The Burj Khalifa is open – but only for ‘VIPs’

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The Burj Khalifa remains closed to the public, after ‘maintenance’ issues forced its closure on February 7. This is bad news for the countless Dubai residents and tourists who bought tickets, and who now face the annoyance of obtaining a refund, or rebooking at a later date.

Dubai to host one of biggest food boulevards

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The city’s most spectacular boulevard is set to become Dubai’s must-visit culinary destination; the 3.5km Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard is now home to one of the largest of its kind choice of exquisite delicacies, with over 50 new food and beverage outlets lining the glorious fairway.

RTA female staff explore sky high views from Burj Khalifa

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The Women Committee, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has recently held a unique entertainment tour for as many as 120 RTA female employees and wives of RTA employees, to the top of Burj Khalifa during which they enjoyed a thrilling sky-high view of the Dubai City from the tallest man-made structure in the planet. The tour, which will remain live in the memories of all participants, included taking a lunch high in the sky, attending water shows, a tour of the tower and taking memorable photos.

Rendering God of War III’s Colossal Enemies

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At 2717 feet it towers above the competition—it's more than two and a half times the size of the Chrysler tower, and while the previous top five highest buildings were all within a couple of hundred feet of each other, the 160-story Burj Khalifa beats the old world-record-holder, the Taipei 101, by some 900 feet. For size-conscious architects, the gauntlet hasn't been thrown. It has been launched into space and threatens to blot out the sun.

Global Platter Of Culinary Choices At The Dubai Mall

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Experience a new dining concept, grab a quick but healthy snack while shopping or enjoy an al fresco meal with waterfront views of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain with The Dubai Mall’s extensive dining offer.

Middle East ceremony to kick off World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2011

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World Travel Awards is set to kick off their 2011 Grand Tour with the Middle East Gala Ceremony, taking place at Armani Hotel Dubai on May 2. World Travel Awards is preparing to show the strength of its support for the recovery of the regional tourism sector with its fifth consecutive annual gala in the region.

Two-week Eid festival will see malls open 24|7

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that ‘Eid in Dubai,’ the family shopping, leisure and entertainment extravaganza hosted by the city to coincide with Eid Al Adha celebrations, will be extended to two weeks, with all participating shopping malls to be operational 24 hours a day.

Dubai World ‘reaches agreement over debt’

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Dubai World's total debt, including liabilities, is around 60 billion dollars. Dubai's total debt is estimated at between 80 and 100 billion dollars, although some analysts say it could be as high as 170 billion.

The urban dreamscape: Abu Dhabi’s imaginary image

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Its main discussion thread on the Burj Khalifa stretches to more than 26,000 comments – many of them including stage-by-stage photographs of the building’s construction – and has been viewed nearly seven million times.

BP’s decision on safety report could help start rebuilding trust

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BP's decision to try to publish an interim version of the Bly report to coincide with its second-quarter results on July 27 is part of a six-point plan the company's board has adopted to handle the crisis engulfing the oil giant.