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Exploring the world’s tallest structure – the Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world does not appear made for this earth. By day it looks photoshopped into its downtown Dubai surroundings, and by night, the hulking spire looks like a rocket bound for the furthest reaches of our galaxy.
Ramadan in the luxurious hospitality of Armani Hotel Dubai
Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan in the luxurious and indulging hospitality of Armani Hotel Dubai. Experience the splendour of Iftar and Suhour with sweeping vistas of Dubai from Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
Dubai is super-luxe
When it comes to stylish luxury travel, Dubai’s high end hotels, theme parks and malls stand out as superlative choices for pampered tourists. These attractions and more are expanding in one of the most dynamic — and fastest growing — destinations on the planet.
Malaysia Promotes Tourism To Arabs In Dubai
A visit to Dubai is incomplete without a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The magnificent 160-storey tower, which officially opened to the public on Jan 4, last year, is 828 metres tall. Its construction cost is estimated to be about USD1.5 billion.
Luxury hotels compete for the Muslim market
In Dubai, there are several high-end, luxury hotels that have forgone the Cristal to comply with Shariah. The towering buildings, nestled among tall palm trees, have all the signs of Arab luxury — the aroma of rich Arabic coffee mixed with the pungent scent of dates, lush interiors and white marble floors.
Unrest boosts tourism in more stable Gulf states
“Dubai has benefitted drastically, with high occupancy rates, more tourists, and high retail numbers, because your average Arab who used to go to …Jordan , Syria or Lebanon, or to Egypt find these countries suffering from unrest,” said Mahdi Mattar, chief economist at Abu Dhabi-based CAPM Investment.
Over the top in Dubai
The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, rises like an elegant rocket almost a kilometre into the sky. Standing on the observation deck, I feel like Gulliver looking down on a Lilliputian city.
Madeleine Café & Boulangerie
The gorgeous views of The Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa from the outdoor terrace form the ideal backdrop to indulge in traditional French cuisine which includes gourmet savouries and pastries and some of the finest hot and cold beverages.
Burj Khalifa suicide jumper ‘was grieving for dead brother’
Mr Kannan was a construction foreman in an area where finishing work was being done. He took off his shoes and left a diary near by before climbing out of an air vent on the 148th floor, Bur Dubai Police Station Chief Col Ali Ghanim said. Mr Kannan had suffered “severe psychological trauma caused by the death of his brother” in December, police said.
Essential guide to Dubai
There’s no check-in desk and no concierge but there are “lifestyle managers” who whisk you through the silk-lined, 160-room Armani Hotel. Highlights include the spa and its well-regarded fine-dining Ristorante
