New rule for Dubai hotels
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a new law to regulate the licensing and classification of hotel establishments in the Emirate.
Burj Khalifa again? Tom Cruise set for ‘Mission: Impossible 5′
Tom Cruise has officially signed on to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in ‘Mission: Impossible 5′, while Christopher McQuarrie may director. The actor is officially set to reprise his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth installment of the action franchise after inking a deal with Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions, reports Deadline.
Burj Khalifa beaten to top spot in world’s highest observation decks
The Burj Khalifa is taller than any other building on Earth, but its observation deck does not make it as World Number One. A list of the world’s tallest viewing platforms puts the Burj’s At the Top in third place behind the decks on two towers in China.
The World’s Tallest Building Burj Khalifa Sways and Creaks in a Storm
If Tom Cruise ever heard how the Burj Khalifa creaks when a storm hits the city, he would have worn his harness throughout the shoot of “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” in the building. Yes! the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai, sways and creaks like a rickety old ship, sailing in rough ocean waters.
Dubai exec plans 1km Asia skyscraper to rival Burj Khalifa
The man behind the Burj Khalifa says he is keen to build a tower in Asia that would soar more than 1km into the sky and steal Dubai’s crown as home to the world’s tallest building. Mohamed Alabbar, the chairman of property developer Emaar, says he has identified a possible location for the skyscraper, although did not reveal exactly where.
Incredible photos show a foggy Dubai as if it were underwater or snow-covered
German photographer Sebastian Opitz took the pictures during the city’s foggy season. Skyscrapers can be seen piercing the clouds. These photographs make the desert look like a kingdom in the sky.
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Swarovski crystals ‘Burj Khalifa’ model at Dubai interiors event
A four metre-tall, free-standing chandelier of the Burj Khalifa was one of the most eye-catching items on show yesterday as a pair of high profile events devoted to new designs for the home and the office opened in Dubai.
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Burj Khalifa again? Tom Cruise set for ‘Mission: Impossible 5′
Tom Cruise has officially signed on to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in ‘Mission: Impossible 5′, while Christopher McQuarrie may director. The actor is officially set to reprise his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth installment of the action franchise after inking a deal with Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions, reports Deadline.
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Structural secrets of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa revealed in TV series
The innermost secrets of the city’s most famous landmarks are to be laid bare in a new television series. State-of-the-art computer-animation techniques peel away the surface layers of buildings such as the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab and delve deep to reveal the technological marvels inside.
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The Palace Downtown Dubai: commitment to sustainability earns Green Globe Recertification
“It is a true honour to be awarded the Green Globe Certification for the second consecutive time, one of the most prominent recognitions in the industry,” said Michael Sorgenfrey, General Manager at The Palace Downtown Dubai. “The certification is a testament to The Palace Downtown Dubai’s efforts to promote sustainability across all facets of the hotel’s operations.
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1080 HD Dubai New Year Celebration 2013 – Burj Khalifa Fireworks
Spectacular fireworks and New Year’s 2013 celebration at the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai
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Posted on 11 3rd, 2012 | Comments Off
Dubai’s ‘Switch’ hit: Burj Khalifa jump ups Emirate’s star power in slick new thriller
In a teaser of the most expensive Chinese language spy movie thriller made to date, Xiao Jinhan (Andy Lau) does a car stunt at the Atlantis, run down the private beach of the Burj Al Arab, cruises in a high-speed boat off Dubai Marina and takes a plunge from the 828-metre-high Burj Khalifa.
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Posted on 09 30th, 2012 | Comments Off
Atmospheric Filming By Helicopter For The Biggest Clock Tower Over The World In Mecca “Makkah” HD
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Posted on 07 21st, 2012 | Comments Off
Visa Olympics London 2012: David Boudia Team Visa Athlete Commercial
David Boudia makes over 25,000 practice dives a year; which is like diving off the tallest building in the world over 180 times.
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Posted on 06 24th, 2012 | Comments Off
Tallest Fountain in the world, Dubai Mall
Designed by WET Design, the people behind the famous Bellagio fountains of Las Vegas, the Dubai Fountains can shoot water up a record-breaking 500ft high. The shows are held every half an hour between 6pm to 10pm, and are free.
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Posted on 05 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off
Mission Impossible 4 “Ghost Protocol” Burj Khalifa scene
The heights of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as it happens, as director Brad Bird drags Tom Cruise up to the top of the worlds tallest building
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Posted on 04 16th, 2012 | Comments Off
Kingdom Tower, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Worlds Tallest Tower
VIDEO. Directed, Produced and CGi by visualhouse – https://www.visualhouse.co.uk/
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Posted on 04 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
Real Madrid Resort Island launched in Ras Al Khaimah
The World’s first ‘sportainment’ destination has been launched in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in a venture with the famous Real Madrid football club.
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Posted on 02 24th, 2012 | Comments Off
Dubai Fountain – Waves (Amvaj)
The fountain Bourges Khalifa (Dubai) – musical fountain, located next to the Burj skyscraper Khalifa. This is one of the largest and highest fountain in the world. The height of its jets up to 150 meters, roughly the height of the 50-th floor.
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Posted on 02 15th, 2012 | Comments Off
[HD] The Dubai Fountain – Tribute to Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (2012)
With love and longing…
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Posted on 02 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
WWE superstar John Cena performs Attitude Adjustment on Kane at top of Burj Khalifa
WWE stars appeared at a press conference this morning at the top of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai, in the run-up to their match tonight in Abu Dhabi. Inevitably, a fight broke out between Kane and John Cena at the top of the world’s tallest tower.
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Posted on 01 2nd, 2012 | Comments Off
Amazing Burj Khalifa fireworks 2012 Downtown Dubai
…its really nice fireworks in 2012 Burj Khalifa Dubai… we love Dubai..
