Burj Dubai Updates?

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25/April/2010

Burj Khalifa, aka Burj Dubai

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Giorgio Armani, Esmod Dubai collaborate on fashion show for Armani Hotel launch in Burj Khalifa

Armani to mentor 25 young fashion designers in preparation for widely anticipated fashion show




World-renowned fashion designer Giorgio Armani has selected the French Fashion University Esmod in Dubai as partner for an upcoming fashion show that will mark the opening of the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa on April 27, 2010. The Italian designer will be mentoring 25 students from Esmod who will dress the participating catwalk models with Armani creations.

Armani chose the French Fashion University Esmod Dubai for its regional and global reputation, exceptional commitment to fashion, the high quality of the works of its students, and the overall dynamism of the region’s fashion scene. On top of that, trust has been a major factor that influenced Armani’s decision to choose Esmod Dubai as it takes a great deal of responsibility, professionalism and accuracy to perform this kind of task in such a high profile event. Since its 2006 launch in Dubai Academic City the institution has lived up to its status as the only French fashion university fully dedicated to professional fashion education in the Middle East.

“The University and its students are delighted to collaborate with one of the world’s top fashion designers on such an important fashion show. This very memorable partnership supports our focus on creating development programs that expose our students to local and international opportunities. We are proud to work closely with Armani,” said Tamara Hostal, Founder and Director, French Fashion University Esmod Dubai.

Armani Hotel Dubai is the first of a series of hotels to be developed by Armani Hotels and Resorts. Giorgio Armani will personally design the content, design and style of the new hospitality facility. Armani is the head of Giorgio Armani S.p.A., one of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle design houses. The company manages 5,000 employees, 13 factories, and a direct network of 500 exclusive retail stores in 46 countries worldwide.

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http://burjdubaiphotos.blogspot.com/...llaborate.html

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First images inside Armani Hotel










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Armani Hotel Dubai offers a world of culinary choices

• Eight restaurant choices for guests and visitors – from Italian to Indian and Japanese to Mediterranean



Dubai, UAE; April 27, 2010: The world’s first Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building by Emaar Properties in Dubai, offers guests and visitors a wide choice of culinary options that reflect the cosmopolitan nature of the city.

A stellar feature of the F&B choices at Armani Hotel Dubai is the impressive views they offer of Downtown Dubai and the city. The hotel, a collaboration of Giorgio Armani S.p.A and Emaar, opened today (April 27, 2010), and occupies floors concourse to eight, and levels 38 & 39 of Burj Khalifa.

Like the rest of the hotel, the restaurants have also been personally designed by Giorgio Armani. All the outlets are by reservation only and offer a mix of modern and traditional food concepts.

Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hotels & Resorts, said: “The eight restaurants in Armani Hotel Dubai offer refreshingly different experiences for visitors. There are three distinctive features for all the outlets; one is the design elegance that reflect the aesthetics of Giorgio Armani; two, the spectacular views offered of The Dubai Fountain, Downtown Dubai and the city; and three, the service and quality standards set by our professionals.”

ARMANI/Lounge
Overlooking the spectacular Dubai Fountain set in the lake, ARMANI/Lounge is the main gathering place within Armani Hotel Dubai offering light meals throughout the day. It is the perfect place to meet friends, discuss business or just watch the world go by while enjoying innovative interpretations of international cuisines. Extensive selections of coffees, teas and wines complement a stellar variety of beverages. ARMANI/Lounge is an exceptional place to enjoy an Italian style Apertivo experience with friends at sunset. Open from 8am to 2am; located on the first floor.

ARMANI/Peck
For more than 125 years, Milan’s prestigious Peck Deli has been delighting gourmets and gourmands. Armani Hotel Dubai captures the experience at ARMANI/Peck. The restaurant offers delicious but prompt service for those on the go. A wide range of fresh pastas and other products are prepared before your eyes at the Tavola Fredda and Tavola Calda – cold and hot counters. Signature ARMANI/Peck dishes are also ready-prepared and available for easy take out, perfect for your picnic in the desert or cruise on a Gulf yacht. Open from 11am to 11pm; located on the ground floor.

ARMANI/Mediterraneo
Begin the day with an elaborate and creative continental breakfast buffet featuring a unique à la carte menu. Throughout the day, the elegant yet casual ARMANI/Mediterraneo is open for lunch and dinner and offers a broad spectrum of popular and classic creations using the freshest regional Mediterranean cuisine prepared before you by skilled chefs. Enjoy comfort food in the best traditions of the Mediterranean farmer and fisherman. Open for breakfast from 7am to 11am; lunch from 12noon to 3.30pm; and dinner from 6.30pm to 11.30pm; located on the first floor.

