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12 ❯❯ Top 10 Dubai and Abu Dhabi Highlights

Burj Khalifa
and Around

Opened in 2010, the Burj Khalifa is by far the tallest building
on the planet (828 m/2,716 ft). Its needle-thin outline soars
high above Dubai and is visible from almost 100 km (62 miles)
away. The Burj was planned as the centre piece of the multi-
billion-dollar Downtown Dubai development, but only when
prompted by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed did architects
consider making it the tallest building in the world and a
true symbol of Dubai’s
towering ambitions.
Armani Hotel
1
Occupying several
of the Burj’s lower floors
is the world’s first Armani
Hotel, showcasing the
famous Italian designer’s
chic minimalist style
(below). The hotel boasts
some very trendy bars
and restaurants, which
are open to non-guests
for meals and drinks.

Burj Khalifa
The Exhibition
2 3
Lake
Interesting displays
scattered around the The two observation
entrance foyer and en decks offer incredible
route to the observation views for miles around.
decks chart the history The views straight down
of the construction of the over Downtown Dubai
Burj, commemorating are particularly stunning,
some of the leading with buildings reduced to
figures involved. A display the size of neat models,
of fascinating photos also clustered around the
show the tower when it intense-blue outline of
was under construction. the Burj Khalifa Lake.
NEED TO KNOW Armani Hotel: 04 888 3888; cheaper for floor 124 if
MAP C6 www.armanihotels.com pre-booked online, but
Burj Khalifa: Sheikh The Address Downtown: prices rise for sunset.
Combination tickets for
Mohammed bin Rashid 04 436 8888; floors 124 and 148 must
Boulevard, Dubai; 04 888 www.theaddress.com be pre-booked and also
8888; open 8:30am–6pm • The two observation decks cost more at sunset.
Sat–Thu, 2:30–8:30pm Fri;
adm: adults AED 125–500; are on floors 124 and 148. • Visit in the evening to
children AED 95–500; Entrance is via the Dubai watch the Dubai Fountain
www.burjkhalifa.ae Mall (see p73). Tickets are (see p71) perform to music.

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