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Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to 911 completed high-rises, 88 of which stand taller than 180 metres (591 ft). The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises 828 metres (2,717 ft) and contains 163 floors. The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010. The second-tallest building in Dubai is the 414-metre (1,358 ft) Princess Tower, which also stands as the world's tallest residential skyscraper.[3] The skyscrapers of Dubai are, for the most part, clustered in three different locations. The land along Sheikh Zayed Road was the first to develop, followed by the Dubai Marina neighborhood and the Business Bay district. Today, Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region.[8] Although Dubai's economy was historically built on the oil industry, the emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, real estate, and financial services.[9][10][11] Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, such as the world's tallest Burj Khalifa, in addition to ambitious development projects including man-made islands, hotels, and some of the largest shopping malls in the region and the world. This increased attention has also highlighted labor and human rights issues concerning the city's largely South Asian paid workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008--2009 as a result of the worldwide economic downturn following the financial crisis of 2007-2008.] However, Dubai has made a steady and gradual recovery with help coming from neighboring emirates. The handful of new projects that are in the pipeline have been able to help Dubai real estate make a comeback Burj Khalifa At 828m (2,717ft), the Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building featuring the world's first Armani Hotel, a mall, restaurants, a fitness centre and the world's highest public observation deck, 'At the Top', on the 124th floor, offering unparalleled views of the city. The skyscraper, which opened in 2010 in Downtown Dubai, remains Dubai's latest must-see attraction. Opening Times: Sun-Wed 1000-2200, Thurs-Sat 1000-midnight. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 1 Emaar Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates Telephone: (04) 888 8124. Website: www.burjkhalifa.ae