On Top of the World

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Compare it to other buildings and you will see that it is really tall. Burj means "tower" and it is named after Sheik Khalifa of Abu Dhabi who kicked in the needed funds to complete the project. In translation: "Khalifa's Tower".

We recently went to the top for the first time. Wow. It inspired me to become Einstein and spout an original poem in my Einsteinian cyber voice. (Xtranormal is way too fun!)

There is another poem related to the Burj Khalifa besides my original writing. It is inscribed on the walls as you enter the visitor center really sets the stage for your journey up the world's highest (and one of the fastest) elevators.

"I am the power that lifts the world's head proudly skywards,

surpassing limits and expectations."

 The poem is a bilingual personification poem spoken from the Burj Khalifa's perspective.

 Tourists await their elevator ride.

 Rosie and Bella atop the world on the highest outdoor observation deck in the world.

 The long shadow of the Burj over the roof of the Dubai Mall and beyond.

 You can't get higher in Dubai.

 The city by the Gulf in the sand. Pretty buildings shine in the sun.

 Me, in the glass, reflecting on the height, the sand and the man-made Palm in the hazy distance. The Burj Al-Arab (famous sail hotel) is also in the distance as is our villa.

 Crystal and the girls hanging at the top near the digital "coolest ever" telescopes.

Bella likes cameras and took a shot of the fountains from above. The fountains play every half hour and it is neat to see them from a bird's eye view!

Sleep well, my tall friend. Stand guard over your city.