Four different bars of gold covered with 24 carat gold is available in sizes ranging from 2.5 gr, 5 gr, 10 gr, and 1 ounce.

The setting up of the Gold to Go vending machines will add to the thrills to visitors by buying gold souvenirs of Burj Khalifa.

Gold to go vending machines are on the top of Burj Khalifa, Level 124, and in the gift shop at the entrance to the top in the commercial center of Dubai below.

On January 25 at 5 pm, the bar of 2.5 g of gold was quoted at Dh535 (approximately U.S. $ 145.65), while 5 gm Dh970 has been characterized, and the 10 gm and the 1 oz bars at Dh1790 and Dh5620, respectively.

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One-bedroom units are on the market from AED110,000 ($29,947), while year-long leases on two-beds cost around AED170,000 ($46,281).

Three-beds apartments will set tenants back AED280,000 ($76,228), Farani said, an analyst with Dubai-based real estate agency.

The 828-metre tower opened to the public on January 4, 2010 – a year-ago today – with a star-studded launch of 900 apartments, 44 Armani-branded flats and 37 floors of office space.

On the evening of New Year’s Eve, thousands of people gathered at the world’s tallest building, which receives an average of 4,000 visitors per day on his observation post to see fireworks worldwide spread wide.

“I see it as probably one of the first icons and sustainable Dubai created to attract tourists. It is a magnet for tourism. This is a must-see Now everybody who comes to Dubai.

Descriptions of some scenes of the last Mission: Impossible film, starring Tom Cruise, is Burj Dubai, you can just add a stamp of the building.

Burj is becoming a popular destination. It’s packed on weekends, “said Sethi.” There are many people out there shopping, walking, eating areas are busy and have many good restaurants. All Areas Burj was a feather in the cap of Dubai. The fine wine.

As for rents in Dubai have fallen, Burj Dubai is no exception. Consequently, many investors clung to their investments and have started to prefer to rent properties in Dubai, said property experts. Tenants are allowed to rent apartments in Burj Khalifa, one of the architectural wonders of Dubai brilliant, served by some of the brands most luxurious hospitality at cheap prices.

An absolutely incredible holiday home , this 2 bedroom apartment is a warm , cozy apartment with wonderful views of the lake and fountain.

Facilities include a concierge , high security , valet parking , pools , jacuzzis , gym and fitness areas and access to world class restaurants and entertainment at the Armani and Dubai Mall

This is an investment that will surely appreciate in the mid term. There has never been a better time to buy at the Burj Khalifa with prices having fallen upto 60% from its peak.

Apartment Details

Property Type: Apartment

No. of bedrooms: 2

No. of bathrooms: 2.5

View: Lake and Dancing Fountain

Unit Status: Vacant

Size of Property: 1,428 sq.ft.

Completion Date: Completed

Finance Lenders: ADCB, Amlak, Dubai Islamic Bank, RAK Bank, Tamweel

Apartment Prize

Net to Owner: 3,998,400AED

Transfer Fee: 79,968

Commission: 79,968

All Inclusive Price: 4,158,336

To get more info on this apartment, email loai@providentestate.com.

The tour, which will remain live in the memories of all participants, included taking a lunch high in the sky, attending water shows, a tour of the tower and taking memorable photos. The event was also a good communication and orientation platform for RTA female staff and wives of RTA employees who meet for the first time under the umbrella of the Women Committee.

EMAAR Properties, the owner of Burj Khalifa, selected a security management system to secure the tower’s luxurious corporate, residential, hotel and public spaces, including nearly 900 residential suites, hundreds of office suites and an observation deck.

“The security system works with the building management system to allow security personnel at the Burj to take quick action during a security breach or threat,” said Magdy Mekky, vice president and managing director, Middle East, Johnson Controls. “The interoperability of key building systems ensures a comfortable and safe environment for all guests and tenants. The safety benefits are immeasurable.”

If an unauthorized person accesses a secure area, the building sub-systems, including cameras and intercoms, are immediately activated. If a fire is detected, the airflow system will automatically deactivate to confine or smother a fire.

Additional details include:

•Audio/visual systems, including project screens and video displays, and conferencing systems are installed throughout the tower.