ARMANI/Ristorante
ARMANI/Ristorante draws on the rich gastronomic traditions of Tuscany and other Italian regions to provide classic and authentic culinary delights. The dishes are a mix of traditional recipes and modern interpretations that take advantage of fresh Mediterranean produce served in an elegant ambience with expert and attentive service. The extensive beverage list, available by the glass or the bottle, features Italian and international fine beverages enchantingly displayed in an Enoteca. Open for lunch from 12noon to 3pm; and dinner from 7pm to 11pm; located on the first floor.

ARMANI/Amal
ARMANI/Amal features fresh and innovative regional Indian cuisine, an extensive beverage list and selected teas. Exotic curries and other specialties are prepared before you, based on time-honoured traditional cooking methods and ingredients. There is also a selection of signature tapas at the champagne bar located by the entrance. Enjoy stunning views over the Burj neighbourhood and The Dubai Fountain, especially from the terrace. Gather with friends to savour the true taste of India in an unforgettable setting. Open for dinner from Saturday to Wednesday from 7pm to 12am; and Thursday & Friday from 7pm to 1am; located on the third floor.

ARMANI/Hashi
The ARMANI/Hashi Japanese restaurant and lounge delivers imaginative twists to traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. The freshest fish, flown in daily from across the globe, are complemented by a selection of specialty beverages. While enjoying your sushi, sashimi and other authentic Japanese fare, enjoy panoramic terrace views of the iconic Dubai Fountain that help turn the dining experience into a delight for all the senses. Enjoy the best of Japan in a vibrant and fun setting. Open for dinner from 6pm to 11.30pm; located on the ground floor.

ARMANI/Privé
Milan’s exclusive ARMANI/Privé lounge comes to the city at Armani Hotel Dubai. This VIP lounge hosts the most exciting nights in Dubai. Meet and dance into the early hours to the vibrant beats of the resident DJ as well as visiting and international guest DJs. ARMANI/Privé is Dubai’s after-hours destination for new and old friends to meet for fast-paced fun. Open from 9pm to 3am; located on the first floor.

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[Imre]

World’s first Armani Hotel unveiled in Burj Khalifa, Dubai


• An integral part of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the luxury hotel is located in the new heart of the city
• Introduces the unique Lifestyle Services concept, bringing a bespoke approach to hospitality and service
• Eight signature dining outlets offer a myriad of world cuisines


Dubai, UAE; April 27, 2010: The world has a new icon in luxury hospitality – the Armani Hotel Dubai.

The world’s first Armani Hotel opened today (April 27, 2010) with a ribbon cutting ceremony by fashion maestro Giorgio Armani and Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC.

With its landmark location inside the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building developed by Emaar, the elegant Armani Hotel Dubai is poised to be the most exclusive hospitality destination in the city and a new benchmark for the industry globally.

Occupying floors concourse to 8 and levels 38 & 39 of Burj Khalifa, the hotel features 160 luxurious guest rooms and suites, eight innovative restaurants, exclusive retail outlets and a serene spa. The hotel offers sweeping views of the city complemented with a harmonious and stylish lifestyle environment. Every aspect of the hotel’s design and service offerings has been designed and planned by Giorgio Armani, from the bespoke furnishings to restaurant menus and in-room amenities.

On the opening, Giorgio Armani said: “It has long been my dream to have a hotel in which I myself would like to stay and entertain family and friends, where the Armani aesthetic is combined with Italian-style warmth and hospitality. I am thrilled to open the doors of the Armani Hotel Dubai and invite my guests in to experience my world.”

Mohamed Alabbar said: “Armani Hotel Dubai is a true celebration of superior aesthetics and world-class project development competencies. The hotel will be a referral point for luxury hospitality projects in the future, and brings global attention to Dubai and to Burj Khalifa. This project required extraordinary attention to detail and a commitment to true luxury, perfection and excellence. Our guests will witness and experience the passion and dedication that has gone into its development across every touch point inside the hotel.”

He added: “Downtown Dubai is our flagship project, and is regarded as one the most prestigious square kilometres on earth with incredible choices in entertainment, shopping, commercial and leisure outlets. The jewel at the centre of this neighbourhood is Burj Khalifa, and Armani Hotel Dubai is a sterling value addition to the world’s tallest building.”

