| From 1949 up to the present and a peek to the future... Burj Dubai is still under construction and yet another mega structure is on the line. The AL BURJ, at 1200 meters tall or 1km, more than 200 floors, it will be 30% taller than Burj Dubai which is currently the tallest in the world. ONLY IN DUBAI! Written accounts documenting the existence of the city have existed at least 150 years prior to the formation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A majority of the emirate's revenues are from trade, manufacturing and financial services. Revenues from petroleum and natural gas contribute less than 6% (2006) of Dubai's US$ 37 billion economy (2005). Dubai has attracted world-wide attention through innovative real estate projects and sports events. This increased attention, coinciding with its emergence as a world business hub, has also highlighted human rights issues concerning its largely foreign workforce. |
