Height: 828 meters (2,717 feet) with 163 floors above ground and two additional basement levels.
2. Construction: Started in 2004, and completed in 2010. Designed by architect Adrian Smith from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
3. Architecture and Design: The building’s design draws inspiration from Islamic architecture, specifically the shape of the Hymenocallis flower. Its Y-shaped structure provides structural support, maximizing views from every floor.
4. Materials: Uses over 330,000 cubic meters of concrete, 103,000 square meters of glass, 15,500 square meters of embossed stainless steel, and 39,000 tons of steel reinforcement.
5. Features:
Observation Decks: “At the Top” on the 124th and 125th floors, and a higher deck on the 148th floor.
Residential and Commercial Space: Includes luxury apartments, offices, and the Armani Hotel Dubai.
Elevators: Among the fastest in the world, moving at 10 meters per second.
6. Engineering Feats: Designed to withstand Dubai’s desert climate and intense winds. Its foundation is deeply anchored, and it uses a high-performance façade to reduce heat and glare.
7. Records: Holds several records including the tallest structure, tallest freestanding structure, and highest observation deck in the world.
The Burj Khalifa represents both a technical and artistic achievement, symbolizing modern Dubai’s ambition and rapid growth.
