Burj Dubai, world's tallest building will be inaugurated on January 4, 2009, Monday. This is under the patronage of is Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
This also marks the 4th Anniversary of the Accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as Ruler of Dubai.
Here are some of the amazing facts and figure regarding Burj Dubai.
At over 800 metres (2625 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Dubai holds the following records:
• Tallest building in the world
• Tallest free-standing structure in the world
• Highest number of stories in the world
• Highest occupied floor in the world
• Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
• Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
• Tallest service elevator in the world
Inside this structure you will find the following:
At The Top, Burj Dubai
Observation deck on level 124
At.mosphere, Burj Dubai
Fine dining restaurant on level 122
The Residence
900 Burj Dubai residences
The Corporate Suites
37 office floors
Armani Hotel Dubai
160 guestrooms and suites
Armani Residences Dubai
144 private residences
The Park
11 hectares park, 6 water features
3000 underground parking spaces
The Club
4-storey fitness and recreation annex
There will be a “At the Top Experience” wherein you can visit Burj Dubai and have a first-hand experience on this modern architectural and engineering marvel and know at last what it is like to see the world from such a lofty height. Typically this will last for an hour,but you can linger as long as you like before making the return journey to the base of Burj Dubai. You may purchase the ticket online through www.burjdubai.com for your choice of date and time. Gates open at 5.00pm – Gates close at 7:00 pm. Public Bus Transport and Dubai Metro will provide transportation for this event.
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