The most different desserts on display is 2,232 and was achieved by Dubai Shopping Festival in conjunction with the Emirates Culinary Guild (both UAE) at Uptown Mirdiff, Dubai, UAE, on 13 February 2009. A total of 2,232 different desserts from over 30 countries were prepared for the record attempt.

The most expensive shot of cognac was sold at the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 7 August 2008. 40ml (4cl) of the ‘Hardy Perfection’ brand is available at £1,353 ($2,226). The origins of this cognac date back to the 1870’s, from the area known today as Grande Champagne. Pure and unblended at a natural strength of 41% volume, each full bottle can cost several thousands of pounds.

The Burj Khalifa located in Dubai, UAE, holds the record for the building with the most floors, at 160.

The largest gathering of people dressed as nurses is 691 and was achieved by Dubai Health Authority (UAE) in Dubai, UAE, on 24 January 2014.

The most sand moved in 30 seconds with a teaspoon is 194 ml (6.83 fl oz) achieved by Majid Mohammad (Pakistan) at the Guinness World Records Pavilion in Global Village, Dubai, UAE, on 30 January 2009.

The most shoelaces tied in a bow in one minute was 31 achieved by Khaled Abdul Aziz Alhosari (UAE) at the Guinness World Records Pavilion in Global Village, Dubai, UAE, on 21 February 2009.

The tallest building is the Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower) which measures 828 m (2,716 ft 6 in) tall, was developed by Emaar Properties and officially opened in Dubai, UAE, on 4 January 2010. (architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP) Total built-up area: 5,766,388 sq.ft. Total usable area: 4,233,488 sq,ft. Burj Khalifa (Arabic: ÈÑÌ ÎáíÝÉý “Khalifa Tower”), known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m (2,716 ft 6 Continue reading →

On 04 January 2010, the Burj Khalifa, developed by Emaar Properties (“Khalifa Tower”; architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP) in Dubai, UAE, topped out at a record breaking 828 m (2,716.5 ft) making it the tallest man-made structure.

Completed in 2012, Princess Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 413.4 m (1,356 ft) high and has 101 storeys above ground, dedicated to residential use. The highest occupied floor stands at 356.9 m (1,171 ft). The architectural height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment as defined by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Building function: Continue reading →

The largest shopping centre is the Dubai Mall, located within Downtown Dubai, UAE. Consisting of four levels and with an internal floor area of 548,127 m² (5.9 million ft²) it comprises 1,200 retail outlets and over 160 food and beverage outlets. Construction began in 2004, with the mall opening its doors on 4 November 2008. The mall includes: an aquarium, Olympic size ice rink, and a 22 screen cineplex.