world's tallest building-to-be

This is one of the latest photographs taken at the construction site of Burj Dubai.

It will be the tallest freestanding structure ever built once finished.

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A few days ago it already became the second tallest structure when it surpassed the 470 metres height.

Currently the tallest building is the hideous Taipei 101. One of the ugliest towers I've ever seen.

For more more pics of the construction progress go to this website.

comparison of Burj Dubai and some
of the tallest buildings already built





And to finish here you are a imaginary picture which compares the Burj Dubai tower with the skyscrapers of New York (including the disappeared Twin towers).