Facts and figures of Burj Khalifa
Described as both a ‘Vertical City’ and ‘A Living Wonder,’ Burj Khalifa, developed by Dubai-based Emaar Properties PJSC, is the world’s tallest building.
Rising gracefully from the desert, Burj Khalifa honors the city with its extraordinary union of art, engineering and meticulous craftsmanship.
At 828 meters (2,716.5 ft), the 200-storey Burj Khalifa has over 160 habitable stories, the most of any building in the world. The tower was inaugurated on January 4, 2010, to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the Accession Day of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as the Ruler of Dubai.
Arguably the world’s most prestigious address, Burj Khalifa is responsible for a number of world-firsts. The tower became the world’s tallest man-made structure just 1,325 days after excavation work started in January 2004.
Now open – at 555 meters, At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY is fittingly Dubai’s most iconic destination. You can now enjoy exclusive access to the redefined, highest outdoor observatory in the world, spread across levels 125 and 148 of the Burj Khalifa. With dedicated lounges, elevator access and complimentary refreshments, you will be personally escorted through stunning views and never seen before interactive experiences.
FACTS AND STATISTICS
City name - Dubai Architect(s) - Adrian Smith-Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) Inauguration date - 04. 01. 2010 Construction time - 5 years Construction cost - USD $1.5bn Total height - 828m Weight - 500,000 tons Cables - 68,000 tons Concrete - 330,000 m3 Depth below ground - 50m Height of restaurant level - 122 Number of windows 0ver - 24,000 Elevators 57 Elevator capacity 10 – 12 people Elevator speed 10 meters per second Elevator manufacturer Otis Max. people working on tower at any one time during construction 12,000 Number of broadcasting facilities 4 Number of steps up to the top 2,909 Steel quantity used for construction 39,000 tons Length of antenna 220m Weight of antenna 3,500 tons Sway of antenna from core 1.9m Unique features of the tower 360 degree view Highest outdoor observation deck with an outdoor terrace High powered multi-media telescopes Unique and interactive multimedia exhibits
