Architecture is an art which depicts the deepest corners of mankind’s imaginations. The contours, the dimensions, the design and the aesthetics all contribute in creations so magnificent and mesmerizing that they are breath taking. In the same context, man has outperformed his wildest dreams by constructing mega structures which talk to clouds and heavens. These tallest buildings compete with one another by their heights. Following are the ten tallest structures in this regard around the globe:

1. Burj Khalifa

Finished in year 2010, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE stands as the “Tallest Building in the World”. It is also known as Khalifa Tower in Arabic and has 900 apartments currently in its vicinity. With 162 floors and 2,716 ft in height, it is the tallest man made structure in the history.

2. Two International Finance Centre

Completed back in 2003, Two IFC is a 415 m tall building, the second largest building in Hong Kong. It is said to have more than 88 floors and is considered to be one of the tallest sky scrapers in the world.

3. Taipei 101

In the country of Taiwan, stands what’s considered to be the second tallest building called Taipei 101. 1,671 ft in height with 101 floors, it was completed in 2004. It was initially symbolized as the evolution of technology and Asian culture.

4. PETRONAS Towers

Both towers with heights of 1,483 ft each, containing 88 floors were completed in the year 1998 at Kuala Lumpur. Before Taipei 101 in 2004, these twin towers of Malaysia were ranked as the tallest towers of the world.

5. Jin Mao Tower

A 1,380 ft beast stands high and mighty in Shanghai called the Jin Mao Tower.

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The Guinness Book of World Records has entries around the globe for the most expectacular feats achieved. One such record was set in Dubai, UAE. Dubai is the most expensive and largest city in the world. So it is no surprise that astonishing records should be set here.

New World Record:

The new world record set in Dubai is of the largest number of brands advertised on a single billboard. The billboard is 10 meters high and 100 meters wide. It was unveiled in Dubai Festival City. It advertises 1233 logos.

History of UAE’s Guinness Records:

UAE has 78 world records. It is one of the most record breaking cities in the world. This fact was recognized by none other than Adam Wide, the creative director of Guinness World Records.

Discovery Exhibition Organizers:

This is a team of 70 members. Their project of creating a world record was called UAE logos. They worked over a year in persuading different companies to advertise their brands on this billboard and make their project a success.

Significance of this World Record:

It was a collaboration of different companies on a massive scale to achieve this world record. Every logo belongs to a different brand in the UAE. No logo is repeated. There was surely lots of co-ordination and logistics involved in making this a success.

Verification of the World Record:

A representative from Guinness World Records verified each and every logo and made sure there were no repetitions or fake logos. The verification took four hours to complete because of the huge number of logos. Read the full story

Since 1960s Dubai has developed with unbelievable pace and style. If we look at today’s Dubai and compare it with 1960s Dubai we will feel the difference which is hard to believe. Here we will look at the Dubai of 1960s, few buildings which are identity of Dubai, how they look in 1960s and how they developed.

Popular Places

The famous Clock Tower at the roundabout of Almakhtum Bridge. Roads were not as crowdie as now near that roundabout there was Dubai Trade School situated which was inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid to educate trade skills to the young generation. Near by Dubai Industrial Gases and Oxygen Company is situated where different gases were manufactured for industrial use as well as other purposes to meet the demands of local manufacturers and also to export as well. Behind the Clock Tower The famous Philips building was there which was one of the initial high rise buildings in Dubai. In early 70s a part of that of the building collapsed resultantly crushing many cars but luckily without causing injury to any person. The building was than demolished. Most of the mentioned buildings are demolished now.

Dubai Airport in 1960s

Airport facilities in 1960s were smallest as compare to today’s one of most facilitated airport in Asia. Dubai Airport in 1960s consists of a compressed sand runway, an undersized terminal building along with a service building attached with the terminal building. Facilities were least as compare to now.  The rulers of Dubai decided to build a new and modern airport. It was decided that new airport will be built at Al Ghusais. Place was chosen for the location of new Airport because it situated close the Dubai City and easy to get to for everyone.

