THE BURJ DUBAI THE TALLEST TOWER IN THE WORLD

The Burj Dubai developed by Emaar will be the world's tallest tower and the centerpiece of the Gulf regions most prestigious urban development to date. This architectural phenomenon will be a global tourist magnet that skyrockets Dubai into the global limelight.

Burj Dubai will radiate out in a series of ellipses from the sky breaking tower encompassing residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment, and the world largest shopping mall. The planned Old Town with its intimate streets and architectural detail will create special ambience with the mystery of yesterdays Arabia. Old Town will feature every kind of restaurant from five-star dining to outdoor cafes overlooking parks and waterways.

The Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architectural consultants have drawn their inspiration from the historical influences of the Gulf. The tower's base and geometry reflects the six petal desert flower of the Region. The base of the Burj Dubai blossoms to allow the tower a graceful transition from the ground. The design maximizes views and the dome shaped plan profile accentuates a series of steps up the vertical height of the building.

Petronas Towers in Malaysia (452 metres) and the Chicago's Sears Tower (442 meters) are currently the world's highest man made tower. Recently China and the New York World Trade Centre have announced plans to exceed these records. Burj Dubai's height is a closely guarded secret but it will beat all records and on a scale that will be a dramatic testament to Dubai's faith in the future.