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For many people, Dubai conjures up a picture of glamorous excess. It’s characterised by towering skyscrapers (its Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building at 828m) and ambitious land reclamation projects, like the Palm Islands and The World, a series of artificial islands that recreate a map of the globe when seen from an aerial view.

Oliver Key, general manager, Armani Hotel Dubai. Due to the success of The Address Dubai Marina opening, Oliver was singled out by Emaar’s Chairman, Mohammed Ali Alabbar to spearhead the opening of Emaar’s flagship development The Armani Hotel Dubai.

Interiors provider links up with Northern Ireland-based Mivan Gureni Lukwaro Depa, the interiors company that fitted out the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has won four new contracts worth Dh100 million (US$27.2m). The Dubai company said its joint venture with Mivan, based in Northern Ireland, had won three orders in the UAE and one in Yemen. The largest of them is a 12-month project worth Dh60m for the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to open in late 2012.

"From January 2011, it will be a requirement for all food businesses to have a Person in Charge (PIC) trained and certified in Food Safety," said Khalid Mohammed Sharif, Director of Food Control Department in Dubai Municipality, while addressing a press conference held at Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa. "The PIC can be the owner of the business or a designated person, such as a shift leader, chef, kitchen manager or similar individual who is always present and involved in the work site and has direct authority, control or supervision over employees who engage in the storage, preparation, display, or service of foods," he said.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (PSC), one of the region's leading Islamic insurance (Takaful) companies, hosted a special appreciation event to thank its partners and brokers for their long-standing loyalty and support to the company. Held at the ultra-luxury Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa - the world's tallest tower - the special appreciation event was attended by nearly 26 insurance brokers from the UAE and GCC states, apart from SALAMA's, partners, clients, business associates and media representatives.

Armani fashion empire seriously hopes to establish itself on the world market of luxury hotel property. Before the passions around the opening of the first Armani hotel in the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa inDubai calm down it became known about the upcoming Armani hotel building in Paris. Armani hotel in Paris promises to be the third hotel of the new chain. The second hotel in the world of the famous fashion designer is scheduled to open in Armani's hometown Milan in mid-2011.

Most analysts expect Emaar to increase earnings in the third quarter, boosted by the handover of properties at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. 'Forecasting risk is almost entirely dependent on the handover rate of the Burj Khalifa, which we estimate is 30 per cent in the third quarter,' said Nomura analyst Chet Riley.

Dubai will claim to boast the highest restaurant in the world early next year when Emaar launches an outlet on floor 122 of Burj Khalifa. EHG has announced that the restaurant will be called Atmosphere and will be a unique addition to high-end dining in Dubai and the Middle East. Company chief executive officer, Marc Dardenne, told Caterer Middle East that the outlet, as a concept, had a world dimension.

A highlight is a spectacular display of Downtown Dubai, the 500-acre destination development anchored by Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building housing the world's first Armani Hotel. With the Dubai Mall, possibly the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, several world-class hotels, residences, and prime office space, Downtown Dubai underscores Emaar's strategy of developing fully integrated communities that energize the economy.

At 828 meters (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa in Dubai has the famous distinction (or infamous distinction if you’re an acrophobiac) of being the tallest building in the world, and EHG looks to capitalize. The new restaurant, called “Atmosphere”, will be on the 122-nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, which is already home to the first Armani Hotel – the hotel chain built in corporation with Italian fashion machine Armani.