Mile-high tower: Prince Alwaleed invites Burj Khalifa’s Emaar to set new record
The Saudi prince currently developing the world's tallest tower has invited the Dubai developer Emaar to help develop an even higher building - a mile high - in one of the world's largest cities.
Dubai building boom in Burj Khalifa’s shadows
Cranes are set to start sprouting up in the shadows of Burj Khalifa as Damac, Emaar and other developers rush ahead with a spate of property marketing launches. Yesterday Emaar announced it would start online registration for the 120 flats in its 20-storey Burj Vista II tower on Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, close to the world's tallest tower.
Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre Hotel Officially 5 Stars
Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre celebrates its official 5 Star rating as announced by The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
Mumbai’s tallest skyscraper designed to “confuse the wind”
Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture has unveiled plans for Imperial Tower, which would become Mumbai's tallest building and surely one of the world's most slender skyscrapers, should it come to be built.
EEE awarded EPC deal for Dubai fountain substation
The Al Rostamani Group subsidiary’s work on the project will allow Emaar Properties to strengthen the power network at its Downtown Dubai development as demand increases due to the wave of recently-announced projects such as the Emaar Residences Sky View and the Emaar The Address The BLVD towers.
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.