The Burj Khalifa is a commercial Mixed-use skyscraper located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest structure and building in the world since 2009. It is designed by Architect Adrian Smith. Its construction started on 06 January 2004 and was completed on 01 October 2009. The construction cost of Burj Al Arab is US$1.5 billion, and it was opened on 4 January 2010. It is officially run by Emaar Properties.
More Facts About Burj Khalifa
It is the tallest structure in the world since its topping out in 2009, with a total height of 829.8 m or 2,722 ft, just over half a mile.
The building was originally named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honor of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Abu Dhabi.
Its Architectural height is 827.9 m (2,716 ft), and the top floor (154th Floor) height is 584.5 m (1,918 ft) with an Observatory deck at 555.7 m (1,823 ft).
Burj has the highest Observatory deck on floors 124 & 12,5, which costs around US$40 to US$150.
Burj Khalifa was designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, whose firm designed the Willis Tower and One World Trade Center.
During construction, five people died.
Burj Khalifa has a Y-shaped tripartite floor geometry that is designed to optimize residential and hotel space. It contains a total of 57 elevators and 8 escalators.
Burj Khalifa set several world records
World’s tallest structure that includes residential space.
World’s highest elevator installation.
World’s longest travel distance elevators are about 504 m (1,654 ft).
Highest vertical concrete pumping 606 m (1,988 ft).
World’s highest installation of aluminum and glass panels at 512 m (1,680 ft).
World’s highest restaurant on the 122nd floor – 442 m (1,450 ft).
World’s highest nightclub is on the 144th floor.
World’s largest light and sound show is staged on a single building.
