Burj Khalifa

DUBAI: A bombing hoax threatening to blow up the world's tallest tower Burj Khalifa in February was actually a ploy by an Indian man to have another of his compatriot land in jail. The Indian man identified only as JF, who reportedly threatened ...  

Click here to view the full photogallery. Photos by Elizabeth Daniels It was a long time coming, but the Beverly West tower on the Wilshire Corridor is finally here. The building was under construction waaaay back in 2007 when it...  

Although we all want the view from the mountaintop, actually getting to the peak can be a real pain. The same goes for skyscrapers reaching higher and higher into the sky. Beyond finances, Wood says, the biggest barrier to building taller ...  

The 634-metre (2,080-foot) Tokyo Sky Tree, which opens to the public next month, is the world's second-tallest structure behind the 828-metre (2,723-foot) Burj Khalifa in Dubai.  

TSUFA Tamara Bijelic @Skydive Dubai above the Palm, 2012 Jumping out of a plane over the Palm Jumeirah must have been one of the most exhilarating, thrilling experiences. The breathtaking view of the whole of Dubai including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the World Islands, Dubai Marina and more, was fantastic while freefalling right over the Palm. This being my very 1st Tandem Jump with Skydive Dubai, I have been left with wanting for...  

He showed pride as well in the Turner School of Construction Management, formed in 1969 to support minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to become project partners and subcontractors. Peter Davoren, Turner Construction’s current ...  

An entire corporate floor in Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, is to be sold in an online auction. The auction, the first of its kind for Dubai, will see the 110th floor going under the hammer with the minimum bid set at $5.4m.  

Construction Week Online36 skyscraper designs that beat the Burj KhalifaConstruction Week Onlineby CW Staff on Apr 16, 2012 Since its official launch in 2010, there has been much talk about where the next Burj Khalifa topping skyscraper will be built. Two leading contenders have emerged over recent months: the 1000m+ Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, ...and more »  

Azerbaijan seeks to steal Burj Khalifa's crownArabianBusiness.comIt also lacks the strong and appealing visual character that its precedents such as Burj Khalifa have. Can't read the image? Click it to get a new one. Enter the characters above $18bn mega-project is billed as one of the most sustainable cities.and more »  

Emirates 24/7Property storm over at Burj Khalifa as cost of apartments climb higherEmirates 24/7Prices of apartments in Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, are showing signs of a “resurgence” with asking rates increasing by nine to 12 per cent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to fourth quarter 2011. “Sale prices have increased in ...and more »  

A 4.25-meter high sculpture, “Toghther” by Syrian artist Lutfi featuring a couple dressed in white Dishdasha and black Kandoora adds to the attractions near the entrance of the tower. “Whenever I pass by the Boulevard I cannot stop myself from clicking photos.  

Constructed at a cost of $1.5 billion, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is, at 2,723 feet, the world’s tallest building. Here, FMX athlete Josh Sheehan isn’t quite clearing that height, but the location and perspective makes for a stunning series of photos nonetheless. Photos: Jorg Mitter  

Dubai is also home to three tallest residential towers in the world . The 414-metre Princess Tower, the 395-metre 23 Marina and the 381-metre Elite Residence. Building a skyscraper may not augur well in economic terms if Barclays Capitals Skyscraper Index ...  

Al-BawabaBurj Khalifa to remain tallest tower in the world till 2017Emirates 24/7Burj Khalifa, the 2717-ft high tower, will continue to hold the title for the tallest building in the world, at least, till 2017. Quoting Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Chairman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Saudi newspapers have reported that the ...Kingdom Tower beats Burj KhalifaAl-BawabaTowering over Burj Khalifa: Jeddah to get a kilometre-high skyscraper!Daily...  

Emirates 24/7Burj Khalifa apartment prices climb up to 12% in Q1Emirates 24/7Prices of apartments in Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, are showing signs of a “resurgence” with asking rates increasing by nine to 12 per cent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to fourth quarter 2011. “Sale prices have increased in ...and more »  

Of the 35 properties auctioned in 2011 and amongst the list of properties going under hammer this year, none are from the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, or Palm Jumeirah, according to a senior Dubai Land ... Even apartments on the Palm are ...  

the tallest tower in the world, are showing signs of a "resurgence" with asking rates increasing by nine to 12 per cent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to fourth quarter 2011. "Sale prices have increased in the first quarter of this year, as compared ...  

Dubai's Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world.  

Yesterday Alain Robert successfully climbed up the side of La Defense, the tallest building in France. Impressive, sure, but last year "Spiderman" scaled the Burj Khalifa—the tallest tower on the planet—so suddenly 758 feet seems kinda, well, like amateur hour....  

Dubai Going to Dubai Mall via the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station might just be another walk in the park by 2013 as plans to build a pedestrian link in Downtown Dubai were announced yesterday. “The Dubai Mall The Dubai Mall is one of the most ...  

Wrik Sen: The United Arab Emirates, which is home to the palm-tree shaped Palm Jumeriah and other exotic offerings like the Burj-Al- Arab, a hotel on a man-made island, and also the Burj Khalifa which houses the Armani Hotel, is now going to play host to a billion  

The tallest manmade structure in the Western Hemisphere will continue to be the 2,063-foot-tall KVLY-TV antenna in Blanchard, N.D. As for the world’s tallest building, the undisputed champion is the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, which opened in 2010 ...  

The Gulf's race to the top on the backs of the bottomMidEastYouth.comA 1000-metre Kingdom Tower in Jeddah is being built to take Burj Khalifa's spot as the world's tallest tower. Dubai is already home to the world's largest mall, one of many gigantic malls spread throughout the UAE and its neighboring countries.  

AFPThe world's second-tallest structure to open in TokyoWashington PostThe 2080-foot Tokyo Sky Tree is the world's second-tallest structure, according to Tobu Tower Sky Tree Co.; only the 2717-foot Burj Khalifa in Dubai is taller. It takes about 50 seconds in a high-speed elevator to zip up to the lower observation deck ...Japan Unveils World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast StructureABC News (blog)Japan's newest tower uses anti-quake...