Meet the owner of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building, Not Sultan of UAE, Saudi billionaire, name is...
Meet the owner of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building, Not Sultan of UAE, Saudi billionaire, name is…
Burj Khalifa Facts: Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and a marvellous example of engineering. The building represents Dubai and is a synonym for luxury and comfort. People who stay in hotels or buy apartments in Burj Khalifa pay a hefty price to feel the luxury. Lakhs of tourists visit Dubai just to take a glimpse of the world's tallest building. But do you know who the owner of the tallest skyscraper is? Well, it's not the king of Dubai, the Sultan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), or some other Emirati royal. Who Owns Dubai's Burj Khalifa?
The tallest building on the planet is developed by Emaar Properties, a famous Dubai-based real estate firm. The project took six years, from 2004 to 2010, to build one of the finest engineering marvels on Earth. In terms of ownership, the skyscraper is owned by Mohamed Alabbar, an Emirati businessman and real estate tycoon. Alabbar is the founder of Emaar Properties. Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties, headed by Mohamed Alabbar, is responsible for prominent developments including the Dubai Mall, and is currently undertaking construction of the Dubai Creek Tower and Dubai Fountain. Alabbar also heads Eagle Hills, a private Abu Dhabi-based real estate and investment firm.
It is noteworthy that, during his career Alabbar came close to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai. Later, Maktoum became one of Sheikh Mohammed's chief economic advisers. Alabbar worked with Sheikh Mohammed to boost the development work in Dubai, boosting its tourism industry and global reputation
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