Dubai turns world’s tallest building into neon donation lure

The world's tallest building, Dubai's 828 metre tall Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box to help raise money for food to help United Arab Emirates residents suffering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Each of the tower’s 1.2 million external lights was sold for a donation of 10 dirhams ($4.20), enough to buy one meal.

As donations came in, the tower filled up, and people could also bid to claim the light at the…