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Dubai’s skyscrapers, stained by the blood of migrant workers
Originally known as Burj Dubai, the building was planned during the city’s orgiastic construction phase, where the sky was the limit, but completed after the bubble had burst. It was then renamed in honour of Abu Dhabi’s ruler,Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, who rescued Dubai from its debt crisis.
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UAE celebrations: now with added Laser
Matrix Laser also contributed to New Years Eve celebrations at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. A lights and fireworks show on the world’s tallest tower was complemented by a 120 watt laser light provided by the firm. The eye-catching result was broadcast worldwide and fascinated the 200,000 spectators present in the Downtown area.
Armani to open designer hotel in Russia
Giorgio Armani S.p.A., the investment vehicle of Italian designer Giorgio Armani, plans to build a $150 million, 100-room “designer” hotel in the south of Russia, Kommersant business daily quoted a source at developer POP as saying on Friday. The $2,000 a night hotel project is expected to break even in eight years.
Armani has designs on the North Caucasus
Russia’s North Caucasus isn’t renowned as a fashion hotspot – but the resort towns around Mineralniye Vody could change all that. World-famous designer Giorgio Armani is considering open his second branded hotel in the mountain resort in Stavropol Region.
Top honours for Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, which forms the iconic centerpiece of Downtown Dubai, was named the winner in the ‘mixed use project’ category at the Cityscape Awards ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
Opening Ceremony of Burj Khalifa , Dubai 2010
Opening of Burj Khalifa in Dubai on 4th of Jan 2010
افتتاح برج خليفه في دبي
Burj Khalifa Dubai opening ceremony worlds tallest building tower skyscraper
Online booking for Armani Hotel now live
The opportunity to experience the “Stay with Armani” proposition is now a reality. Armani Hotel Dubai has unveiled the online booking system that has gone live yesterday, and bookings can be made in real time at www.armanihotels.com.
