This building was not built because Dubai needed square footage like that. For its cost they got very little square footage for their dollar in comparison to other Dubai projects (but still far more than in the USA or any other major nation).
Like Taipei 101, the Petronas Towers and most other supertalls in developing countries, this building was built to show off, instead of having a practical function. Developers paid for decades on an empty Empire State Building. Unfortunately for Dubai, I don't think their market will bounce back to New York levels. Remember Manhattan has nearly 400,000,000 sq ft of office space to Dubai's 80,000,000. |
Happy New Year!
I compiled a couple of videos from my pictures on VerticalDubai.com Downtown Dubai: New Dubai: Inside Burj Khalifa: |
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A first attempt of making a time lapse, shot from the Rooftop Bar at Four Point Sheraton. Actually, Burj Khalifa was glittering like crazy and radiating swirling beams like a light house. However, this is not visible due to the wide angle lens. Furthermore, the video is a bit too dark. Well, each time you learn something new, I guess...
Watch in HD on Youtube! |
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Christmas three! :D it hasn't greatest architectural shape i think.. |
Every time I see this building i think of Wiz Khalifa now.
by the way, what does Khalifa mean? |
:previous: the caliph owns the so called caliphate.
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Correct, but here "Khailfa" refers to the the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The name "Khalifa" means Leader, Successor, among other meanings. |
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she is really something special, by far tallest in the world.
RESPECT:tup: |
I just found this on youtube, it is the craziest Burj Khalifa video, no scratch that, it's the most vertigo inducing skyscraper video ever, not only are these guys on top of the pinacle but they are sitting on tiny perches on top of the pinnacle. |
From my account on deviantART:
I shot this through an airplane window on a hazy day at noon against the light. One day I shall have better conditions, insha'allah :) http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...ai-d3f1dk7.jpg http://verticaldubai.deviantart.com/...eave-206656999 Check out my deviantART gallery! :) Cheers |
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Taken two hours ago, nice clouds and moon tonight :cheers:
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Today at sunset, seen from the 38th floor of South Ridge Towers
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Same location, half an hour later:
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Wow, that is so amazing! She really is a beauty!
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