After much fanfare and great expectations, Dubai introduced Burj Khalifa to the world as not only the worlds largest building, but a pinnacle of Dubai's wealth, power and prestige.  The opening ceremony of Burj Khalifa was watched by millions, whose extravagance was unmatched.  In order to further drive home the image of its massive size, Dubai invited two expert base jumpers, Omar Al Hegelan and Nasser Al Neyadi, to break the world record for highest jump from a man made... Full Story

Dubai, UAE After a week of the opening of world's tallest man made structure, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, two expert base jumpers Omar Al Hegelan and Nasser Al Neyadi jumped off the top of the building to create the record fort he highest jump from a man-made structure.   Omar Al Hegelan and Nasser Al Neyadi leapt 2,205 feet from the top of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai before free-falling for 10 seconds then deploying their parachutes.Both men are expert skydivers and obtained... Full Story

Dubai, UAE Watch the amazing fireworks show from Dubai as ruler Sheikh Mohammed unveils the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa (earlier Burj Dubai, changed to honor SheikhKhalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan is the ruler of the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi who helped Dubai with the 6 billion dollar debt last month).   Surprising those gathered on Monday evening for an opening ceremony lit up by fireworks, the Burj Dubai, whose height was officially given as 828 metres or 2717 feet, became... Full Story