The Burj Dubai has been renamed from Burj Dubai to Burj al-Khalifa after the ruler of the largest emirate, since Dubai's neighbour, Abu Dhabi, bailed out the emirate end of last year.
The world's tallest tower - by far - has officially opened its door on January 4th, 2010.
Quick Facts:
- Height - 828 meter/ 2,716 feet
- Floors - 162
- Elevators - 57
- Elevator speed - up to 64 km/hour
- Construction started: September 24, 2004
The Economic Times India reported: Armani Hotel Dubai, marking ace fashion designer Giorgio Armani's foray into the hospitality sector, will throw open its door to public from this March.
Lodged in the spectacular Burj Dubai tower, the hotel will be officially inaugurated on March 18, while online booking will begin later this month, an announcement in this regard was made today.
Armani Hotel Dubai is the first hotel built in collaboration Giorgio Armani and Emaar Properties, the leading developers of Gulf and is the first in the series of hotels, resorts and residences designed by Armani.
The opening of the Armani Hotel in Dubai will be followed by Armani Hotel Milano as the group has plans to open at least ten hotels and resorts in next ten years.
See the opening:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHjH7AXKRm0 
