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Your daily Burj Dubai update

by Jerry Guo on Aug 15th 2008 at 12:00PM

That's tall, isn't it? Though Dubai might not be high up on your vacation list, as we've frequently posted about various unfortunate mishaps travelers have gotten themselves in over there (mostly at the airport and involving poppy-seeded bagels), I think it might be worth it to jet over there once the Burj Dubai opens.

It'll be hands-down the world's tallest skyscraper. Here's a multimedia introduction to the place. First, a cool video with unique footage from the top.

Now, some unbelievable photos here, here, and here. My favorite is this one that seems almost CGI.

[Image courtesy Burj Dubai Skyscaper]

Filed under: United Arab

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

Daniel Aug 15th 2008 1:15PM

Photos from: http://www.BurjDubaiSkyscraper.com !

Kei Aug 15th 2008 2:42PM

Doha is said to be announcing a tower soon which'll be 1,700meters

mike Aug 16th 2008 12:58AM

the view from the top is still too brown for me...give me green grass vs SAND any day

Abdul Raheem Aug 16th 2008 9:56AM

This is amazing Project..... can i believe will finish Aug 2009.

Dann Aug 16th 2008 3:36PM

soaring skyscrappers in Dubai? With acres and acres of empty space why these skyscrappers? It doesn't make sense.....spread out and make tropical centers with domes full of green vegetation and water... This is ridiculous.

JELiljequist Aug 16th 2008 3:58PM

I would hate to be living near that thing! Traffic plus the possibility of a collapse somewhere down the road.... What happens years down the road when they need to implode the building due to dicay and wear and tear (even if they try it would be far too difficult to maintain such a building!) I wounder what the intent is for that building, stores? just a business (office jobs) or what???

Jim Aug 16th 2008 4:07PM

Seems like I read an article a few months ago that stated this thing was being built with profits from oil being bought by us. Guess it's nice to help these folks out

Frank Aug 16th 2008 4:11PM

What a monstrosity !. These people remind me of other ethnic groups who gravitate toward shiny baubles and trinkets. It appeals to their tribal mentality.

mike Aug 16th 2008 7:43PM

What an astoundingly vile mixture of envy and arrogance.

Stan Aug 16th 2008 4:37PM

It will fall.

Samson Aug 16th 2008 4:50PM

Man, that's frickin' crazy man !!!!!!!!!!! It's just like a building out of many futuristic anime' movies that ( Ghost in the Shell in particular ) came to mind !!!!!!!! The buildings in the movies looked unreal and now it's a reality ( if it's succesful after opening ) !!!!!!!!!!! That's some crazy shit ( and cool ) !!!!!!! Live and let live !!!!!!!!! Out, D

Chris Aug 16th 2008 4:58PM

What progress! I think it's ridiculous. Glad to see all the oil money is going for a good cause. Stupid people.

mike Aug 16th 2008 5:24PM

I got a nosebleed just looking at that picture.

Bill Aug 16th 2008 5:25PM

Dubai. A question. As a Jew, that has visited Israel. Am I and my family welcome in Dubai, and if not, why are Americans promoting these Arab countries that are at war with Israel, but do not allow American's with stamped Passports into their Country.
Bill

nzm Aug 16th 2008 6:38PM

Bill: as far as I know, you'll be welcome as long as you aren't travelling on an Israeli passport.

I've had friends travel to Israel and then get into Dubai with Israeli passport stamps.

A tip for visitors going to Israel and also going to other ME countries:
If you ask when entering and exiting Israel, they'll stamp a separate piece of paper which can be slipped into your passport - and then slipped out again before entering Arab countries, just to be sure!

Things are changing. We've heard on the Dubai grapevine that Israeli delegates have been entering the UAE for dialogue, as well as businessmen for trade. It's only a matter of time before hopefully it all comes out in the open. I have an Israeli friend who I'd love to have visit me in Dxb.

mike Aug 16th 2008 5:26PM

I got a nosebleed just looking at that picture!

"What a monstrosity !. These people remind me of other ethnic groups who gravitate toward shiny baubles and trinkets. It appeals to their tribal mentality." --Frank.

The above quote is an astoundingly vile mixture of envy and arrogance.

mike Aug 16th 2008 5:29PM

I got a nosebleed just looking at the picture.

Frank: "What a monstrosity !. These people remind me of other ethnic groups who gravitate toward shiny baubles and trinkets. It appeals to their tribal mentality."

What an astoundingly vile mixture of envy and arrogance.