In Focus | Burj Khalifa
Burj Dubai: Best of YouTube
From base jumping of the world's tallest tower to a quirky visit to the premises, we bring you a selection of the best YouTube videos on Burj Dubai
- Compiled by Samreen Hayat, Multimedia Editor
- Published: 11:30 January 3, 2010
- Image Credit: YouTube screen grab
- A screengrab from the YouTube video 'On top of Burj Dubai's spire'
View from the top:
Voice quivering and hand-shaking, one brave man made it to the top of the Burj Dubai spire and filmed it for all to see. The result (although shaky and out of focus) is quite spectacular. See for yourself. Caution: if heights make you queasy, this video might not be for you thanks to the very obvious wobbling and gravity-defying views.
This incredible video from the brave people at ImreDubai (which now requires you to log in) shows an even better view from the current highest point in the sky - Burj Dubai's spire.
Window cleaning:
What exactly does it take to clean the tallest tower in the world? A couple ropes, some harnesses and a whole lot of will power. Not a job for the faint-hearted, I'm afraid.
Look before you leap:
Two men took the plunge - literally - by base-jumping off the world's highest tower and landing in a bit of hot water. Both were arrested and fined for their illegal (but gutsy) attempt. Still makes for quite a thrilling video though.
Lightning strikes:
Consider this equation: tall tower plus thunderstorm equals electrifying experience. See it to believe it.
Teddy bear trip:
In perhaps one of the quirkiest and most amusing clips out there, this video follows the adventure of Teddy as he (or she?) makes its way through the Burj Dubai construction site.
Evolution:
From a piece of desert to an architectural masterpiece, experience the evolution from land into skycraper in this animated videos.
Site visit:
See this video for a sneak-peak of what's in store. Still very much a work-in-progress at the time this video was made, but thrilling nonetheless.
Timelapse:
Six years are condensed into thirty seconds in this timelapse taken by Samsung, the engineers behind the Burj Dubai.
Videos
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Fireworks dazzle at Burj Khalifa
Iconic Burj Khalifa tower opens with a spectacular pyrotechnics show
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Inside the Burj Khalifa
GNTV gets a glimpse inside the world's tallest tower right from the top
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Dubai fountain
The world's biggest fountain starts firing up its jets at Burj Dubai
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All systems go for Burj Khalifa launch
Specialists scale Burj Khalifa to prepare for pyrotechnic show
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Building of Burj Khalifa
A photographic journey of construction of the Burj Khalifa
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Burj Khalifa in a day
Changing face of world's tallest tower Burj Khalifa from dawn till dusk
In pictures
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Pictures of the opening of the Burj Khalifa
Crowds pour in to witness a grandiose opening of the world's tallest skyscraper
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Pictures from Burj Khalifa observation deck
Take in the spectacular view of Dubai from the Burj Khalifa observation deck
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Keeping Burj Khalifa sparkling
we take a look at how one firm is hoping to keep the Burj Khalifa shining.
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Facts on the world's largest skyscraper
Burj Khalifa has changed the skyline of the emirate
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History rising: The iconic Burj Khalifa
Charting the rise of the Burj Khalifa on its first anniversary
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Top ten tallest buildings in the world
Burj Khalifa is the latest in a tall line of skyscrapers
