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Dubai: world’s tallest tower to open this year
Posted on 07/23/09
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The Dubai developer building the world's tallest skyscraper says the tower is on track to open this year, though the exact date remains uncertain.
Emaar Properties said in a brief emailed statement Monday that the shiny metal and glass Burj Dubai "is scheduled to open this year." The statement said more details will be provided later.
The company previously said the more than 2,600-foot (800-meter) tower, whose facade still appears incomplete, would open in September.
Abu Dhabi's The National newspaper reported Monday that the skyscraper's opening would be delayed until December.
Emaar's profits and share price have been hurt by falling property prices in Dubai and elsewhere