Burj Dubai, whose opening has been delayed twice since construction began in 2004, will mark another milestone for the deeply indebted emirate with a penchant for seeking new records.

• 迪拜塔于2004年动工，其揭幕日期两次延后。这座建筑有望打破世界最高建筑纪录，为深陷债务危机的迪拜开创一个新的里程碑。