Powerless in Dubai
Just over a month after it was formally opened, the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has been closed to the public.
The observation deck on the building’s 124th floor is currently out of action because of unspecified technical problems. The owners said they were carrying out ‘maintenance and upgrade’.
One report says about 60 people were stranded there for more than an hour four days ago because of a power supply fault. They were brought down by service elevators.
Tickets to the observation deck had been a sell-out since the opening day and it’s thought this unexpectedly high traffic contributed to the problems. Guests who hold tickets will be offered the option to re-book or receive an immediate refund.
by Andy Moreton
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Super post. Would love to visit Dubai.
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