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.

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.

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.

The world’s highest restaurant ready to serve

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At.mosphere is situated on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa at a height of just over 442 metres. That the high life is lived in Dubai is now a literal truth. Residents of and visitors to Dubai will have another reason to visit the world’s tallest building as of this week, when the world’s highest restaurant in a manmade development opens at the Burj Khalifa.

Is This What London Will Look Like in 2012?

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On a global scale, the United Kingdom simply doesn’t compete with having any significantly tall buildings. In fact, the UK’s tallest building is not even a third as high as the world’s tallest man made structure (Burj Khalifa – Dubai). However, The City of London is planning to expand vertically into the skyline with a collection of brand new buildings with some very interesting architecture.

Ember Grill & Lounge rewards the winner of its Festive promotion with a Fashion...

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Ember Grill & Lounge presented a mega prize for the winner of its festive promotion. The popular grill and lounge at the prestigious Address Dubai Mall is situated in the heart of the Fashion Avenue, in the worlds largest shopping and entertainment destination, The Dubai Mall.

Murray still on a high after heroics Down Under

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On Saturday he went up the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, yesterday he held court at the Burj Al Arab, the iconic Dubai hotel built in the shape of a billowing sail, and tomorrow he will get back to the business of playing matches. The Dubai Duty Free Championships, which begin here today, will be Andy Murray's first tournament since the Australian Open ended four weeks ago.

Top 10 “living on edge” buildings in world

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One bedroom apartments start at $4100 and two bedrooms at $6800. So far, only 60 apartments are ready for rental on the lower floors, but Emaar will make more available as they are finished.

Mohammed attends reception at Burj Khalifa

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UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the reception party held by Falcon and Partners on Friday at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard on the occasion of Dubai World Cup 2012. The reception was attended by over 400 businessmen, sport icons and distinguished personalities from all over the world.