Yet another record for Burj Dubai

Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower being developed by Emaar Properties, has recorded another global first with the installation of glass panels at a height of 512 metres (1,679.76ft).

Arabian Aluminium Company (AAC) set the new record yesterday by laying out the high-performance cladding system on Level 141. The cladding system uses reflective glazing, aluminum and textured steel spandrels and vertical stainless steel tubular fins as the primary materials.

Ahmad Al Matrooshi, UAE Managing Director of Emaar Properties, said: "Burj Dubai is setting a new world record in all aspects of high-rise construction. With cladding undertaken on Level 141 of the tower, we have pushed the frontiers of engineering high-rises. Every aspect of the tower serves as a referral source on the practicalities of developing skyscrapers."

Bashar Kayali, General Manager, AAC – a member of Al Ghurair Construction Industries, said: "Cladding work of Burj Dubai is being undertaken on a fast-track basis. Installing glass panel at high altitudes is a challenging task that demands the integration of several work-flow systems. With the completion of glass panel installation on Level 141, we are now entering a new realm in executing cladding works."

At 636 metres, Burj Dubai is now the world's tallest building and tallest man-made structure having recently surpassed the height of the KVLY-TV mast in the US, which is 628.8m high.

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