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Discuss this article (6 Comments)Burj Dubai to open on Jan 4 - Alabbar
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Wednesday, 04 November 2009
NEW DATE: The Burj Dubai will now open on Jan 4 2010. (Getty Images)
Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, will not open until January 4 next year, it was announced on Wednesday.
The opening will coincide with the four-year anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum becoming the ruler of Dubai, official news agency WAM reported.
"We decided to inaugurate the world's highest tower during an anniversary that is dear to the hearts of everyone," Emaar chairman Mohammed Alabbar said in a statement.
Related: IN PICS: Burj Dubai latest photos
"The Burj Dubai reflects the ambitious vision set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid."
Sheikh Mohammed had been "the first supporter of the company and all of its projects since its inception", he added.
Developer Emaar had planned to open the the iconic tower on December 2, Alabbar told CNN last month.
December 2 is the National Day of the UAE.
In the CNN interview, Alabbar said that he was "shooting for UAE National Day", adding that "12,000 staff were working inside trying to get the building ready".
Work on the Burj Dubai started in January 2004 and the tower reached 100 levels in January 2007. A month later, it surpassed the Sears Tower in Chicago as the building with the most floors in the world.
Burj Dubai is now the world's tallest building and tallest man-made structure, having surpassed the height of the KVLY-TV mast in North Dakota, USA.
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Masha'Allah
Posted by T Crowe Semler, Fayetteville AR, USA on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 16:44 UAE time
Masha'Allah...
Truly amazing, inspired from a small desert flower.
The creative imagination utilized in its highest form...
no pun intended.
Posted by T Crowe Semler, Fayetteville AR, USA on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 16:44 UAE time
Masha'Allah...
Truly amazing, inspired from a small desert flower.
The creative imagination utilized in its highest form...
no pun intended.
Open to the public
Posted by Bruce, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 13:07 UAE time
When they say it is to open on January 4, it doesn't necessarily mean that all units will be handed over! they are talking about opening it to the public..the public don't care if unit 1210 is not ready yet, that is dealt with between Emaar and the owner of that unit. What will be open and accessible to the public is the hotel, some sort of museum or gallery and the 124 observation deck.
Posted by Bruce, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 13:07 UAE time
When they say it is to open on January 4, it doesn't necessarily mean that all units will be handed over! they are talking about opening it to the public..the public don't care if unit 1210 is not ready yet, that is dealt with between Emaar and the owner of that unit. What will be open and accessible to the public is the hotel, some sort of museum or gallery and the 124 observation deck.
NOT SURE
Posted by raees faisal, dubai, UAE on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 10:45 UAE time
I dont thing they will open 0n 4 january2010.
They already extended and change date 4 times before.
I hope this times they will open.
Posted by raees faisal, dubai, UAE on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 10:45 UAE time
I dont thing they will open 0n 4 january2010.
They already extended and change date 4 times before.
I hope this times they will open.
burj dubai to be opened on 04 of jan 2010
Posted by bilal, abu dhabi, u a e on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 00:40 UAE time
it means the net profit of emaar will be weak in the 4 Q of 2009
Posted by bilal, abu dhabi, u a e on Thursday 5 November 2009 at 00:40 UAE time
it means the net profit of emaar will be weak in the 4 Q of 2009
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