Burj Dubai opening delayed by four months

Dubai: The opening of Burj Dubai has been delayed by about four months, Emaar Properties said on Tuesday.

At a conference, Emaar Chairman Mohammad Al Abbar said, "We are about four months late," but did not give any reason for the delay.

Construction on Burj Dubai was expected to be complete by the end of 2008.

However, Al Abbar did add that Dubai Mall will open on August 31.

Construction on Burj Dubai was expected to be complete by the end of 2008.