Its highly awaited inauguration took place on January, 4th 2010 – not randomly, as this date corresponds to the 4th anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s investiture as a Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, and as a Prime Minister and Legislator of Dubai.
For those like me who were able to admire it personally before completion, it was not surprising that January, 4th 2010 was the day when the international curiosity was captivated by this unique event, as the stateliness of the whole project is definitely unmistakeable.
Started in 2005, it was officially open to public in one of the most difficult periods of Dubai’s contemporary history, due to the financial situation of Nakheel, one of the most important building companies of the UAE. Indeed, there has been a significant emphasization of Dubai’s financial situation which is even being referred to the whole emirate whereas it concerns just one (though among the biggest) building companies in the UAE.
A few days after the official declaration of Nakheel’s request to postpone the payment of some financing and the consequent negative reaction of the international financial community, the sister-emirate of the capital city, Abu Dhabi, has come in rescue by giving Nakheel 4.5 million $. This allowed Dubai’s financial market to recover on the international level and gradually focalize on positive targets.
Burj Dubai Opening
Among the most significant ones there was, undoubtedly, Burj Dubai, whose opening had also been postponed several times. When it finally took place – as already reported – on January, 4th 2010, it caught extraordinary world publicity: no newspaper or magazine, no TV channel, no internet news channel, no blog, no radio station could withhold such a stunning event. Obviously, it was an unforgettable happening where local Authorities were peacefully overwhelmed by a throng of people wishing to celebrate this historical inauguration and book their visit inside the Tower from the day after on. During the ceremony it was also stated that, in honour of Sheikh Khalifa ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, the sovereign of Abu Dhabi, Burj Dubai would be named also Burj Khalifa, as a gratefulness sign towards the sister-emirate and its generous support.
Inside Burj Dubai
It is possible for everyone to visit Burj Khalifa by preferably reserving in advance: the ticket rate amounts to AED 100.00 (around € 20.00) – discounted prices for children. Along its 828 m, making it the tallest building on earth, a world of outstanding venues: the first Armani Hotel in the world, The Residences at Burj Dubai (a series of luxurious apartments located on numerous floors thus offering the ultimate vision of comfort), numberless dining outlets, opulent Spas, shopping malls, exclusive markets, clubs, libraries, multimedia centres, entertainment venues, and, on the 124th level, “At the Top”, a series of panoramic platforms offering literally the most exclusive view in the world.
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