- Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, with a height of 828 meters (2,716 feet) and 160 floors.
- It was designed by the Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) and was completed in 2010.
- The construction of Burj Khalifa took around 6 years and involved more than 12,000 workers.
- The building features the world’s highest observation deck, which is located on the 148th floor at a height of 555 meters (1,821 feet).
- The tower has a total of 57 elevators and 8 escalators, with the elevator speed reaching 10 meters per second (33 feet per second).
- The exterior of the building is clad in reflective glass and aluminum panels, which change color depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
- Burj Khalifa has set several world records, including the world’s highest outdoor observation deck, the world’s highest occupied floor, and the world’s highest elevator installation.
- The building’s Y-shaped floor plan is designed to reduce wind resistance and to ensure that every residential unit has a panoramic view of the city.
- The tower features several luxury hotels, including the Armani Hotel Dubai and The Address Downtown Dubai.
- Burj Khalifa is located in the heart of Dubai’s downtown area and is surrounded by several other iconic landmarks, such as the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain, and the Dubai Opera House.
