Burj Khalifa - the tallest man made structure in the world, standing at a mighty 828m, and extends to over 160 stories. It is an impressive and iconic building which graces the Dubai skyline like its very own Northern Star. Wherever you are in the capital you can look up and navigate yourself across the bustling city, by this magnificent landmark.
There is an observation deck on the 124th floor, and the Otis SKYWAY double deck elevator will transport visitors at an amazing 10 metres per second which is very close to 40mph….so my advice don’t hit a child whilst riding the elevator !
The journey to the top is an ear popping experience and lasts just over 1 minute, and then you’re free to enjoy the views of Dubai (smog permitting).
The tallest tower in the world was built by a truly international team comprising American architects, Korean building contractors and not forgetting the south Asian migrant workers.
As you come to realise in this part of the world the chain gangs of little brown men, do not receive any acknowledgement for their efforts and sacrifices in constructing Dubai’s magnificent buildings. In fact they don’t even receive a fair wage, 12 hours in the sun, 6 days a week and for all your efforts you’ll be lucky to receive $4 per day.
Not happy? Then how do you fancy being deported?
This is modern day slavery, I know America was built on the back of the slave trade but I thought mankind had progressed ….but clearly this is not so.
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| view from top of Burj Khalifa of Dubai fountain |
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