VIDEO: First footage from the Burj Dubai

For those of a nervous disposition, look away now. This amateur footage from the top of the Burj Dubai's spire - taken from the youtube website - gives a good idea of what the world looks like from over 800 metres above the ground. 

With the super-tall tower having reached its final height, a senior official told Arabian Business earlier this month that the Burj Dubai would be ready for a soft opening on its target date in September.