Burj Dubai hits the sky

Who will be the first African first lady to check into Burj Dubai’s Seven Star Armani Hotel?

Burj Dubai

Dubai, a favourite shopping destination for the African and elite, has become home to the world’s tallest man-made building, the Burj Khalifa (Built and marketed at Burj Dubai before the financial meltdown).

At  828 meters high (2,716 feet), the Burj Khalifa puts erstwhile record holder Taiwan 101 to shame.

With 160 stories of commercial, residential and recreational space, the tower is likely to be a major drawer of tourism to Dubai, which has long been the destination of choice for the rich and powerful.

It would be interesting to find out who will be the first African First Lady to check in to the Armani hotel.

Just the stats

Burj Khalifa’s elevators will cover the longest distance compared to any elevator in the world.

It is home to the world’s highest [measured by vertical elevation- not drug related]  nightclub which is on the 143rd floor.

As a fitting tribute to its location and ownership, it will have the the World’s highest mosque, located on the 158th floor.

The tower is visible from 60 miles away [a record previously held only by explosions at night].

The last: it is taller than my blog post…

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