The Burj Dubai will be the world's highest standing building in the world, and is expected to be a global tourist magnet.

The tower will include residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment, and the world's shopping mall.

Tower main features and special amenities include:

• Luxurious swimming pools
• Fine restaurants with the world's top chefs
• Cigar Club
• Observation Platform
• Restaurants
• Private night clubs
• Library
• Exclusive resident's lounge
• 15,000 sq ft for fitness, including tennis courts, gymnasium, aerobic studios
• Tai chi, yoga, meditation and healing arts, spa, exercise halls with instructors
• Dubai Mall
• Recreational areas that include play areas for kids with latest play equipment
• Fresh delivery of fruits and juices at the Burj juice bar

Burj Dubai is neighbouring Dubai International Financial Centre, the Emirates Towers, and the upcoming Business Bay.