World’s Tallest Building – Empty
Burj Khalifa – Closed
The world’s tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed just a month after it opened. The viewing area had been the only portion of the 2,717 foot building open to the public and it is now indefinitely closed amid Dubai’s struggle to revive it’s economy.
Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure of the Burj Khalifa. But little has been reported by the spire’s owner leaving it unclear if any of the empty floors will be open any time soon.
From Archinet:
The precise cause of the £960m ($1.5bn) Dubai skyscraper’s temporary shutdown remained unclear. In a brief statement responding to questions, the building’s owner, Emaar Properties, blamed the closure on “unexpected high traffic”, but then suggested that electrical problems were also at fault.
“Technical issues with the power supply are being worked on by the main and subcontractors and the public will be informed upon completion,” the company said, adding it is “committed to the highest quality standards at Burj Khalifa”.
More at: Archinet
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Tags: "Urban Planning", Burj Khalifa, Dubai