"The Burj Khalifa in U.A.E. was formally known as the Burj Dubai up until its grand opening on the 4th January 2010 with a fantastic ceremony by the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with fireworks and light shows which was seen all over the World and made headlines on every major news channel. The tower was renamed Burj Khalifa in honor of the President of U.A.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan."