Laid end to end, the 31,400 metric tons of rebar used to build the Burj Dubai would stretch more than a quarter of the way around the world. "Moment. Jewel. Icon." The Burj, it is said (by their PR department), will be known by many names. It is already the tallest structure in the world, and it is set to open later this year-well, December. If they make their extended deadline. But the reason we mention this is: they're hiring! Which is pretty much the only way we'll ever get inside.

I can't wait til 2039 when cheap supersonic travel or advances in teleportation will allow me to see it in person. From a nearby sidewalk, perhaps-as even if I were to invent the teleportation device myself, I imagine there's no way I'll ever have enough money or nice enough clothes to be allowed to step foot into the six-star Armani Hotel inside. Except in one of their uniforms.

Until then, I will enjoy comparing the image of the Burj to other future and present skyscrapers at the skyscraper geek nirvana, here. (Yes, yes. Penis joke. Penis joke. Penis joke. But do see how your favorite hometown erection measures up in the city-by-city diagrams. And you can even purchase one of the "the world's most unique skyscraper posters!")