My whole childhood I wanted to do this. Today, I would be going to the top of the world’s tallest building. I was filled with so much excitement. My palms were sweaty and my body kept shaking. Had to conquer a big fear today.
Went to the entrance of The Burj khalifa at the Dubai Mall. There’s been a lot hype about this building. All my friends back home told me that I had to see the view from the top. You get to see the sun set twice. Too bad I forgot, I was scared of heights.
On the elevator up, they give you a history about Dubai and the making of this mountainous building. My ears popped several time. Didn’t even want to think how high we were. Just kept thinking about my ears. The pressure was strong. Eventually, my ears drums stopped hurting. Now I was hoping, I don’t end up with a nosebleed.
We got out of the elevator and into a viewer deck. The whole time, my hands were numb and my gut kept giving me that butterfly feeling. Taking that selfie was like walking on hot coals. For some reason, my mind kept picturing me falling off the edge. Even with all this protective glass, that fear of falling consumed me.
Fighting through my fears, I went closer to the edge. I wanted take a photo for you all to see. It was gut-numbing work. My fear of heights was difficult to overcome. Defeating it made this moment that much memorable. This was my childhood dream. Funny how I found out that Dubai is in the middle of constructing an even taller building.
After my trip to the top was done, had to go back to the ground level. Exited out into the Dubai mall. Saw a pizza hut and decided to chow down on some pizza. My eyes couldn’t roll harder. There was waiters at this pizza hut. Im sure, there was probably a five star rating somewhere. Just felt weird to be eating at a fast food place that gave me the five star treatment. Tend to forget, American brands sometimes have more value outside of the United States. Either way, I enjoyed my day. Couldn’t wait what tomorrow had in store.
Slightly jealous. American brands are the world over. Try get real traditional South African food in Cape Town. Thirty years of the Faxed Burger and nobody seem to know what some local dishes even were.
will do! uggh you are making me want to go there even more! is Christmas time hot over there?
Yes, it is virtually high summer then. No snow or reindeer
wow, been to the southern hemisphere before. it’s still crazy for me to think Christmas without it being cold
We think it is crazy being cold. Or to heat up wine, unthinkable! 🍷🙄😱🤣
Wow,how cool
Yes! It was an awesome experience!
Awesome!!! 😀❤️😎
Thank you 🙂
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Btw love your blog! Your vibes just make me want to 😃
Thanks for fighting your fear to take the photos.
That whole place seems to me to be such a waste of wealth though….when there are so many more places to put that money for sustainability, healing the planet, healing all life on the planet.
Yes! That is exactly how i felt about dubai and still d. It’s too fancy from me. Meanwhile, the people of yemen are dying because of not having the basic needs. Then across the golf, the citizens of Iran are are no better than in yemen. It didnt feel right to see so much money be wasted on shallow egotism..
Yes!
That’s amazing!!
I am also afraid of heights. Way to go! I am glad you made it to the top.
Thank you so much! I gotta do skydiving afterwards 🙂 then i say i fully conquered it. Definitely recommend facing it 🙂
Absolutely stunning view!!! So glad to see you got to achieve your childhood dreams!!
Thank you so much! Dubai is amazing!! Have you ever been?
Only as a stop over! Never got the chance to properly explore though!
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Thank you!
Cool! Well done for doing this despite your fear of heights.
Thank you!! Next time i will skydive 🙂
Thank you for sharing.
No problem! Thank you for reading 🙂
I enjoyed reading this 🙂
Thank you 🙂 made me day!
Scarily good post ! Flew over it leaving Dubai on stopover 2 days ago at night so hard to tell how high it really was. I would have been as scared as you but planes don’t make me feel a whole lot better!
This must be a dream come true
yes it is 🙂 im so happy that i happened
oh I really want to go here!! Glad you had a good time! 🙌🏻🌎
Thank you so much!! Just make sure you visit during the colder months. That heat is no joke over there
What a cool experience! So jealous!
Thanks for the tip!
Any time 🙂
It does take courage and strength to go through that experience. Taking a selfie when the world is much below your feet may sound normal, but when thought about, it is enough to give goosebumps to anyone who has a mind. Extremely well done.
They’re making an even taller building 😮 they probably won’t stop until it’s in space lol
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Lmao yes…the exactly same thing i thought. Ps apparently they are planning on making upside skyscrapers. They would be floating from space to the earth’s atmosphere…wild to think about it
That’s just too far fetched for me to comprehend – upside down skyscrapers 🤔 Dubai really are on a whole new level 💫
They really are. Still trying to understand how it would float and stay in the air. They are still in the process and probably won’t happen anytime soon. It would be cool to see though
Yes – seeing believing!!
Dubai is on my travel places to visit, and that view from the top looks breathtaking! Great post
Thank you! You love it! Not sure if you have fear of heights but being at the top…it messes with your stomach
I really like it when folks come together and share opinions. Great blog, stick with it!