Watch new video of Burj Dubai

Arabian Business has tracked down this exclusive video of the Burj Dubai for its readers, courtesy of Atlas Television.

The world's tallest man-made structure, will see a "soft opening" on Sept. 9 this year in tandem with the launch of Dubai Metro.

The groundbreaking for Burj Dubai took place in Sept. 2004 and was originally slated for completion by late 2008.

The spire was erected in the third week of December. Since then, a beacon has been installed at the top, usually the final topping-out of a tower.

When completed, Burj Dubai will meet all four criteria listed by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which classifies the world's tallest structures.

CTBUH measures the height of buildings to the structural top, the highest occupied floor, the top of the roof and the tip of the spire, pinnacle, antenna, mast or flagpole.

The tower will have an observation deck on Level 124, which will offer visitors a bird's-eye view of the city and beyond.

Burj Dubai is part of the $20 billion Burj Dubai development, which includes a shopping mall, hotels and a variety of residential buildings.

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