What is Burj Dubai ?

Friday, December 31, 2010

What is Burj Dubai?Currently under construction - Burj Dubai is set to be the most prestigeous square mile of real estate on the planet! At its centrepiece stands the iconic Burj Dubai Tower, set to be the worlds tallest building upon completion in September 2009. This mammoth structure will be mostly residential; but will also be home to the worlds highest observation deck at a vertigo inducing 517m high, as well as the worlds first 6 star rated Armarni Hotel. Shadowed by the tower itself, across a massive man made lake will be home to the 'Supertall' Lake Hotel, the worlds largest ever shopping mall, over 70 highrise buildings and a beautiful 'old town' style village. All of the following will be finished by the end of 2009.

 

Current records

 

  1. Tallest structure: 818 m (2,684 ft) (previously KVLY-TV mast - 628.8 m (2,063 ft))
  2. Tallest freestanding structure: 818 m (2,684 ft) (previously CN Tower - 553.3 m (1,815 ft))
  3. Building with most floors: 160 (previously World Trade Center - 110)
  4. World's highest elevator installation
  5. Worlds fastest elevators at speed of 64 km/h or 18 m/s (59 ft/s)[23] (previously Taipei 101 – 16.83 m/s)
  6. Highest vertical concrete pumping (for a building): 601 m (1,972 ft) (previously Taipei 101 - 449.2 m (1,474 ft))
  7. Highest vertical concrete pumping (for any construction): 601 m (1,972 ft)[24] (previously Riva del Garda Hydroelectric Power Plant - 532 m (1,745 ft)
  8. The first world's tallest structure in history to include residential space

      Note: Additional records for tallest skyscraper are considered unofficial. On 20 July

      2007, the head of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Antony Wood, said "We will not classify it as a building until it is complete, clad and at least

      partially open for business to avoid things like the Ryungyong [sic] project. Taipei 101 is thus officially the world's tallest until that happens."

      Timeline


      • 21 September 2004: Emaar contractors begin construction
      • February 2007: Surpasses the Sears Tower (since renamed to the Willis Tower) as the building with the most floors.
      • 13 May 2007: Sets record for vertical concrete pumping on any building at 452 m (1,483 ft), surpassing the 449.2 m (1,474 ft) to which concrete was pumped during the construction of Taipei 101.
      • 21 July 2007: Surpasses Taipei 101, whose height of 509.2 m (1,671 ft) made it the world’s tallest building.
      • 12 August 2007: Surpasses the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) antenna, which stands 527.3 m (1,730 ft).
      • 3 September 2007: Becomes the second-tallest freestanding structure, surpassing the 540 m (1,772 ft) Ostankino Tower in Moscow.
      • 12 September 2007: At 555.3 m (1,822 ft), becomes the world's tallest freestanding structure, surpassing the CN Tower in Toronto.
      • 7 April 2008: At 629 m (2,064 ft), surpasses the KVLY-TV Mast to become the tallest man-made structure.
      • 17 June 2008: Emaar announces that Burj Dubai's height is over 636 m (2,087 ft) and that its final height will not be given until it is completed in September 2009.
      • 1 September 2008: Height tops 688 m (2,257 ft), making it the tallest man-made structure ever built, surpassing the previous record-holder, the Warsaw Radio Mast in Konstantynów, Poland.
      • 17 January 2009: Topped out at 818 m (2,684 ft).
      • 1 October 2009: Emaar announces that the exterior of the building is completed.


        Did You Know ?

         

        1. Ten cranes and the world's fastest high-capacity constuction hoists - with a speed of upto 2m/sec (120m/min) are used to move men and material.
        2. The building service/fireman's elevator will have a capacity of 5,500kg and will be theworld's tallest service elevator.
        3. Burj Dubai will be the first mega-high rise in which certaib elevators will be programmedto permit controlled evacuation for certain fire or security events.
        4. Parts of the tower reach upwards in a helical shape, with terraces, there are 26 intotal.
        5. The Burj Dubai's observatory Elevators(double deck cabs) have a capacity for 21 personson each deck and will have the world's longest travel distance from lowest to highest stop.This Elevators will travel at 10 m/sec.
        6. The Burj Dubai observation deck located 442 meters above groubd will be the highestpublicly accessible observation deck in the world.
        7. The curtain wall of the Burj Dubai will be equivalent to 17 football(soccer) fields or 25American football fields.
        8. The tower's peak electricity demand is estimated at 36 mVA, equivalent to roughly 360,000100-watt light bulbs all operating at the same time.
        9. There will be 200 meters of spectacular dancing fountains at the foot of the BurjDubai.
        10. When Completed, Burj Dubai will be the tallest building in the world in all fourcategories recognized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat(CTBUH), which compiles and ranks the world's tallest buildings.
        11. The tower will house one of the first armani hotels.
        12. Samsung Corporation from South Korea is the main building contractor.
        13. The tip of the spire can be seen by a person 95 km (60 miles) away.
        14. At the peak cooling times, the tower will require approximately 10,000 tons of cooling per hour, which is equivalent to the capacity provided by 10,000 tons (22.4 million ibs or 10.2 million kg) of melting ice in one day.
        15. Burj Dubai will contain the world's highest elevator installation.
        16. The amount of rebar used for the tower is 31,400 metric tons - laid end to end this would extend over a quarter of the way around the world.
        17. The Burj Dubai's water system will supply an average of about 946,000 liters (250,000 gallons) of water per day.


