[MJC///M3]

Originally Posted by f=ma

...wrong oil only makes up 6% of dubai's revenue. Dubai became rich because it established itself as a financial hub for banking and finance such as New York, Hong Kong, and London.

+1. Tourism has also become a major source of revenue as well.

[lucas.kent]

I'd love to see it in person. What an architectural marvel.

[jlstyle]

I'm pretty damn proud that I was in part of this project.

[Javi335]

oooh, all these arabs/asian new rich delerium's, trying to emulate the shining splendor of the raising New Yorks, Chicagos etc , when back in the days they build his towers.That was true "belle epoque".

Sorry dudes, america and his mitic skycrapers and cities, there's always would be only one, not matter if even yall touch the sky.Said by a european.

[xg3]

as expected, thats what burning 60 billion dollars look like...

[Tondtar]

Highest Base Jump From Tallest Building

http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15...lding-17519505

[f=ma]

Originally Posted by MJC///M3

+1. Tourism has also become a major source of revenue as well.

i've been to dubai a few times for business. that place is fucking expensive, wouldnt advise going for vacation.

[MCMLXXXIX]

burj khalifa observatory - $30

empire state building - $25

i have to say this is by far the only thing i see priced fairly in the UAE haha

[TotalPower]

You guys clearly haven't seen this video from...a few months ago...

[len56]

if someone tripped and set off the fireworks in the wrong way... that building would be part of the earth again