Emaar Properties claims Burj Dubai as world’s tallest building
Sunday, July 22, 2007
United Arab Emirates (UAE) developer Emaar Properties has claimed that their Burj Dubai commercial and residential tower, currently under construction, has become the world's tallest building, reaching a height of 512.1 metres (or 1,680 feet) and 141 storeys.
The current official record holder, Taipei 101 of Taiwan, has a height of 508 metres and 101 storeys, and will...