•A two-way radio system allows facility and hotel management to communicate with maintenance and security personnel throughout the building.

Technology enhances comfort of Burj building occupants.

In addition to the security management solution, Johnson Controls installed low-voltage systems that enable many of the high-end amenities enjoyed by tenants and residents. The nearly 900 residences of the Burj feature E-Home, a smart home technology installed by Johnson Controls. Each residence is equipped with a single control system that interfaces with lighting, curtains, HVAC, home theater and security management. Similar controls are installed in the hotel’s 324 guest rooms.

Increasing focus on building efficiency and security across Middle East:

The Burj project further illustrates the expanding presence of Johnson Controls Building Efficiency business within the Middle East.

“The state of the global economy has forced business owners in the East to take a close look at their facilities and identify opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing security or comfort,” said Mekky. “Our success in the West, including the recent retrofit of New York City’s iconic Empire State Building, has made a lasting impression. The Burj Khalifa is now the blueprint for engineering in the Middle East and beyond.”

Additional high-profile energy efficiency projects in the region include the Bahrain Bay Project, the Pearl Development in Qatar, and both the Kingdom Tower and Jebel Al Qala in Saudi Arabia.

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Burj Khalifa is part of a flagship development programme called Downtown Dubai and, on completion, was named in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE president and ruler of Abu Dhabi. It is the world’s tallest man-made structure at 828 metres, and is surrounded by hotels, the region’s biggest shopping mall, as well as commercial and residential developments.

“This development encompasses everything good in a mixed use development – a pleasant commercial working environment, a range of excellent hospitality venues, world class shopping and a beautiful residential integration,” Chris Speller, group director of Cityscape said.

“Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai have given the world of real estate a new point of reference for modern living and are clear and worthy winners of this prestigious award,” he said.

The ticket price to visit the tallest tower is Dhs 100 for adult, while ticket for children is Dhs75. Dubai estimates that ticket sales will hit more than 100 million Dirham. The sightseeing platform is located in the 124th floor, and it takes only one minute for the high speed elevator to carry visitors to the platform. The sightseeing platform provides a 360 degree vision, and visitors can overlook the whole city.

Though it was reported that there were fourteen visitors who were trapped including a child on their way up to the observation deck, Burj Khalifa still attracts  thousands of visitors a day.

Office space in the world’s tallest tower is expected to fetch Dh600 per sq ft on an average, double that of other competing high-rises across the world.

“The rates are still unclear at the moment. We expect the rental to be around Dh600 [$163] per sq ft plus depending on the floor level,” Porush Jhunjhunwala, Manager, Commercial Leasing at Better Homes told Emirates Business.

“The average office price around the world is between $30 and $40 per sq ft and in signature towers such as the Petronas in Kuala Lumpur and the Sears in Chicago, it is around $60 and $85, respectively,” he added.

“On the prices, we can recommend to our clients anything in the range between Dh550 and Dh650 per sq ft, which amounts to $150 to $180 per sq ft,” he said.

“Rentals for Burj Khalifa will depend on the demand and supply in the tower. As of now, we have received a lot of interest from large corporates, who are enquiring for office space in this prestigious tower. It is still too premature to derive at a rental what this tower will command,” he said.

As expected, the height of the floor will also be a major factor determining the commercial rent. “The expected premium should be around five per cent as you go higher by five floors every time,” Jhunjhunwala added.

Another important factor will be the service charges, which again are unclear at the moment.

“We are also not sure what would be the service charges for the offices, which will be also be an important component of the rent,” he said.

As far as selling prices of the residential units are concerned, analysts expect them to appreciate soon, with delivery dates set from next month onwards.

“The apartments are currently listed for average sale prices ranging from Dh3,500 to Dh5,000 per sq ft. However, we believe as the apartments are handed more and pace of transactions improve, there should be an improvement in the achievable sales prices,” said Vineet Kumar, Head of Sales at Dubai’s Asteco Property Management, while talking of residential units.

“Office space is currently asking average selling price from Dh6,000 per sq ft to Dh7,500 per sq ft,” he said.

The units on the higher floors would, obviously, go for a higher price and according to Kumar, a premium of around 15 per cent in sale prices is achievable for higher floors.