It is hard to imagine that, even half a century ago, the desert was rolling its sands through the territory of the modern city of Dubai, on which camel caravans proudly walked. And such benefits of civilization as electricity, telephone, full roads and the airport, appeared here only in the 50s of the last century.
With the discovery of oil fields in 1966, the rapid development of the region begins. Leading companies are involved in the development, the influx of the working population is increasing. Thanks to the production and sale of oil, the emirate’s economy is growing, immigrants from neighboring regions are actively arriving in Dubai in search of work and a better life, investment projects are being created and developed.
After the formation of the United Arab Emirates and the adoption of its own currency, a free economic zone appears that attracts trading companies from around the world. After the Gulf War and rising oil prices, Dubai continues to pursue the development of free trade, the tourism industry and innovative technologies. Interesting projects, profitable offers attract not only industrial, financial and investment companies, but also scientists, designers, architects from around the world.
Erection
A clear example of the prospects of this economic course can be considered the highest building in the world - the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates. 828 meters is its height, taking into account the spire. The daring project of the architect Adrian Smith, a native of the United States, was reviewed and approved by Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Ibn Rashid Al Maktoum, who planned in 2002 to build the tallest building on the planet in his hometown. The South Korean corporation Samsung was chosen as the general contractor, and the local company Emaar as the developer. The construction of a grandiose structure, designed as a city in a city, began in 2004, and already in early October 2009 the construction was completed. Due to financial problems associated with the global crisis, the official opening took place only in 2010.
Rename
This event was also made possible thanks to the serious financial assistance of the friendly emirate of Abu Dhabi. In gratitude for her, the Sheikh of Dubai ordered to rename the erected skyscraper. Previously, it was called Burj Dubai. Now Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates is so named after the sheikh emirate who provided support. One and a half billion dollars were spent on the construction of this amazing building, but the costs quickly paid off - as was planned, the tallest tower began to be very popular.
Favorite place for tourists and not only
The richest companies consider it a high rate of solvency to have an office in Burj Khalifa. The United Arab Emirates has long been a favorite state for them to promote a successful business, no less evidence of wealth is the purchase of an apartment or staying in a hotel of the famous skyscraper.
The amazing building has become the hallmark of Dubai. To visit the observation deck located on the 124th floor of the tower, most tourists who come to the UAE consider it mandatory. But not everyone succeeds, as excursions are planned in advance for a certain number of visitors.
Description
It looks like a huge sharp peak, shot up to the sky, Burj Khalifa in the UAE. The height of the residential building is 584 meters. Above are the technical floors with rooms for equipment serving the building. The skyscraper is designed in such a way as to exclude excessive windage and load. Therefore, the base of the building has the shape of a trefoil. The building was built using the latest technology, reinforced concrete structures are its frame, and steel plates and mirror glasses serve as decoration.
A park
The tower is surrounded by a beautiful park of 11 hectares. His project was developed taking into account the panoramic view. Therefore, all the trees, flower beds and shrubs are intertwined in a fancy pattern and delight not only people walking in the area, but also those who look at this beauty from the height of a grand building.
Where can I see the building?
The skyscraper of Burj Khalifa (United Arab Emirates) impresses with its fantastic, as if from the future, architecture. He probably did not leave indifferent the creators of the famous film "Mission Impossible." The scene where the hero of Tom Cruise overcomes with the help of espionage technology one after another the floors of the mirror building is breathtaking not only by the hero’s fearlessness, but also by the scale and dizzy height of the building. Viewers could even observe in the reflection of the mirror surface an amazing panorama that opens from the height of a skyscraper that is built between the sea and the desert, but, of course, it’s better to see this greatness with your own eyes, the grandeur of the Burj Khalifa (United Arab Emirates) cannot convey the photo.
Tourists who had the pleasure of relaxing in the UAE say that the famous tower can be seen from it at a distance of 95 kilometers. And fans of haute couture are amazed at the abundance of Armani stores, which, by the way, is the creator of the design of the hotel named after himself, his beloved. His apartments are comfortably located in the Burj Khalifa. The United Arab Emirates in general can be called a Mecca for those who want to carry out fashionable shopping - huge stores sparkling with their shop windows, and friendly sellers will make even the most economical money part with money.
Magnet for extreme
It is interesting that this amazing skyscraper as a magnet attracts people involved in various types of extreme sports. Two French base jumpers made a dizzying jump from its top. Smoke bombs were fastened at the feet of Vince Refet and Fred Fogan, which began to emit red smoke as soon as the fearless athletes rushed down, and the yellow jumpsuits created for such jumps allowed them to smoothly descend to the ground. In general, it turned out a wonderful sight, and the brave guys became the new Guinness champions.