The Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been the subject of an incredible amount of admiration, appearing in media and pop culture worldwide. The Burj, along with the man made islands, have made Dubai one of the most envied cities on the planet.

China is on the rise, and they’re looking to steal some of the thunder away from the Emirate to their west. They have laid the foundation to steal away the title of world’s tallest building, and they’re aiming to do it by next year!