The building is part of a US $4.1 billion project for an entire new "Downtown Dubai". It stands at a stunning height of 818m, a far lead from the world's 2nd highest building, the Taipei 101 which is 509m in height.
The world's tallest building was completed right after debts problems in Dubai were just resolved.
It has 160 floors in total. It is the world's tallest structure to ever include residential units. It has 60 over lifts. It has the highest observation post ever. It has the world's fastest elevator system. It is the pride and new baby of the coming decade.
It seems there's nothing more a country can wish for - except that Dubai constantly borrows from other countries, and finally landing herself into a trouble of debts. With all the people fleeing Dubai now due to its poor economy, who is going to occupy 160 floors? It is possible to imagine what would become of it - the poor economic situation of Dubai now, plus the tedious maintenance of the tower. ( 60 over lifts system plus other wear and tear, not to mention the bank interest involved to finance this building )
All these competition over glory and glamour are really not important - why don't the countries compete over glory on who has more carbon emission cuts? Besides instilling a sense of national pride amongst his followers, what else can all these temporary glamour offer the country? Debt problems?
After all, with advancing technology, one day, the Burj Dubai would soon be overtaken by another building. All these worldly glamours are truly temporary.
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