Burj Khalifa is world tallest skyscraper on the globe with a total height of 2722 ft. and roof height of 2717 ft. (with exclusion of the antenna) The structure has 163 floors but the floors in use are 154.
That said, in this post is everything you’d like to know about the tower and more importantly how.
Facts about Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa towers substituted Taipei 101 as the tallest building in the world in the year 2008. Taipei 101 located in the republic of Taiwan had been tallest since 2004. Here are some of the facts of the Burj Khalifa towers:
The building was previously known as Burj Dubai
The cost of constructing the skyscraper building is $1.5 billion and the lead designers are renowned for developing famous world’s famous building such as the World trade Center based in the New York City.
The tower is in his honor renamed after Khalifa Bin Zayed, ruler of Abu Dhabi and the president of United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa towers, one of top most attraction in Dubai and the entire of the Middle East can enable you to view the world from the top
The Burj Khalifa design epitomizes the Islamic architecture after it was inspired by the similar design as the Mosque of Samarra. Burj Khalifa has the largest outdoor observation as well as the highest occupied floor.
- The tower is the tallest building in the world
- The reason for the construction of the tower was to diversify from an oil based economy to a tourist hub
- The construction of Burj Khalifa began in 2004; and completed in December 2009
- The primary structure is reinforced with concrete.
- The building was officially opened in January 4th 2010
- The tower features 55 single decks and two double decks lifts
- The floor area of the building is 3,331,100 square ft.
- Materials used build the structure features steel, glass, aluminum and concrete.
- The building has a total of u57 elevators
- The tower has 8 escalators.
Design and Architecture
Burj Khalifa tower is uniquely built and features unique architecture and designed. Below are some of the factors contributed to its development;
- The Burj Khalifa design was derived Islamic architecture
- The Y-shaped floor in tripartite structure is to capitalize on the hotel and residential spaces.
- The height of building is supported by buttressed central core and wings.
- Cladding system ensures Burj Khalifa withstands Dubai’s extreme hot temperatures in the summer.
- The wondrous tower was designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merils-Also the designer of world trade Centre.
- Hyder Consulting was the supervising and the engineer for the entire construction process of the structure.
- The spire of the tower is composed of 4000 tonnes of steel
- The weight of the central pinnacle pipe is 350 tonnes.
- Spire houses communication equipment and measures 660 ft.
Range of Popular Tickets Options to Burj Khalifa
At the Top + Aquarium
- A combo ticket for Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium
- A day activity At the Top, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium
- Marine life discovery in the Dubai Aquarium
- Panoramic views from At the Top, the Burj Khalifa
- At the Top SKY (Level 148+125)
Combo ticket
- Access to world’s highest observation deck level 148
- Enjoy stunning 360 degree stunning views of the city
- Panoramic view from the observation deck in 124th floor
- 360 degree view of entire Dubai from world’s tallest building
- At the Top, Skip the Line
- Skip long queues with your ticket
- Enjoy panoramic view from observation deck in 125th floor of Burj Khalifa.
The Burj Khalifa towers, the tallest skyscraper on the planet not only offers breathtaking views of the Dubai from its observation decks, but Its architecture and design is something to marvel altogether.
Martin Wynn
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