When I first learned about the making of the Burj Al Arab: a first-person journey, I was both excited and dubious. The idea of erecting a hotel on a man-made island 280 meters off the coast of Dubai and designing it to resemble a billowing sail seemed more like something out of futuristic fiction than a practical building endeavor. But this wasn't just any project—it was Dubai's audacious...

I would like to take you on a tour of The Making of Burj Khalifa - The Iconic Tower in the World, the world's tallest tower and a remarkable example of contemporary engineering. I still recall my initial impression of this magnificent building soaring above the skyline of Dubai. The idea that such a massive structure could be built in one of the world's most extreme climates was astounding. Though it seems...