World’s Tallest Building to open on 4th January 2010

Burj Dubai, world’s tallest building will finally open up on January 4, 2010. The date happens to be the fourth anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum becoming the ruler of Dubai, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of Dubai. Emaar Real Estate Company is actually paying gratitude towards the ruler who has proved to be the builder of modern Dubai by launching the majestic tower on this day as said by its Chairman, Mohammad Ali Al Abbar.

"We decided to inaugurate the world's highest tower during an anniversary that is dear to the hearts of everyone. The Burj Dubai reflects the ambitious vision set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid who had been "the first supporter of the company and all of its projects since its inception" Emaar chairman Mohammed Alabbar said in a statement.

The 164-storey structure became the tallest in the world in mere 1,276 days due to the effort of over 5,000 consultants and skilled construction workers. In a single month from 2004 when it started, the tower had surpassed the Sears Tower in Chicago with the most floors in the world. It reached 100 levels in by 2007.

Burj Dubai offers Giorgio Armani’s The Armani Hotel and Residences along with other residences and commercial places. It also affixes Downtown Burj Dubai, popularly described as the new “heart of the city”, which is a busting community and s Dh73 billion mixed-use mega project. Known by many names Burj Dubai will be called as home by only a fortunate group of people. The goal of the developers has been not only to develop the world’s highest building but also to symbolize the world’s highest aspirations. The tip of this tower will be visible 60 miles away and its external size covers the area as big as 17 football fields.