Living There
Dubai has impressed the world by being able to transform itself into a modern bustling urban settlement like none other. In addition to being a business hub and an exciting tourist hotspot, the city is most often associated with the sheer number of skyscrapers it is home to.
Consider these interesting facts –
- The Burj Khalifa ,that stands grandly cutting through the clouds at 828 meters, is the tallest building in the world.
- The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai at 355 meters is the tallest hotel in the world
- The Dubai Marina is famous as the tallest residential skyscraper cluster on this planet.
- The famous Burj Al Arab sits on an artificial island that has been constructed 280 meters off shore
- The exquisite construction technology available in the city is best highlighted through the Cayan Tower, a 80 story building that is twisted at 90 degrees from top to bottom
- The world’s tallest residential building, the 101-storey Princess Tower, also sits in Dubai.
In addition to this, it isn’t uncommon for visitors to be awestruck by a skyline that is full of buildings ranging between 56 floors to 101 floors in height.
An Insider’s View of the Skyscrapers in Dubai
What better way to get a “bird’s eye view” of the city than to take a trip atop the Burj Khalifa. A tour into this building takes you through a fascinating exhibit on the history of its construction. Afterward, you can take the fastest lift in the world and experience stunning views. For tourists that are passionate about pictures, one might want to consider carrying a tripod and taking pictures during sunset. This is a great time to see the day as well as the night.
Another way to explore the fascinating structures in this city is booking yourself for high tea at the Burj Al Arab. Considered to be the only 7 Star Hotel in the world, this iconic building fascinatingly captures all the opulence that Dubai stands for.
