Wednesday, January 6, 2010

World’s Tallest Hotel Gives Dubai Its Second Record in a Week

Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The world’s tallest hotel opened in Dubai today, continuing a record-setting week for the emirate that started with the inauguration of highest skyscraper.

Rose Rayhaan, a 72-story building with 482 rooms and suites, rises less than a mile from Burj Khalifa, the 200-floor tower that opened Jan. 4 with firework, light and water displays. The alcohol-free hotel will be operated by Rotana, an Abu Dhabi-based hotel management company that announced the opening in an e-mailed statement today.

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