BURJ KHALIFA TOWER - World's Tallest Building:
Burj Khalifa, earlier known as Burj Dubai, located in
Downtown Dubai, UAE, and standing tall at 829.84m is the tallest man-made
structure in the world. Burj Khalifa is as a living wonder, a stunning piece of
art, and incomparable feat of engineering.
Burj Khalifa forms a part of the new flagship development
called Downtown Dubai, located at the First Interchange along Sheikh Zayed
Road, in proximity to the main business district in Dubai.
Developed by the
leading developer Emaar Properties, the tower's architecture and engineering
were handled by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill of Chicago.
Construction of the project began on 21st September 2004.
The project, worth US$1.5bn, was re-named Burj Khalifa, to honour the crucial
support extended by the UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Dubai's Emaar has unveiled ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY', a
new observation viewpoint on the world's tallest tower. Located 555 metres
(1,821 ft) high, the attraction has beaten the Guinness World Records title for
the world's highest observation deck. The previous record holder was the Canton
Tower in Guangzhou, China – its observation deck was 488 metres (1,601 ft)
high.
Cost: US$1.5bn
Developer: Emaar Properties
Designed by: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Type: Skyscraper
Height: 829.84m
Floors: 162
Construction start date: 21st September 2004
Construction end date: 4th January 2010.
Dubai's Emaar has unveiled ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY', a
new observation viewpoint on the world's tallest tower. Located 555 metres
(1,821 ft) high, the attraction has beaten the Guinness World Records title for
the world's highest observation deck. The previous record holder was the Canton
Tower in Guangzhou, China – its observation deck was 488 metres (1,601 ft)
high.
The attraction will include an outdoor terrace and a premium
lounge on level 148.
World Records:
Burj Khalifa has accomplished a series of world records and
construction milestones. In July 2007, on completing Level 141, it was named
the tallest building in the world, while in September 2007, on completing 150
storeys, it was named world's tallest free-standing structure.
Thereafter, in April 2008, on completing Level 160, it was
named world's tallest man-made structure, and in January 2009, Burj Khalifa
tops out with completion of spire. The external cladding was done in September
2009 and an official launch ceremony was held in January 2010.
Burj Khalifa also has several other world records to its
credit, such as that for highest installation of an aluminium and glass
façade, highest number of stories in the world, highest occupied floor in the
world, highest outdoor observation deck in the world, elevator with longest
travel distance in the world, and world's tallest service elevator.
Burj Khalifa also houses world's highest outdoor observation
deck, world's highest Mosque, world's highest nightclub, world's highest
restaurant, and world's second highest swimming pool.
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| View from 148 Floor, Burj Khalifa Tower |
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| Burj Khalifa Tower View at Night |
