A month after opening to the public, the world’s tallest building suffered an elevator breakdown on Feb. 6 that trapped 15 guests just short of the 124th floor for 45 minutes. The observation deck of the Burj Dubai, in Dubai city, was closed pending a full investigation of the elevator system.
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