ASTOUNDING VIEWS FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world.Home to one of the best skylines across the globe and the biggest skyscraper on the planet, the city makes for some impressive views, but none are more astounding than this collection of images taken from the 101st floor in the Burj Khalifa. Photographer Daniel Cheong, 50, spent hours at the top of the phenomenal building capturing the amazing aerial shots. The building forms the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai – which was recently ranked as having the fifth best skyline in the world. He said: ‘I believe that a city always looks more beautiful from a high vantage point than ground level. Taken on the 12th May 2013

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