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Any factual replies or wild guesses why Burj Dubai has been named Burj Khalifa?
When Burj Dubai (the worlds highest building) was inaugurated and opened to the public, it was renamed Burj Khalifa in honor of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the dedication of the building. Overnight, all tourism items like T-shirts, crystals, figurines, carvings, pens, exclusive watches, postcards, scarves, etc.... you name it - all went down in terms of prices and value. Millions were lost by businenesses and traders. Items were selling below cost and still - none were buying (who will buy something that is no longer existing :)
Been travelling lately H.... i'm quite sure you are as well...
H : On the contrary, quite a number of Shk Zayed's (God bless his soul) sons were there like Deputy PM and Minister of Presidential Affair - Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed was there. Rulers Rep to Western Region (al Gharbia) Sheikh Hamdan was also there, Foreign Affairs Min. HH Sheikh Abdullah was there, Interior Minister HH Sheikh Saif was also present and the guest of honor - Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mubarak Al Nahyan were there...
Interesting answer tin.
However, I'm not aware neither heard of the fact that the name 'Burj Dubai" has been registered, copyrighted, patented nor trademarked by anybody even by Emaar Property - the developer and rightful owner. So to reply to your answer - to whom then a license should be applied for the use of the name?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I guess it has something to do with the generous offer Abu dhabi government has bestowed to the DUbai government. If we could remember Few months back Dubai World was the world media's apple of the eye due to its Huge Debt, And abu dhabi made the quick move, besides they are UAE! I think Dubai that showed her deep appreciation and soaring gratitude to what abu dhabi has done by Renaming the Burj from Dubai herself unto (Sheikh)Khalifa...
- sirima bLv 51 decade ago
Someone said the Burj Duabi bought by Abu Dhabi and to honor HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Sad, but what to do, those who invest in that tallest building are in financial problem. When huge tree is dieing all the leaves fall. Not only millions were lost in business, but millions were out of job, imagine how many millions suffer because of bread winner lost their job. So Sad.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hi Willie,
where have you been for so long?
You can call the name change simple a Thank You to Abu Dhabi helping Dubai out financially. I just was surprised that no member of Abu Dhabi's Royal Family was present at the opening.
Take care.
Source(s): me, Abu Dhabi - WOrDLv 71 decade ago
You are right about the memorabilia , but were those licensed ? people just trying to capitalize on the name without license are not protected under any law (worldwide).
