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Dubai's Burj Khalifa is insured for roughly $1.5 billion for its developer, Emaar Properties, which covers its main structure, while individual apartments, hotel interiors, and offices have been separately insured by their owners.

A brand new safety law has just been announced to make buildings in Dubai safer. The announcement follows another law announced earlier in March, which also focused on public safety. This law established new rules for venues and communities, and is set to ...