Armani Hotel Dubai’s luxurious rooms and suites are an expression of minimalist opulence, with every detail bearing the Armani signature. Practicality and elegance, the cornerstones of Armani’s signature style, combine with precious materials and sophisticated finishes to create a highly personalised space. Dedicating nearly five years to the project, Armani personally oversaw every aspect of the hotel’s design. The result is a property that feels bespoke, from the Eramosa stone floors, zebra wood paneling and fabric covered walls to the scents of the bath and spa accessories. The hotel truly brings to life Giorgio Armani’s dream.

More info:

http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2010/04...veiled-in.html

[Imre]

Armani Hotel Dubai opens in Burj Khalifa



Giorgio Armani and Mohamed Alabbar Ribbon Cutting

Dubai, UAE; April 29, 2010: Fashion maestro Giorgio Armani and Mr Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties PJSC, cut the ribbon to officially open the world’s first Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building on April 27, 2010. Located on floors concourse to 8 and levels 38 & 39 of Burj Khalifa, Armani Hotel Dubai has 160 guest rooms and suites, eight restaurants, exclusive retail outlets and a spa.

Armani Hotel Dubai’s opening will be followed by the launch of Armani Hotel Milano in Italy; Armani Resort in Marrakech, Morocco; and Armani Residences villas in Marassi, Egypt.

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MAPEI completes project for distinctive luxury finish of Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa

Customised combination of MAPEI products enable rapid completion of some of the highest quality flooring ever installed in the Middle East



April 29, 2010
MAPEI, global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for buildings, has announced that it has recently set a new benchmark in the Middle East with its pioneering contribution to work on the Burj Khalifa, particularly the Armani Hotel, regarded as one of the most stylish and luxurious hotels in the world. MAPEI revealed that it has developed a customised combination of products to ensure optimum quality in the finishes of Armani Hotel, which is located within the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building that was recently unveiled in Dubai.

Laith Haboubi, Business Development Director, IBS-MAPEI, said: "The Armani Hotel was easily the most challenging part of our scope of supply to the Burj Khalifa because MAPEI was making sure not only to supply quality materials , but to ensure that the style and aesthetic requirements of the contractors were achieved. Obviously, because of the highly demanding and delicate nature of the project, some of the work that was done had not been tried in the region before, which is why the project required a lot of specialised expertise. However, we were able to call on our considerable previous overseas experience, in particular of our Technical Assistance head office in Italy."

A lot of MAPEI’s products were specifically selected for the Armani Hotel in different areas, such as using one of Mapei’s high performance cementitious adhesives product for interior floor and wall coverings KERAFLEX, which is applied as an adhesive for all types of ceramic tiles and natural stone material providing a non-vertical slip property with extended open time, allowing a more forgiving application time. While for grouting to complete the full products range, Mapei supplied KERACOLOR FF, which is a high performance cementitious grout for joints up to 6 mm. while for wet areas were waterproofed using, MAPELASTIC, a two component flexible cementitious based system. In order to provide a perfectly smooth substrate with low moisture content below the pre-engineered wooden flooring, Mapei provided ULTRAPLAN and ULTRAPLAN MAXI a range of ultrafast hardening self-levelling cementitious smoothing compounds which can be applied at different thickness [up to 30 mm]

Haboubi added, “Performance and speed are two of Mapei's key attributes in some specialist products, we provided a low moisture content screed below sensitive flooring such as carpets and wood, MAPEI supplied MAPECEM PRONTO, which is a pre-blended screed, ready for subsequent moisture sensitive flooring application within 24 hrs. While an array of MAPEI tile & natural stones adhesives such as GRANIRAPID, KERAFLEX MAXI and KERAPOXY were used to complete the distinctive finishing in various areas on the Armani Hotel and Nightclub. For the hotel's wooden flooring installation, which is one of the highest quality pre-engineered wooden flooring ever installed in the Middle East, MAPEI used ULTRABOND P990 1K, a specially formulated single-component polyurethane adhesive with very low VOC emissions and which complies to stringent GEV Emicode standards as class EC1R and it also contribute to obtain LEED IEQ credit 4.1 (low emitting materials-adhesives and sealants)”.

More info here:

http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2010/04...stinctive.html

[Imre]

03/May/2010

Burj Khalifa , aka Burj Dubai , few pics from my car

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13/May/2010

Burj Khalifa , aka Burj Dubai





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50 C at the Business Bay

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Burj Khalifa welcomes its first residents in Armani Residences



Dubai, UAE; May 18, 2010: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building described as ‘A Living Wonder’ now has its first residential community. The world’s first Armani Residences in Burj Khalifa recently welcomed its first residents.

