Mohamed Alabbar built the Burj Khalifa, not the Dubai government. He founded Emaar Properties, which also developed The Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai. Alabbar's vision transformed Dubai into a global hub. His journey mirrors Dubai's ambitious growth. The tower honors Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Alabbar continues to innovate with ventures like Noon.com and Zand Bank.
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