Kids News - Current Events
The World's Tallest Building Shuts Down!
Just about a month ago, the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, opened amidst much fanfare in Dubai. Last weekend however, the makestic building suffered a major setback, which has forced an indefinte shutdown.
World's Tallest Skyscraper Finally Opens . . . . . . With A Different Name!
After almost five years of construction, the world's tallest building - the Burj Dubai, was finally declared opened amidst much fanfare today. In his opening ceremony speech, Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, not only revealed its final height, but also, its new name.
Dubai Hosts World's Most Expensive Launch Party
If you thought the fireworks at the opening of the Summer Olympics in Beijing were spectacular, you will be even more amazed by the ones staged for the party held in Dubai last night, to celebrate the opening of the $1.5 billion Atlantis Resort.
World's Tallest Building Keeps Growing And Growing And . . . . .
At 2,296 feet (700 meters) the Burj Dubai has surpassed not only the tallest skyscraper in the World, but also the tallest antenna, and the tallest manmade structure - the Warsaw radio mast in Poland. And they are not done yet - The final height remains a secret, known only to to a handful of designers.
The Building Of The Future
Imagine living in a house that rotates on its own - now imagine the same house with 80 floors, all rotating, moving and changing shape constantly. Welcome to the 'Dynamic Tower', a new luxury condominium complex expected to start construction soon in Dubai.
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