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Giorgio’s hotel a fashion statement
On a bright autumn day in Milan last month, Giorgio Armani spent hours walking around a hotel, meticulously inspecting every last detail. The first Armani hotel opened last year in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, in Dubai. But Mr Armani says he feels much more of an “emotional” connection with the Milan property.
Big names on block in charity auction
A Picasso painting, a date with the film star Scarlett Johansson and a private yoga class with the actor Alec Baldwin will be auctioned for charity tomorrow. The auction will be held at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa as part of the Dubai International Film Festival to raise funds for projects led by Oxfam GB and Dubai Cares in areas including Yemen and the Palestinian territories.
Behind the scenes of Mission Impossible
But although Tom Cruise’s antics on the Burj Khalifa might – quite understandably – be the headline grabbers, the Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol shoot in Dubai didn’t simply revolve around one, rather impressively reckless Hollywood A-lister.
Today’s entertainment news: Tom Cruise makes an impression in India
The highlight of the fourth sequel of the Mission Impossible franchise is a breathtaking stunt by Cruise atop the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The actor will attend the premiere of the film at the Dubai International Film Festival tomorrow night.
Stuntman aims to balance on Burj Khalifa
In the 23 months since it opened, the world’s tallest building has been a magnet for base jumpers and free climbers. Now, an extreme balancing artist wants to perform a death-defying handstand on its summit. Eskil Ronningsbakken, a former circus performer from Norway, has asked the owners of the Burj Khalifa for permission to perform the stunt, which he hopes to be “contrary to all physical laws”.
Rahman promises a musical therapy
The Indian music maestro, AR Rahman, says music is therapeutic, and has promised his fans a celebration of songs at a concert scheduled for next month. The famous music composer was at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa yesterday to promote the event, which will take place on December 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City.
Dubai tourism has never been more diverse
The scene this week at the Burj Khalifa reflected the surge in the number of tourists coming into Dubai this year, with visitors coming from a far more diverse range of locations compared with a couple of years ago, when the emirate was largely attracting wealthy travellers from Europe.
Armani looks to Morocco and Egypt resort projects
Armani is focusing on its plans to open resorts in Egypt and Morocco before expanding its joint venture with Emaar further. Upheaval has forced developers to reassess plans throughout the region, while many projects have been shelved until there are signs of stability.
Action replay for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol extras
Filming of the movie hit the international headlines last year when Cruise, 49, was photographed dangling from the outside of the Burj Khalifa in one scene. Other parts of the film are set at Dubai International Financial Centre and on the Palm Jumeirah. Further shoots took place in Prague, Moscow, Mumbai and Vancouver.
Mosque in Burj Khalifa an urban myth
According to some of the world’s most respected news sources, it is the crowning glory of the world’s tallest building: a mosque on the 158th floor of the Burj Khalifa, and the highest on Earth. The BBC reported it in a story on the opening of the Burj on January 4 last year: “The world’s highest mosque and swimming pool will meanwhile be located on the 158th and 76th floors.”
