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Burj Dubai - Grand Opening Today

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Mathloom, Jan 4, 2010.

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  1. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist
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    It's about time! :)


     
    #1 Mathloom, Jan 4, 2010
  2. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    I just felt Abu Dhabi cringe and grit its teeth... :)

    Incredible structure nonetheless.
     
    #2 Dr of Dunk, Jan 4, 2010
  3. rhino17

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  4. meh

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    Holy crap. 1/2 a mile tall and elevators going faster than our city street speed limit. That's just mind-boggling.
     
    #4 meh, Jan 4, 2010
  5. Deckard

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    While the building blows me away, I just don't see how Dubai can support having it. The population is around 1.7 million, a small fraction of whom are citizens. Heck, the population of the entire U.A.E. is a bit over 8 million, with less than 22% nationals. To fill this building, and the many, many other buildings already there or being built, in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, requires a huge influx of outsiders with a bunch of money, not the workers who can't live in these edifices.

    I can think of many countries where this building could have been constructed and viable, but here? Guess we'll see.
     
    #5 Deckard, Jan 4, 2010
  6. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist
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    It's split between retail, commercial, residential and hotel. Lots of restaurants as well. Many many floors are not for sale and will be given to government entities.

    One more thing is that tons of people from Abu Dhabi are moving to Dubai but keeping their jobs in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.. Renting in Abu Dhabi is ridiculously expensive and supply is still not close to meeting demand.

    Regardless, these things are not made to create profit. It was always planned as a landmark with profits being a secondary goal. If it breaks even, then it is a terriffic investment already.

    On that....

     
    #6 Mathloom, Jan 4, 2010
  7. Two Sandwiches

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    The Numbers: (cont'd.): 1 Big beacon for terrorists to target, right in their own backyard.
     
    #7 Two Sandwiches, Jan 4, 2010
  8. Christopher

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    It must be terrible having to spend all that money for a fake penis.
     
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  9. rocketsjudoka

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    That's amazing the Burj is already turning a profit. I figured with Dubai's real estate market on the verge of collapse they wouldn't be able to get anywhere near full occupancy on that tower.
     
    #9 rocketsjudoka, Jan 4, 2010
  10. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    now it's time to find a plane to...nevermind.....
     
    #10 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 4, 2010
  11. Zboy

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    Cool. Another skyscraper for me to go visit. I would like to visit most if not all of the skyscrapers that were on the "tallest" list.
     
    #11 Zboy, Jan 4, 2010
  12. mleahy999

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    Taking a 40 MPH elevator isn't how I like to start my day.
     
    #12 mleahy999, Jan 4, 2010
  13. rocketsjudoka

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    Don't eat a big breakfast.
     
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  14. JuanValdez

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    That's what I was thinking. Spectacular building. It's going to hurt when the building eventually gets knocked down.
     
    #14 JuanValdez, Jan 4, 2010
  15. Qball

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    lol yes right in their own backyards....because everyone in Dubai is a terrorist :rolleyes:
     
    #15 Qball, Jan 4, 2010
  16. Two Sandwiches

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    Lol. Sensitive much?

    Or how about this? You ever notice the proximity of Dubai to places like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen? If you're that sensitive to my comment, I'm assuming you have.... :rolleyes:
     
    #16 Two Sandwiches, Jan 4, 2010
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    Not sure I understand what you think they have to gain over knocking down a new crown jewel of the middle east.
     
    #17 Brando2101, Jan 4, 2010
  18. SamFisher

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    I think there's some creative accounting behind that claim.
     
    #18 SamFisher, Jan 4, 2010
  19. Shovel Face

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    It would suck if you worked on the top floor, then go out to your car only to realize you left your car keys up there.
     
    #19 Shovel Face, Jan 4, 2010
  20. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    More like bold faced lying.

    Got to avoid that debtors prison you know.

    ;)

    DD
     
    #20 DaDakota, Jan 4, 2010
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