! Stay tuned!!

Here are two YouTube videos of The Burj Dubai, more are located in the sidebar of this site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITxn_mrPLdQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITxn_mrPLdQ&feature=related

This link takes you to The Burj Dubai website:

http://www.burjdubai.com/