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Home Whats happening This Day in History 04-01-2023 12:12 PM Ammon News - On January 4, 2010, amidst a splendid fireworks display, the Burj Dubai – the tallest building in the world – was officially opened by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Burj Dubai, was later renamed Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is about 2,722 feet (829.8 meters) tall. With its inauguration, the Burj Khalifa ousted the Taipei 101, a 1,671 feet (509.2 meter) tower as the tallest building in the world – a record held by Taipei 101 since 2004. The building is now part of the 490-acre Downtown Dubai area and is located at the ‘First Interchange’ on Sheikh Zayed Road. The inaugural ceremony held 1,325 days after work started was attended by over 6,000 guests.

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Ammon News - On January 4, 2010, amidst a splendid fireworks display, the Burj Dubai – the tallest building in the world – was officially opened by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The Burj Dubai, was later renamed Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is about 2,722 feet (829.8 meters) tall. With its inauguration, the Burj Khalifa ousted the Taipei 101, a 1,671 feet (509.2 meter) tower as the tallest building in the world – a record held by Taipei 101 since 2004.

The building is now part of the 490-acre Downtown Dubai area and is located at the ‘First Interchange’ on Sheikh Zayed Road. The inaugural ceremony held 1,325 days after work started was attended by over 6,000 guests.

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