The inauguration and opening ceremony of worlds tallest building, Burj Khalifa, was held on 4th January 2010. The ceremony featured display of 10,000 fireworks, light beams on and around Burj Khalifa and sound, light, water and music effects. 868 powerful stroboscope lights have been integrated into the facade of Burj Khalifa and the towers spire, while each stroboscope fired individually to create a series of hypnotic lighting sequences and choreographed at least 50 different sequences of lighting, fireworks, water and sound effects.
The entire inauguration show consisted of a short film which depicted the story of Dubai and the evolution of Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest building. Sound, light, water and fireworks display then followed. The first act was the light and sound show, themed from the desert flower to Burj Dubai, is a co-ordinated water, Dubai Fountain, light and firework display while the second act, called Heart Beat, captured the construction of the tower in a dynamic light show with the help of 300 space canon projectors which generated a shadow like image of the tower. While in the third act sky tracers and space canons enveloped the tower in a strong halo of white light. These then expanded in all directions as the lighting rig on the tower’s spire activates.
A giant screen on Burj Park Island, as well as several television screens have been placed across Downtown Burj Khalifa including the Waterfront Promenade, broadcasted the inauguration and opening ceremony of Burj Khalifa. Hundreds of international media, including Dubai TV, reported live from the scene. Some 6,000 guests have attended the opening ceremony of Burj Khalifa.
An estimated two billion people around the world have watched live TV coverage of the inauguration of the Burj Khalifa.

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Long known as Burj Dubai — Arabic for “Dubai Tower” — the building rises 828 meters from the desert. The $1.5 billion “vertical city” of luxury apartments and offices and a hotel designed by Giorgio Armani also plans to have the world’s highest mosque (158th floor) and swimming pool (76th floor).
Its backers wanted the skyscraper to be a monument to the boundless, can-do spirit of Dubai — one of a federation of seven small sheikdoms that make up the United Arab Emirates — but the timing could not be worse. Property prices in parts of Dubai collapsed by nearly half in the past year, the result of easy credit and overbuilding during a real estate bubble that has since burst.
Riding to the rescue was Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of oil-rich neighbor Abu Dhabi, which pumped tens of billions of dollars into Dubai last year as it struggled to pay enormous debts.
As officials opened the tapering metal-and-glass spire with fireworks and multicolored lights, they unexpectedly announced it would be renamed Burj Khalifa, to honor the Abu Dhabi leader who is also president of the UAE.

The humiliating announcement was made by Dubai’s own leader at the dazzling launch of the $1.5 billion (£930 million) Burj Dubai, which will now be known as Burj Khalifa in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

The launch was intended to be the latest grand statement announcing Dubai’s further emergence on to the world stage. Instead, a massive fireworks display to inaugurate the 828m (2,716ft) megalith could not disguise the reality that Dubai’s achievements are not its own so long as Abu Dhabi is picking up the tab.

The winner of the race, Vettel & Doughnuts

For once not SugarHead, more PetrolHead last weekend at Yas Marina Circuit Grand Prix Formula 1, the last race for the season. Even though the world champion has been already decided in the previous race (Brazil) I had to go to Abu Dhabi and be part of the spectacle held for the first time in the United Arab Emirates.

The two Red Bulls, Vettel and Webber

The drivers

The Porsche Class 2009

Innovation, Beauty, Comfort. Whether a driver, a racing team or a spectator, Yas Marina Circuit has been designed to produce an unforgettable experience.

Inspired by the culture and values of Abu Dhabi combined with cutting-edge innovation and luxury features, it is a truly unique place.

Yas Marina Circuit is the perfect combination of style and function. The Formula 1™ track is 5.55km long. This track can be split in to smaller tracks at 3.1km and 2.4 km each which can operate simultaneously where desired.

Approximately 50,000 spectators can view the action on the circuit from the comfort of permanent, covered grandstands and VIP facilities. Yas Marina Circuit is the only motorsports venue in the world where all of the grandstands are covered.

Delice has grown over the years not only in size but more importantly; into the hearts of many residents here in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for its exquisite Tunisian sweets. Nowhere else I have ever seen such perfection, taste and presentation. I know of many five star hotels who uses these delicious sweets to delight their guests, VIP’s and head of states.

Talking to Jalel Ghayaza, founder and Chairman of the company I understand from where this perfection is coming from: passion in delighting each and every customer! No matter who they are, walk-in shopper, hotel or Sheikah, one can be sure to receive only the best sweets and chocolates there is. Period.

All sweets are handmade by a dedicated team on the premise, each and every packaging tailored to each customers wishes. “Last minute requests are here the norm, we are good on that” Jalel smiles. That’s exact the essence of being successful in business these days; flexible and focused on quality.

I am sure with such perspectives like the rapid growth of Dubai Delice will steadily expand not only in size but also in products. Frankly can’t wait to taste more Jewels of Confectionery brought to you by Delice!

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