Burj Dubai was already the world’s tallest building and tallest free-standing structure. Now standing at 160 storeys it is taller than Taipei 101 (508 metres; 1667ft) in Taiwan and CN Tower (553 ...
It held its distinction as the tallest building in the world for nearly 40 years ... Its facades transformed as they rose from masonry on the lower floors to glass and steel above.
It was officially inaugurated in January 2010. It holds several world records such as the title of the tallest building, tallest free-standing structure, highest number of stories, highest ...