Development Work During 60s

In 1962 Al Maktoum Bridge Road Ramp and Dubai Creek started to build. Both the project was built by Overseas AST. AST was an Austrian Engineering and Construction Company starts its working in Dubai since 1959. AST was responsible for building many of Dubai’s famous projects. Read the full story

Some buildings are built for higher purpose, which make them famous and unique. These buildings become an identity of a country. Here is an account of some of these buildings.

1. The Giza Pyramids

Giza pyramids are the only ancient wonders left in the world. They were built during Third and Fourth Dynasty as tombs for three pharaohs. The oldest of the three pyramids was built between 2551 and 2531 BC by Khufu. The second one was built between 2558 and 2532 BC by Khufu’s grand son Khafre and the third one belongs to Menkaure, Khafre’s son. It was completed around 2490 BC.

These pyramids have intrigued the mankind for centuries. They were the tallest buildings of the world until 1300, when Lincoln Cathedral was built.

2. Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is a symbol of a man’s love for his wife and is a crown jewel of India. It was built as a tomb of Emperor Aurungzeb’s third wife, who died while giving birth to their fourteenth child. Its construction started in 1632. It took 20000 workers and craftsmen to build Taj Mahal. It was completed in 1648. Emperor is also buried beside his wife.

It was protected by Indian government in World War II by erecting scaffoldings around it to misguide the German and Japanese bombers. Nowadays it is under the threat of acid rain and pollution in the Agra city, which is turning its white marble yellow.

3. The Colosseum

One of the most distinguishing feats achieved by the Ancient Romans was the construction of Colosseum. It was imagined by Emperor Vespasian. He funded its construction from the vast treasure seized during the Great Jewish Revolt in 70 AD.

Its construction began between 70 and 72 AD. It was three story arena and gathers 50000 spectators. Its construction was completed in 80 AD and was officially opened by Titus, son of Vespasian.  It was used for mock sea battles, animal hunt and public spectacles.  Later, it was used as a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine. Nowadays it is a popular tourist attraction in Rome.

4. Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia was built between 532 and 537 by byzantine on the 4th century’s church site. It is situated in Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople.

It has a huge 102 foot dome which is 182 feet high. Other features are countless mosaics, the marble doors, the loge of Empress, library of Sultan Mahmud 1 and the marble jars.  The first church was built in 360 by Emperor Constantine. Later, second church was built by his son, Theodosius in 405. In 532, Hagia Sophia was built by Justinian. It was the third and the last church.

In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by Sultan Mehmet II. He turned it into a mosque. Other Sultans made various additions later on.

5. Eiffel Tower

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You might have heard a lot of things about Dubai, like hotels in Dubai, currency of Dubai, jobs in Dubai, Dubai pictures, map of Dubai, working in Dubai, service in Dubai, Burj ul Arab, Dubai. Apart of these things, you may also like to have knowledge about Dubai bars and belly dance holding at Dubai coasts as well as at various clubs. Dubai is actually a fortress of very progressive views in the Middle East.

The most extremists and conformists’ sect of people abhor it. These people are small in numbers. However, people from all over the globe including U.S congregate here. Conceivably one of the reasons is extravagant New Year evening here.

Clubs that are not Very Common

In Dubai, you will find bunch of specific type of clubs. Not many of the people have knowledge about these clubs. However, these provide you a unique kind of experience. Foreigners should go there with their friends to enjoy more. It is better to not visit these clubs alone.

Belly Dancers from all Over the World

These clubs exhibit the show of Belly Dancers. You may not be a keen watcher of Belly dance, but in restaurants you will experience that majority of these belly dancers are not Arab only. Now this art has also gained popularity in North and South America. In fact in UAE, you will stumble upon belly dancers belonging to, Romania, Mexico, Brazil, etc. The duet show dancers in Dubai would aim to be diplomat of various nations. The main objective of these dance shows is to entertain the visitors, elevate their moods with the rousing exquisiteness and freshness.

A little about Belly Dancing

The belly dancing is one of the ancient styles of conventional Arabic amusement. The places to hold these are normally Arabian nightclubs or clandestine social gatherings. Nevertheless, these dances have got fame all over the world.

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