Laura Vanessa Nunes.

This website is dedicated to my daughter Laura.

On 14 October 2014, the At the Top SKY observation deck on the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai, was inaugurated, and the following day officially opened to the public. Scarcely a month later, on 16 November 2014, my daughter Laura Vanessa Nunes died by suicide and fell 500 metres from the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa, to the terrace of the 3rd floor outside Amal restaurant that is part of the Armani Hotel. The restaurant was closed at the time.

Her death remained unreported until 18 May 2015, when an article by journalist Rob Davies in The Daily Mail brought the circumstances surrounding her death into the international spotlight. Almost immediately, Dubai Police disputed that Laura had fallen from the Burj Khalifa, claiming instead that she had died after falling from her 14th-floor apartment in Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

To this day, authorities in Dubai have not publicly and transparently acknowledged Laura’s death from the Burj Khalifa, which has been the driving force behind my writing the book Suicide at the Burj Khalifa that was recently published on Amazon. Her death and the circumstances of her death, will never be buried again.

Suicide at the Burj Khalifa provides a 61-page appendix of evidence, some of which can be viewed here Evidence

This page is also under construction.

This site documents her life and her suicide at the Burj Khalifa, presenting a comprehensive record of the events, evidence, and media reporting to ensure the truth remains visible and accessible.

The aim of this site is not only to document the available evidence but also to present a structured and accessible record of how the events have been reported, interpreted, and understood over time.

A life, a voice, and the truth that remains

This site also ensures that Laura is remembered, and her voice is heard, not only through the circumstances surrounding her death, but through her thoughts, her notes, her choice of music, her view of life, and the personal material she left behind. These will in time be introduced on her page, “Laura”, which is currently under construction.

For so many years Laura’s life has been obscured by her death. Writing the book has been cathartic for me as her mother and finally I can start to remember her when she was alive. it is time to celebrate her life.

The Life of Laura Vanessa Nunes

She was thoughtful, creative, and expressive, leaving behind work and reflections that provide insight into her character and perspective.

Her writings, music, and personal reflections provide an insight into her perspective and her way of understanding the world.

From the book: This book tells Laura’s story—her life, her vulnerabilities, and her complex psychological struggles. It explores the emotional collapse she experienced, catalysed by an unrequited love that began in 2009 with a man referred to here as Youssef*, a figure who would have a profound and enduring influence on her life, while meticulously tracing the events leading up to her death and examining the interwoven relationship between political authority, corporate interests, and law enforcement that shaped what followed.

Recorded Circumstances

On 16 November 2014, Laura Vanessa Nunes died at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Her death was recorded as suicide, yet the circumstances of where and how this occurred — together with what followed — raised serious and unresolved questions.

The circumstances surrounding the suicide at the Burj Khalifa extend beyond the initial event itself. The location, the physical configuration of the observation deck, and the subsequent reporting of the events have all contributed to a complex and sometimes inconsistent public record.

As information emerged across different media platforms, variations in detail and interpretation became increasingly apparent. These differences form an essential part of the wider record and require careful examination alongside the available physical and forensic evidence.

The personal circumstances surrounding Laura Vanessa Nunes’ life also form an important part of understanding what happened. At the time of her death, factors relating to a deeply personal and unreciprocated attachment were present and have been referenced within the wider account of events.

While the documented record outlines the physical and factual elements of the incident, these personal aspects contribute to a more complete understanding of the circumstances in which her life ended.

This site brings together available evidence, media coverage, and Laura’s own voice to present a fuller and more complete account of events.

Each section of this site has been developed to reflect a different aspect of the documented record, allowing information to be approached in a structured and coherent manner. Together, they form a connected framework rather than isolated pieces of information.

Structure

This archive, in time, is organised to provide structure, coherence, and continuity across all material:

Books
Suicide at the Burj Khalifa
Laura’s Voice: Whispers from an Angel

Media Coverage
Daily Mail
Gulf News Broadcast
Denials and Lies
Disbelief
9News

Evidence
Documentation and material relating to the circumstances of Laura’s death

Laura
Her work and personal reflections provide insight into her perspective and the way she understood the world. These materials are not presented as supplementary, but as central to understanding the full extent of her life and the circumstances in which her story is now examined.

Laura lived a life that extended far beyond the circumstances of her death. This site exists not only to examine what happened, but to preserve her presence, her voice, and her story.

As additional material becomes available, this record will continue to develop, ensuring that the account remains accurate and continues to develop in a structured and reliable manner.

Closing

This space exists to ensure that Laura’s story is neither reduced nor forgotten.

She was more than the moment in which her life ended, and she deserves to be remembered fully.

This site preserves that memory with care, clarity, and permanence, ensuring that her voice and story remain present.

This record is intended to remain open and responsive to further information, ensuring that the account remains accurate and develops in a structured and reliable manner.

A full documented analysis is presented in Suicide at the Burj Khalifa

The book Suicide at the Burj Khalifa is now available on paperback and kindle and officially marketed by Amazon. The revised paperback edition with a page count of 268.

They are available only on the following Amazon shopfronts:

America, UK, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, Belgium, Poland, Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.

There are some websites offering the book at a discounted price which is not possible as only Amazon is authorised to sell the book. Please be very cautious should you choose to interact with these sites.

Please note: This website is currently under construction as the digital documentation and archives are being systematically uploaded. Thank you for your patience.