Emaar announce official opening of Burj Dubai

Emaar has announced the iconic Burj Dubai will be officially opened on 4th January next year to coincide with the anniversary of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s accession to power.

Mohamed Ali Al Abbar, Chairman of Emaar, explained the launch date as a mark of appreciation for Sheikh Mohamed:

‘We decided to inaugurate the world’s highest tower in an official anniversary dear to the hearts of everyone, this is a modest thankful response by the administration of the company and its shareholders to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the builder of modern Dubai and sponsor of the renaissance, and the first supporter of the company and all its projects since its inception.’

Comprising over 160 floors, Burj Dubai is the world’s tallest building at about 2,600ft. As well as residential and commercial units, the mega-structure will house the first ever Armani hotel in Dubai. Its opening in January 2010 is set to attract interest from around the world and once again place Dubai centre-stage before a global audience.

Source: Zawya and AME Info