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With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009.
Burj Khalifa building has been launched in 2010 and now it is a busy tourist center in the city. The government’s choice to diversify itself from the oil economy makes Dubai a dream place of people around the globe and to gain worldwide recognition and is based on these developments which include the development of Burj Khalifa.
Dubai has risen as a must see destination in the past decade. Dubai has spent a lot of effort on getting themselves on the global tourism map and as a must visit destination.
Tom cruise in the movie, Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol, scaled to 2,722 foot above the floor the Burj Khalifa and did his own stunts for the film.
Burj Khalifa also displays daily light shows on special occasions. The video is made up of vibrant colours and is accompanied with lively music.
Most of the countries have on arrival visa, especially if you are headed to USA
Take a stopover at Dubai
Stay at one of hotels along E 11 road -Sheikh Zayed Road filled with sprawling skyscrapers
Go for a [desert safari]. Lot of providers available and can be found via travel sites like Viator, Tripadvisor
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. We love travel and exploring new places and culture. We started this blog to share our travel journeys, experiences and planning information and of course some pictures of the destinations. We hope to provide some insight about the destinations visited by us and to inspire other people to travel more. We have full time jobs but we make sure we use every opportunity to get out and explore the wonderful creation around us.
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