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Burj Dubai Metro Station opening next month

David — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:29:51 +0000

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have announced that the Burj Dubai Metro Station will open on January 4 2010, coinciding with the official opening of the Burj Dubai.

It will be the 11th station to open on the Red Line and will be able to deal with 11 thousand passengers per hour in each direction.

The station will primarily serve the Downtown Burj Dubai area, home of the Dubai Mall, Burj Dubai, and numerous hotels (Address Downtown Burj Dubai, Address Dubai Mall, Palace, Al Manzil, Qamardeen, Armani etc.).

Arabian Construction Company wins contract to build the Pentominium

David — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:21:41 +0000

Trident International Holdings have awarded the contract to build the Pentominium at Dubai Marina to Arabian Construction Company.

On completion the 124-floor building at Dubai Marina will be the world’s tallest residential building and the second tallest building in the world (after the Burj Dubai).

Construction is expected to take 2 years.

Burj Dubai opening December 2

David — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:15:26 +0000

Arabian Business reports that the Burj Dubai will open on December 2 2009, UAE National Day.

The Armani Hotel, occupying the lower floors of the building, will open on the same day.

The final piece of glass cladding was manufactured last week and is currently awaiting installation.

Burj Dubai opening delayed

David — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:25:39 +0000

Emaar Properties has announced that the opening of the Burj Dubai will be delayed by around 8 months. Completion is now expected in September 2009.

Part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, the tower is the world’s tallest building. Work came to a halt in November 2007 when 40,000 labourers working on the project went on strike over conditions and pay.

Burj Dubai is now the world’s tallest man-made structure

David — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:08:48 +0000

Dubai-based property developer Emaar has announced that the Burj Dubai is now the world’s tallest man-made structure. It has reached a height of 629 metres, surpassing the KVLY TV mast in North Dakota (628.8 metres).

Mohammed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar, said ‘Emaar’s Burj Dubai has accomplished another milestone in its development, placing the city of Dubai and Burj Dubai once again on the global spotlight. With over 160 storeys now, the most number of liveable floors in any building in the world, Burj Dubai is already pushing the frontiers in construction engineering.’

The Burj Dubai is the centrepiece of the Downtown Burj Dubai development. The final height of the tower remains a closely guarded secret.