Suicide at the Burj Khalifa Paperback – April 25, 2026

On 16 November 2014, Laura Vanessa Nunes died after falling from the At the Top SKY observation deck on the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Her death was never reported by local or international media.In the hours that followed, an official narrative was put in place. Communications between Dubai Police and the Portuguese Vice Consulate marked the beginning of a silence that would endure for years.This book tells Laura’s story — her life, her vulnerabilities, and her unrequited love for a man referred to here as Youssef* — a relationship that would ultimately contribute to her emotional collapse and suicide. It traces the events leading up to her death and examines what happened afterwards, within a system where political authority, corporate power, and law enforcement are tightly interwoven.At its centre is a mother’s search for answers. Caught between grief and determination, Laura’s mother embarked on a relentless pursuit of the truth. With the support of three highly respected investigative journalists, Laura’s death was brought into the public domain, only to be met with denials from the Dubai Police and scepticism from other journalists.An appendix presents documented evidence exposing false statements and acts of disinformation attributed to the authorities, allowing readers to examine the facts for themselves. Read more