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Uplifting maintenance
In Dubai on 11 January, a tour to the At The Top observation deck of Burj Khalifa turned into a nightmare for 15 visitors when they became stuck between floors in a high-speed lift, and had to be rescued via a service lift. Apparently the problem was only a ‘stall’, and hence not a major problem, but neither Burj Khalifa nor lift supplier Otis has issued any statement to date about the incident.
At the top
Otis GM Sebi Joseph talks about the company’s long involvement in the region, from 1967 in Abu Dhabi, culminating with the iconic Burj Khalifa. Otis Elevator Company is represented directly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Brand hotels are all the rage
The elite world of fashion is no longer limited to the clothes on your back. Famous brand names such as Armani and Bulgari can now be found in the hotel rooms in which we sleep and the food we eat as they increasingly stake their claim in hospitality.
End fast in style: Iftar in the sky
Here are two ways to end your fast in style this Ramadan – a visit to the world’s highest viewing platform or a chicken shawarma in the sky while cruising at 36,000 feet. A visit to At The Top, Burj Khalifa, the highest public viewing platform with unrivalled vistas of the world below, offers visitors free premium dates (from La Ronda) and mineral water (from Masafi) to end the fast from Wednesday (August 11) till September 9.
Iftar evenings ‘At the Top’ of the world
At the Top, Burj Khalifa, on Level 124 of the world’s tallest building, is celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan with special timings and an unprecedented and first-time ever opportunity to break your fast from a vantage location. Guests can reflect on the spiritual values of the Holy Month, watch the sun set into the scenic horizon of the Arabian Sea, and break their fast with dates, complimentary of La Ronda Dates, and water, complimentary of Masafi Mineral Water, from At the Top, Burj Khalifa, this year.
Lift going up to 124 Floor, Burj Khalifa Observation Deck
In one minute, you will be in top of the world, 124 floor, Burj Kahlifa
Dubai Fountains from 1450 feet!
A video of the amazing Dubai Fountains from the observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building. You can even hear the water cannons and bits the music playing 442m below.
Dubai summer shopping fest set to start
Through the promotion, shoppers can win vouchers to Modhesh World, Aquaplay, Ski Dubai, Magic Planet, Cite’ des Enfants, Soccer Circus Dubai, iFLY, At The Top, Burj Khalifa Observatory, Cinestar Cinemas, Aquaventure & The Lost Chambers, Dubai Dolphinarium, and Wild Wadi Water Park.
To the Top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Here’s an almost-unedited video showing my trip to the top of the world’s new tallest building – the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The shot inside the elevator is realtime – 60 seconds from the bottom of the building to the observation deck on the 124th floor.
