New Tallest Building in the World

Burj Dubai was renamed Burj Khalifa during the grand opening on 4th January. I believe the world is watching the wonderful opening ceremony on that day as the ceremony shows to the world no sign of economy recession in Dubai. Burj Dubai was completed later in the schedule following the hit of recession in the city. On 4th January, Burj Khalifa officially overtake Taipei 101 as the world tallest man made structure. Burj Khalifa was started to construct back in 2004 and has a final height of 828m which the top can be viewed from almost 100km away.

Beside being the tallest, the tower holds many new world records such as world's highest swimming pool and world's fastest elevators. No new tower is expected to beat the height of the Burj Khalifa in the next 10 years. If there are any, maybe that will be the first kilometre height tower. The completion of Burj Khalifa has set the new standard for architecture, engineering and construction. Things are expected to get better and better. Really can't imagine the skyscraper going to build in the future.