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Emaar’s flagship project, the Burj Khalifa tower, is to be officially opened on January 4, 2010 on the anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s accession. Although the final height of the $4bn development is still a closely guarded secret, it tops out above 800m tall – making it the world’s tallest tower.

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The world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa is 828 metres (2,716.5 ft) high

United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 05 - 2010 at 17:00
The world's tallest tower, developed by Emaar Properties, was unveiled to a crowd of thousands and the world in a crescendo of fireworks, lasers and fountain displays.

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