Dubai Tower Becomes Worlds Tallest Structure


	Dubai Tower Becomes Worlds Tallest Structure

constantskeptic

7-22-2007 4:42 PM

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tallest, buildings, structures, architecture, dubai, tower

constantskeptic says:

amazing 160 floors when it is finished.

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