Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Burj Dubai


Burj Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates


2,684 ft
Construction started 21 September 2009
Expected date of completion January 2010
Cost: not less than USD 4B.



Graph
comparing popular structures in terms of height (in metres)


Photo credits and more story about Burj Dubai here .





2 comments:

  1. The tower could be a symbol of Arab's pride. It is their way of saying "we have arrived on the world stage!"

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  2. Glampinoy: Yes, indeed it is. Ooh..I know it's a sin, but ack, I envy them.

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