Why is Dubai building the tallest building in the world?

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The discussion centers around the construction of the Burj Dubai, set to become the world's tallest building at 800 meters, surpassing the Petronas Towers by 350 meters. The motivations behind such ambitious projects are questioned, with some suggesting it stems from a desire for prestige rather than practical needs. Concerns about the practicality of high-rise living, including the duration of elevator travel, are raised. Speculation about the prince's motivations hints at a potential awareness of dwindling oil resources. The conversation also touches on broader themes of national identity and the implications of foreign influence in the region.
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http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996781
"The construction of what will be the world's tallest building is set to begin in Dubai, United Arab Emirates"

"The Burj Dubai tower will stand 800 metres tall - just 5 metres shy of half a mile - once completed in 2008. That will be a full 350 metres taller that the tallest floored in the world today, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur."

This fever for constructing high buildings have always struck me. I can't see any motivation for it, other than the childish "I have a building than is tallest than yours, :-p "
I'm also curious about how long can be the duration of the lift travel to go from the floor to the top
 
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I have no idea why the prince suddenly wants all these big projects. Maybe he realizes his oil is running out? Anyway you should see this too. Hmmm :rolleyes: I think I'll take New Zealand. I'm sure an American would buy France and raise the American flag there :smile:
 
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I have no idea why the prince suddenly wants all these big projects. Maybe he realizes his oil is running out? Anyway you should see this too. Hmmm :rolleyes: I think I'll take New Zealand. I'm sure an American would buy France and raise the American flag there :smile:


Only to realize he's in the persian gulf, holding an American flag and promptly find himself being shot at, kidnapped, murdered, and otherwise violated.
 

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