During the global financial crisis in 2008, Dubai was in a liquidity crisis. It could not repay back the loans that were due, and the lenders refused to roll over the loan. Dubai had to seek assistance from Abu Dhabi. One consequence was the renaming of the world tallest building from Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa. This removed the Dubai name from the most important landmark in Dubai.
Dubai found a way to retain the name. It renamed the Metro station that served this locality to Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall. So, the name of Dubai is retained in this landmark building and the Metro station. How ingenuous!
Video of my visit
Video of Dubai Musical Fountain
Video taken from the top of Burj Khalifa
Tan Kin Lian
I don't agree .. It is a reminder of a bankrupt Dubai.. It is loss of face. On second thought no loss because there is no face to lose.
ReplyDeleteI participated in the Suntec City project in the early 90s. The prominent building took the name of SICEC, Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre ... it never occurred to me before that one day there would be a change of use to a Church.
ReplyDeleteBe prepared and be receptive to CHANGE.
If CHC is dominant shareholder it has the right to a name change.. what is wrong if it is named City Harvest or Harvest City.. You soon get used to it.I think it is not a bad name.
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ReplyDeleteI don't agree with your comment.
You must be one of the gullible member of the Church.
From the episode of NKF to Renci to CHC, it really surprised me that despite a very high literacy rate in Singapore there are still a substantial number of people who remain so gullible. Uniquely Singapore.
ReplyDeleteLike your video on the musical fountain. It is so much more bigger, spacious and beautiful. You must be enjoying your retirement every bit of it. Thanks Kin Lian for the videos.
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