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.
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