Punjab, Dec. 12 -- In Ludhiana's Jagraon, atop a modest house sits an unassuming 14-foot miniature Burj Khalifa statue, crowned with a UAE flag to complete the replica look.

A 28-year-old Sukhvir Dhillon commissioned the art piece to pay homage to the country that gave him a stable job and income.

Dhillon, who works as ground staff at Dubai International Airport, was quoted by Khaleej Times as saying that his first job in the country was as a construction worker.

"It's my tribute to the city that changed my life. I came to Dubai in 2018 as a construction worker. Step by step, I worked my way up. Today I have a steady job, and I've managed to build a home for my family back in Jagraon."

He stated that the mini Burj Khalifa represents h...