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The skyscraper will rise to 210 m (689 ft), which isn't an inconsiderable height, but is nowhere near the massive Dubai buildings like the Burj Khalifa mentioned and the Tiger Sky Tower.
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New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Honnold’s free solo climb, however, is quite literally taking Netflix’s livestream endeavors to new heights when the veteran rock climber with more than 30 years of experience sets his sights on ascending the 1,667-foot-tall (508 meters) skyscraper without the aid of ropes or safety nets.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The heart of Abu Dhabi city, with its 8km Corniche and high-rise skyscrapers, is a 20-minute taxi ride away.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Following the skyscraper incident, Premchai Karnasuta, the CEO of Italian-Thai Development, was indicted alongside 22 others, on charges including document forgery and professional negligence causing death.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Honnold’s free solo climb, however, is quite literally taking Netflix’s livestream endeavors to new heights when the veteran rock climber with more than 30 years of experience sets his sights on ascending the 1,667-foot-tall (508 meters) skyscraper without the aid of ropes or safety nets.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The heart of Abu Dhabi city, with its 8km Corniche and high-rise skyscrapers, is a 20-minute taxi ride away.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Following the skyscraper incident, Premchai Karnasuta, the CEO of Italian-Thai Development, was indicted alongside 22 others, on charges including document forgery and professional negligence causing death.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Skyscraper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyscraper. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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skyscraper
noun
sky·scrap·er
ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər 
: a very tall building
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