Close on the heels of the launch of the world’s first Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, Emaar Properties, the developer of the mixed-use tower, has handed over homes to buyers of Armani Residences, who now have the world’s most prestigious address.

Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director – UAE, Emaar Properties, said: “From ‘History Rising,’ to ‘A Living Wonder,’ Burj Khalifa has now truly come to life with the first residential community in the luxurious Armani Residences.”

He added: “Already, with the opening of Armani Hotel Dubai, the tower is buzzing with activity, and with the imminent hand-over of The Residences and The Corporate Suites, Burj Khalifa will become a vibrant lifestyle community.”

Home-owner orientation for The Residences, luxury homes in Burj Khalifa, and The Corporate Suites, a collection of high-end offices also in the tower, is currently underway.

Armani Residences is developed through a collaboration of Emaar and Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Personally designed by fashion legend Giorgio Armani, the one- and two-bedroom apartments in Armani Residences celebrate luxurious modern living. Located on levels 9 to 16 of the tower, they offer spectacular views of the city and Downtown Dubai.

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MashreqMillionaire AED 10 Million Draw - 3rd June 2010

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Emaar Properties records 122 per cent growth in half-year net operating profits to AED 1,656 million (US$ 451 million)

• Half-year 2010 revenue increases 59 per cent to AED 5.538 billion (US$ 1.508 billion)
• Second-quarter net operating profit is AED 896 million (US$ 244 million) and revenue is AED 2,652 million (US$ 722 million)
• Highlight of the quarter is opening of Armani Hotel Dubai, setting new standards in global hospitality




Dubai, UAE; July 22, 2010: Marking significant gains in the company’s comparative financial performance over year 2009, Emaar Properties PJSC recorded half-year 2010 net operating profits of AED 1,656 million (US$ 451 million).

This corresponds to a 122 per cent growth over the half-year 2009 results, underscoring the effectiveness of Emaar’s strategy to focus on its core competency of value creation by building premium real estate master-developments in key geographic markets.

The revenue for the first six months of the year was AED 5.538 billion (US$ 1.508 billion), recording a growth of 59 per cent over half-year 2009 revenue of AED 3.481 billion (US$ 948 million).

Net operating profit for the second quarter ended 30 June, 2010 was AED 896 million (US$ 244 million), 18 per cent higher than the first-quarter 2010 net operating profit of AED 760 million (US$ 207 million). The net profit subsequent to considering the non business charges for the quarter is AED 802 million (US$ 218 million), a 6 per cent increase over the first quarter of the year.

Revenue for the second quarter recorded a growth of 37 per cent over second quarter 2009 revenue of AED 1.940 billion (US$ 528 million).

The highlight of second quarter 2010 was the opening of the world’s first Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. In addition, the handover of units in Burj Khalifa started during the quarter with approximately 24 per cent handed over until June end.

In the process of implementing the strategy of concentrating on its core business, Emaar transferred the Hamptons International business in the UK, Europe and Asia to Countrywide at a consideration, which was similar to the purchase value of the business (in Sterling terms) it acquired in 2006. In addition, the Hamptons agency’s business in Middle East and North Africa was retained by Emaar to support its key geographic markets. The company also decided to transfer the management of Emaar Education’s schools in the UAE to Innoventures Educational Investments, a Dubai based premium education provider.

Mr Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, said: “Over the past months, Emaar has undertaken a series of strategic initiatives to focus on value creation for our stakeholders. Our emphasis now is on strengthening our core competency of developing premium real estate projects, and building on our assets in promising emerging markets. This concerted approach has resulted in further strengthening our financial fundamentals, despite the challenges of the global financial climate.”

Mr Alabbar said that Emaar’s revenue model has effectively diversified with an increasing share from the rental & hospitality operations over the past year, a trend reflected in the half-year 2010 results.

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http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2010/07...-per-cent.html

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Burj Khalifa interior and other photos



Albums:

Picasa:

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Flickr:

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Burj Khalifa at night



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[Dylan Leblanc]

Great photos Imre, thanks for keeping us updated!

[Imre]

Originally Posted by Dylan Leblanc

Great photos Imre, thanks for keeping us updated!

Thanks

• Video Link

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Burj Khalifa interior photos , 2 BR+M



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[Infernal_Elf]

Thanks those are some stunning images there Imre

[Imre]

Burj Khalifa pool and gym photos at night




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[SpongeG]

sad news

Man leaps to his death off world's tallest tower

According to reports, the man jumped following a dispute with his company

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42974410...deastn_africa/

[Crolo]

Great Pictures from the worlds highest tower!