The tallest buildings in the world
The world's tallest building opened in Dubai on Jan. 4, 2010, in the midst of a deep financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa tower -- named in a nod to the leader of neighboring Abu Dhabi -- is more than twice the height of New York's Empire State Building's roof.
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This Story Mayor: No apologies for changing NYC's skyline Article | NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ridiculed the owner of the Empire State Building for complaining that a proposed skyscraper would ruin the view from the iconic landmark. This Story Dubai renames world's tallest tower Burj Khalifa Video | Dubai has unveiled the world's tallest skyscraper in an extravagant multimedia and fireworks display. The 828-meter tall building was renamed Burj Khalifa on Monday, after the UAE president. (04 January 2010) This Story The tallest buildings in the world Photos | The world's tallest building opened in Dubai on Jan. 4, 2010, in the midst of a deep financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa tower -- named in a nod to the leader of neighboring Abu Dhabi -- is more than twice the height of New York's Empire State Building's roof. |
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