Google Street View cameras map stunning views from top of the world's tallest building (video)

Google Street View has now reached the dizzying heights of the world's tallest building.

A 360 degree camera shot has mapped the breathtaking sight from the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, according to the Daily Mail.


Described as a "vertical city," the building is the world’s tallest manmade structure, towering over the Dubai skyline at 828 meters (2,717 ft).

It takes in Dubai’s many landmarks, including the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, the world’s biggest mall, the Dubai Mall and the Meydan Racecourse and shows the remarkable growth of a city still on a fast track to developing as a business hub and tourist destination.

 
It takes in Dubai’s many landmarks, including the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, the world’s biggest mall, the Dubai Mall and the Meydan Racecourse and shows the remarkable growth of a city still on a fast track to developing as a business hub and tourist destination.

"In addition to the breathtaking views from the world’s tallest observation deck on the 124th floor, you can also see what it feels like to hang off one of the building’s maintenance units on the 80th floor, normally used for cleaning windows!"


The Trekker was created a year ago by Google explained Pascal Malite, Street View programme manager.


"It allows you to go to all the places you want to go where no other device will."


Pascal used the window cleaning apparatus to capture the stunning images.


"It was amazing to be able to stand outside the building and see the beautiful Dubai," she said.


Construction of the $1.5billion tower began in 2004, with its official opening in January 2010.


Initially called the Burj Dubai, its name was changed to honour Abu Dhabi leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan after he bailed out indebted Dubai to the tune of $10billion.


It boasts the world's first Armani hotel on the bottom floors, houses 900 Dubai residences, 37 floors of office space, a fine dining restaurant and an observation deck.


It has the most stories and highest occupied floor of any building in the world, and ranks as the world's tallest structure.
The building’s elevators, which reach the 160th floor at speeds of some 10 metres per second.