In a previous RF Report, I noted that the Burj Dubai tower had surpassed the KVLY-TV tower in North Dakota as the world’s tallest structure. The KVLY-TV tower is 628.8 meters high. Burj Dubai is now more than 636 meters high, with 160 stories, giving it the largest number of floors of any building.
“Burj Dubai is an unparalleled accomplishment in the history of mankind,” said Mohamed Ali Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties. “Breakthrough technology, cutting-edge innovation and creativity have been the driving forces of this tower, which will set new benchmarks in architecture, construction and engineering feats. As the referral point for all future high-rise constructions, Burj Dubai is now pushing its own record breaking standards further, with the height and design enhancements.”
He added that such projects as Burj Dubai were once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and that his company’s main objective has been to ensure that the very best engineering, architecture, and infrastructure had gone into the new building.
“In the process, we will ensure speedy execution without any compromise in quality,” he said. “We believe that a completion date of September 2009 is possible and reasonable for a project of this global magnitude and significance.”
