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“Burj Dubai” world’s tallest tower

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Vision

The goal of Burj Dubai is not simply to be the world’s highest building. It’s to embody the world’s highest aspiration.
Burj Dubai looks different depending on where you’re standing. For those living nearby. It is a shining accomplishment-tangible proof of Dubai’s central role in a growing world. For those standing in other global capitals, it is a shining symbol-an icon of the new Middle East: prosperous, dynamic and successful.
In fact, Burj Dubai is both. it is a fact-an unprecedented example of international cooperation-and a symbol-a beacon of progress for the entire world.
Burj Dubai
Burj Dubai (Arabic: برج دبي‎ “Dubai Tower”), a supertall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest man-made structure ever built. Construction began on 21 September 2004, and the tower is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy by the end of 2009.[1][2][3]

The building is part of the 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) development called “Downtown Burj Dubai” at the “First Interchange” along Sheikh Zayed Road at Financial Centre Road (previously known as Doha Street). The tower’s architect is Adrian Smith, who worked with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) until 2006.[7][8] The Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm SOM is in charge of the project.[7] The primary builders are Samsung Engineering & Construction and Besix along with Arabtec.[9] Turner Construction Company was chosen as the construction manager.[10]

The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about US$4.1 billion, and for the entire new “Downtown Dubai”, US$20 billion.[11] Mohamed Ali Alabbar, the CEO of Emaar Properties, speaking at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 8th World Congress, said that the price of office space at Burj Dubai had reached US$4,000 per sq ft (over US$43,000 per m2) and that the Armani Residences, also in Burj Dubai, were selling for US$3,500 per sq ft (over US$37,500 per m2).
Information
Status Topped-Out
Groundbreaking 21 September 2004
Estimated completion 2009[1]
Opening Late 2009 (est.)[2][3]
Use Mixed Use
Height
Antenna/Spire 818 m (2,684 ft)[1]
Technical details
Floor count 160 habitable floors[4]
Floor area 334,000 m2 (3,595,100 sq ft)