An aerial view shows the landmark Burj Al-Arab Hotel (R) and the Burj Dubai (rear C), the world’s tallest tower built by Emaar property developer, in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on December 17, 2009. Dubai faces financial difficulties due to debts estimated at between 80 and 100 billion dollars. The emirate announced on November 25 that it sought a six-month debt moratorium for state-owned conglomerate Dubai World, sparking global fears of a Dubai debt default. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)