Burj Dubai Skyscraper - Simply Unbelievable

This is a new photo of the Burj Dubai skyscraper taken recently on August 8, 2008. The Burj Dubai is a skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure on Earth, despite being incomplete. Construction began on September 21, 2004, and it is expected to be completed and ready for occupation in September 2009.

Here is the full size photo of the burj dubai. The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about US$4.1 billion. Also, here is another angle of this building taken by Yurick.

7 Comments

Comment by Hymanshu on August 17, 2008 at 10:40pm: awesome shot

Comment by Berk Nash on August 18, 2008 at 7:40am: Awesome --this has to be the greatest shot very--don't know what eles to say ----Fantastic!!!!!!!!

Comment by Scinta on August 23, 2008 at 4:48pm: Check out my page for a couple more amazing shots of this tower.

Comment by DAVID HOBCOTE on August 24, 2008 at 4:57am: took this earlier this month hanging out of a bell jet ranger heli at 26000 feet seemed a good idea at the time!! check out more pictures @ gizmodo.com & enter david hobcote into the search bar you may need to hold onto your seat if veiwing on a large monitor !

Comment by Scinta on August 24, 2008 at 5:32am: mmmm........ever thought of getting into macro photography, David?

Comment by DAVID HOBCOTE on August 25, 2008 at 4:03am: No always been afraid of the lows !

Comment by Richard S. on August 29, 2008 at 12:23pm: That is one of the most impressive photos I have ever seen. Nice work David. I can't believe you fit the whole building in the frame and made it look awesome.