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A Dubai Pearl is still a long way from delivery date and is a project in its own right. Its mix-use status should add to the attraction of living in Palm Jumeirah and when its numerous commercial spaces become available this will attract more people to live on the Palm.

Stunning addition to the Middle East skyline, the new Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates stands more than 2,700 feet high and features a sophisticated security management system developed by Johnson Controls(NYSE: JCI), the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings.

The global economic crash did not spare Dubai. But the economic crisis did not deter the January opening of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world — by a lot.

In 2004, Dubai could dream of towering over the world, but by January 2010, the towers were renamed Burj Khalifa from Burj Dubai, to publicly acknowledge the role of the President of the United Arab Emirates in saving the city-state from a financial default in November 2009.

Dubai World's total debt, including liabilities, is around 60 billion dollars. Dubai's total debt is estimated at between 80 and 100 billion dollars, although some analysts say it could be as high as 170 billion.

They are trying to draw air passengers by giving free tickets to kids, open bus tours, plush cabin interiors, view from Burj Khalifa, complimentary stay at Dubai’s Armani Hotel, online visa and a host of other value-adds that don’t come during the off-seasons.

The Palace - The Old Town is owned and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group's 5 star premium hotel brand, The Address Hotels + Resorts. The landmark hotel features 242 beautifully-appointed deluxe rooms including 81 suites, all with balconies overlooking Burj Lake or The Old Town Island.

Global investors put their faith in Dubai's economy, making the emirate the first and most-preferred choice for future investments in the Middle East, according to an international survey released yesterday. And 81 per cent of those surveyed who have investments in Dubai plan to maintain or increase their investments in the next three years.

First Class passengers receive a two-night stay with breakfast at the newly opened Armani Hotel Dubai, while Business Class passengers get a one-night stay with breakfast at The Address Downtown Dubai. With the offer, premium passengers also get the chance to experience literally being on top of the world with priority tickets to the ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa’.

But the place with the highest concentration of skyscraper hotels is Dubai. The first, in the Burj Khalifa tower, is fashion designer Georgio Armani's first hotel.