Dubai, 15th Feb. 2010 (WAM) -- The Right Honourable Lord Peter Mandelson, UKs Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), toured At the Top, Burj Khalifa the worlds highest observatory deck with an outdoor terrace on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building.
The Rt Hon Lord Mandelson was accompanied on the tour by Mr Abdulla Lahej, Executive Director, Dubai Project Management, Emaar Properties, the developer of Burj Khalifa. Lord Mandelson spent nearly 45 minutes At the Top, taking in the impressive views of Dubai from the towering heights. He was also briefed on the making of the tower, and enjoyed the At the Top journey that offered insights on Dubais heritage and Burj Khalifas towering position among global high-rises. Mr Lahej said: "The Rt Hon. Lord Mandelson has been at the forefront of promoting global trade ties through multilateral partnerships in addition to being one of the ardent champions in fighting poverty and addressing the various challenges of the developing world."He added: "Burj Khalifa is a towering spectacle on what humanity can achieve through global collaboration, and we are privileged to host such a distinguished global leader on the tour of At the Top. His visit to Dubai and Burj Khalifa also has great symbolic value too highlighting the need for powerful partnerships and collaborative ventures in promoting global growth."The entrance to the At the Top experience is at The Dubai Malls Lower Ground level. The reception area of the attraction features a large illuminated model of Burj Khalifa that introduces and familiarizes visitors with the various sections within the super-tall building. Multimedia displays Dubai Then and Now, From Earth to the Sky and From Vision to Reality narrate the evolution of Dubai and Burj Khalifa.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2010.
