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Once upon a time (not so long ago), the Burj Khalifa was just concrete under construction - a very different sight from today ...

Burj Dubai, the tower developed by Emaar Properties and designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, is now the second tallest building in the world, 468.1 metres (1,535.8 ft) high and with 130 storeys.

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Dubai's super-sized skyline is already home to the world's tallest skyscraper. Now, it is set to welcome the world's second tallest, too. The Burj Azizi broke ground in January this year, but its ...

(CNN) — Dubai’s super-sized skyline is already home to the world’s tallest skyscraper. Now, it is set to welcome the world’s second tallest, too. The Burj Azizi broke ground in January this year, but ...