Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai and probably the world. With a height of 828m and 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is in Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. Burj is in the main business district in in Dubai. Burj Khalifa has three separate outdoor observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, from which you get a good view of Downtown Dubai. The observation decks are equipped with high-powered telescopes to get a good view of the city. Refreshments are served at the Sky Lounge on the 148th floor. Admission prices for At The Top will vary according to the time of the visit and the level of the observation decks.
Burj Khalifa
At.Mosphere is a restaurant on the 122nd floor. The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows that give you a unique view of Dubai.
Light up of Burj Khalifa
The Development
This is a large-scale, mixed-use development. The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The construction of this building was based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the building. It contains 30,000 flats, nine hotels, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential skyscrapers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. The malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai surrounding Burj Khalifa have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole.
The Building
The shiny aluminum and stainless-steel cladding to reflect the sun, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Its special glass is reflective and stops the heat getting in. It takes 36 workers three to four months to clean the entire exterior. The unmanned cleaning system developed in Melbourne, Australia cleans the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan
The building is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For the development of the Burj Khalifa project both Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent money. Outside the building, there is the Dubai Fountain which is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares of man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the centre of the Downtown development in Dubai
Etihad Museum is located in the Al-Mina district, next to Pearl Jumeirah, a scenic island in Dubai. It consists of a parabolic-shaped Pavilion structure. It is equipped with a library, an education centre, a temporary exhibition hall, and a restaurant. Etihad Museum, spread over 25,000 sq m, tells the story of how the UAE was founded. It sits in the very place where the constitution was signed in 1971. It is also adorned with seven columns, which symbolize the pens used to sign the union agreement. Its parabolic roof represents the sheet of paper upon which the declaration was written. The ‘envelope’ shaped design of the Visitor’s Pavilion is an architectural marvel that combines innovative design and intelligent engineering exhibiting a strong structural foundation while maintaining the sense of lightness of the ‘floating paper’ effect.
Etihad Museum
The Etihad Museum was formerly called the Union House. The UAE flag was hoisted here for the first time here. The museum collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United Arab Emirates in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.
Founding fathers of the UAE
The interactive and educational exhibits help one to understand how the seven Emirates became the UAE. It also shows important historical events before the union. There are pictures of the founding fathers of the UAE. It holds artifacts from old passports to personal artifacts of the rulers of United Arab Emirates.
Founding fathers of UAE
Pavilions of Etihad Museum
The shows include UAE’s extraordinary economic development since its independence. The museum has eight permanent pavilions. Pavilion 1 shows a documentary film about the history of the UAE. Pavilion Two houses an interactive map that shows the era before the formation of the federation. Pavilion Three displays an interactive timeline that demonstrates key historical events before the formation of the union. Pavilion four gives an interactive guide to the formation of the union. Pavilion Five gives an interactive guide to the formation of the union. Pavilion Six depicts the important moments and challenges confronted the founding fathers before 1971, which led to the formation of thr Union. Pavilion Seven is dedicated to the UAE Constitution and includes the actual declaration itself. Pavilion Eight is the final pavilion is an open gallery celebrating the newborn nation.
It is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission and a tour start at AED 35. It is necessary to book a time slot for your visit.
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There are both public and private schools in Dubai. Private schools account for 90% of education. There are American, British, French or other curricula. French Baccalaureate is an example.
There are a number of government-owned schools in Dubai. The language of instruction in public schools is Arabic, while English is often taught as a second language.
A Boarding school
There is a perception that international schools are better than public schools. The UAE government is working to reform the emirate’s public education system so that it will match the standards of private schools.
All students who are not of Arab origin must take Arabic language classes until grade 9, or up to age 13. There are options for national curriculum including Canada, the US, UK, Russia, Japan, Iran and more. the school week is from Sunday to Thursday.
Primary school children
Ex-pat children education
Until 2015, ex-pat children couldn’t attend public schools in the UAE. This accounts for a large number of private schools. Places for primary school students may be limited and the parents usually apply early to secure a spot at their preferred school.
A Nursery school
Nurseries in Dubai.
There are a wide variety of nurseries in Dubai. If you plan to return home and resume your child’s education at some stage you should choose a nursery that offers your national curriculum. Also, look for a nursery that offers courses in the language of your choice. Many nurseries15 are affiliated with schools or school groups, so you may want to choose a nursery that offers your child priority for your preferred school.