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            About The Palm Island/Islands in Dubai

            Saturday, September 25, 2010

            Man-made Dubai Islands

            Some people have described Dubai islands as the 8th wonder of the world. There is no doubt that these manmade islands in Dubai will impress each and every visitor. The islands are built in such a way that it is hard to say they are man-made islands.

            These Dubai islands are completely manmade from scratch in the Dubai coastal line. Constructions of these islands launched after years of planning. Currently Dubai has two island groups.

            Palm Island Dubai

            Dubai Palm Tree Island was the first man-made Dubai Island. The island is built in the shape of a Date Palm Tree. There are three palm tree islands being built in Dubai.
            Dubai Palm Island. The first man-made Dubai      island.

            The Palm Island Jumeirah

            Jumeirah beach is already famous thanks to Burj Al Arab 7 star hotel. The Palm island in Jumeirah will consists of luxury accommodations such as hotels, villas, apartments etc.
            Watch the below video and see what you can expect in Palm Jumeirah.

            Buying properties in Dubai Islands

            Real estate in Dubai islands has become a hot topic among property investors. Even though the price is high, investors can expect a very high capital gain from properties on palm islands and The World island in Dubai.
            Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods and many other celebrities have bought properties in Dubai islands.

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            What is The local currency in Dubai ?

            Friday, September 24, 2010


            Dubai Local Currency


            The local currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham (Dhs) which is divided into 100 fils. The currency is also referred to as AED (Arab Emirate Dirham).
            Exchange rates of all major currencies are published daily in the local newspapers.
            Money Exchanges
            Money exchanges are available all over Dubai, offering good service and reasonable exchange rates, which are often better than the banks. Additionally, hotels will usually exchange money and travellers cheques at the standard hotel rate.
            Credit Cards
            Most shops, hotels and restaurants accept the major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa). Smaller retailers are sometimes less keen to accept credit cards and you may have to pay an extra five percent for processing.
            Banks & ATM's
            Banks offer the full range of commercial and personal banking services.
            Generally banking hours are from Saturday to Thursday 8am – 2pm. Closed on Friday. However, more and more banks are extending their opening hours.
            Most banks operate ATMs, also known as Cash Points or Service Tills, which accept a wide range of cards. Common systems accepted around Dubai - American Express, Cirrus, Global Access, MasterCard, Plus System and VISA. ATMs can be found in all shopping malls, at the airport, at petrol stations and at various street-side locations.
            Most international banks have branches in Dubai, servicing the usual retail and corporate segments. Transfers can be made easily as exchange controls are virtually non-existent, and the Dirham is freely convertible.

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            Information about Dubai's Climate

            Thursday, September 23, 2010


            Dubai's Climate


            The city of Dubai is situated on a coastal strip bordered by a desert and gets very hot and humid in the summer. Cooler, more pleasant weather lasts from the end of September to beginning of May. From May to September the sun is intense and temperatures can touch 50 degree Celsius in the city and even higher in the desert! Due to the scorching heat coupled with a humidity of 80-90% near the coast, you have to refrain from daytime outdoor activities during summer.
            Temperatures range from a low of about 10 degrees Celsius on winter nights, to a high of 48 degrees Celsius in the midday summer heat.
            The months of January and February generally produce the highest rainfall, if any. Usually it amounts to about 13 centimeters, spread over five days per year.
            Due to weather changes around the world, in recent years the winter months in Dubai have seen quite unpredictable weather. Believe it or not, Dubai sometimes gets bouts of heavy rain that leaves streets, roads, and sometimes homes flooded. Of course this is almost always followed by the usual sunshine. Occasionally, heavy winds stir up sandstorms that make driving conditions difficult since visibility on the roads is severely reduced.
            It’s important to know exactly what to expect of the climate in Dubai whether you’re here for leisure, business, or to stay. With this information in hand, you’ll be ready no matter what nature has in store.
            Average Monthly Climate Chart


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            The UAE Vice President launches Dubai Metro

            Wednesday, September 22, 2010


            UAE Vice President launches Dubai Metro

            Dubai: It’s your city. And it’s your Metro now. Fireworks lit up the night sky, motorists honked their horns and scores of onlookers cheered as the first train rolled out of the station, past the towering skyline along Shaikh Zayed Road, opening a new chapter in Dubai’s history.
            Dubai became the first Gulf state to have a metro and joined the league of megacities around the world that have similar transport systems.
            His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, bought the first ticket on the Dubai Metro, after which the first train left Mall of the Emirates station: 09/09/09 will remain etched on a board at the station.
            "I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for this great job. If it weren’t for this collective effort we would not have achieved this. My message to the world is that life is all about challenges and the people of the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, love challenges and we are up to them," Shaikh Mohammad said.
            "I congratulate Shaikh Khalifa and the people of the UAE on this huge achievement. This is an achievement for all Arabs," he said.

            Motorists drove slowly on Shaikh Zayed Road, following the first train out of the station, and some even parked underneath bridges to catch their first glimpse of the blue streak as it emerged on its maiden voyage to Al Rashidiya Station.
            The Metro is part of Shaikh Mohammad’s vision to develop an integrated transport system including the Metro, bus network, marine transport and an advanced road infrastructure.
            The world’s longest automated driverless train system, which cost Dh28 billion, has been launched in a record time of four years. It will carry 1.8 million passengers per day by 2020, according to RTA estimates.

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