…Although its still not yet finished!

Construction of this monstrous building began back in 2004, when a wealthy Arab with more money than anyone could reasonably expect to spend in five lifetimes decided that the skyscrapers adorning the Dubai skyline needed a little shade. So he set out to build the biggest man made structure ever constructed.

Setting aside roughly 4.1 billion dollars aside for the project the mission to make the biggest building in the world was achieved in September 2008 when it tipped the measuring stick at a whopping 688m.

The building has only just reached its maximum height of 818m ansd is destined to be ready for occupancybefore the end of this year.

If you feel like splasing out on some new offices and fancy somewhere hot with an impressive view, then perhaps the price tag might make you think again in a time of economic down turn the the prime real estate is reported to be selling at around $3,500 PER SQUARE FOOT. or $37,500 per square meter, a pinch i think you’ll agree.

And so you can look intelligent next time you hit your local pub here are some interesting facts about the Burj:

As the air conditioning inside the building works water will condense on the ouitside of the building, this will be collected to water the plants and greenery inside the building!
The Burj observation deck is 442 meters above the ground and will be the highest point any huiman can stand in the world hilst still being attached to the ground.
It will feature 15000 square feet of fitness space.
Oh and its going to have its own Cigar club. so much for the smoking ban in Dubia.