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Fountains make a colorful, controversial splash
Fountains across the capital have begun to gush forth after the dry winter months, and they’re more varied in presentation, style and cost than ever. Some dance to classical music with powerful pumps and multicolored lights, while others make frolicking children shriek in delight as they suddenly spurt up out of the ground.
ABB the driving force behind world’s tallest fountain Dubai Fountain
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has provided solutions that help the Dubai Fountain reach great heights in the most energy-efficient way. Due to the fast delivery and strong working relationship with Emaar and the consultant on the Burj Khalifa project, ABB was subsequently awarded the Dubai Fountain electrification project, which is part of the Burj Khalifa complex.
Escape to a romantic Valentine’s Day retreat at The Palace – The Old Town
This Valentine’s Day head to The Palace – The Old Town to celebrate a romantic evening like never before. Amongst the numerous offerings the hotel has planned for couples on the day is a tailor-made package called ‘Sweet Suite Package’. The hotel, overlooking Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, will present ‘Sweet Suite Package’ to three couples only.
Is Dubai Back from the Brink With the Launch of the Burj Khalifa?
In case you weren’t in Dubai last month and you missed Emaar Properties’ announcement that their ‘obelisk’ Burj Khalifa, (the tallest building in the world), has reached completion, we thought we’d tell you all about the party that they threw in celebration! But is Dubai back from the brink with the launch of this tower? Well, one thing is certain, Dubai certainly isn’t going down without a fight!
Men behind Burj Khalifa
Dubai has a choice between remaining a commercial hub or evolving as a civil society by taking tangible action to alleviate the condition of labourers
World’s largest performing fountain unveiled
WET, the creator of community experiences using nature’s elements, has unveiled the world’s largest water fountain at the newly opened Burj Dubai skyscraper. WET was commissioned by Emaar Properties to design a range of water features that would make the Burj Dubai property a standout, celebrating the multi-use tower as a ‘must-see’ destination.
Burj Khalifa’s Green Footprint, ‘New Downtown’ Integrates Tower with its Town
The world’s tallest building has a green and engaging footprint.
Designed by SWA Group, one of the world’s leading landscape architecture, planning and urban design firms, the 11-hectare green oasis including plazas, pools and promenades creates a beautiful and functional framework to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Get down. A short walk from the Burj Khalifa, The Palace and Souq Al Bahar…
While thousands braved traffic and crowds to catch a glimpse of the opening ceremony of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, Karim Al Bassatne simply walked to the balcony of his three-and-a-half-bedroom apartment in Burj Residences to witness history in the making. He even invited some friends over, giving them all a moment to remember for the rest of their lives.
Hospitality sector experiences the Burj Khalifa effect
As Burj Khalifa completes its first 10 days of operation since its inauguration, the ‘Burj effect’ continues to benefit surrounding hotels that have capitalised on the iconic tower’s brand value in recent days.
Ancient practice of feng shui underpins soaring achievement
The Burj Khalifa has a towering fascination with the number 8. Not only does it rise 828 metres high, but it was also officially inaugurated at 8pm on Jan 4, 2010. When the date is viewed as 01/04/2010, the digits add up to 8. Even the original sales prices ended with 888.
