Burj Dubai Closes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The world’s tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks. via World’s tallest tower closed a month after opening – Travel- msnbc.com.

Nearly 30,000 Dubai hotel rooms in pipeline – STR Global – Construction & Industry – ArabianBusiness.com

A total of 442 hotels and 120,440 rooms are currently in the Middle East/Africa hotel development pipeline, according to the latest statistics published by STR Global. via Nearly 30,000 Dubai hotel rooms in pipeline – STR Global – Construction & Industry – ArabianBusiness.com.