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The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks.

Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure of the Burj Khalifa's viewing platform — the only part of the half-mile high tower open yet. But a lack of information from the spire's owner left it unclear whether the rest of the largely empty building — including dozens of elevators meant to whisk visitors to the tower's more than 160 floors — was affected by the shutdown.

In recent weeks, thousands of tourists have lined up for the chance to buy tickets for viewing times often days in advance that cost more than $27 apiece.

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Dubai sucks balls

Yeah, our wtc monument tower is way better.

-mistik

Dubai also spent way too much money on its buildings.

Its economy is in shambles, the leaders aren't giving any reassurances, so I'm not really that surprised that they're starting to feel the effects.

In 40yrs, it will be the most badass ghost town/paintball park.

Even sooner in a new video game (spec ops something) where super sandstorms fuck it up

-mistik