Where Is Burj Khalifa? Burj Khalifa Facts

The Burj Khalifa is situated in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It is a skyscraper that was formerly known as the Burj Dubai in honor of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The building is like a multi-faceted diamond, representing and influenced by various ideologies, cultures, and values, some of which are in conflict while maintaining its shine and wonder as the world’s tallest building, an elegant combination of modernity and post-modernity. ​

The height of Burj Khalifa is 829.8 meters (approx), and with a roof height of 828 meters, it is the world’s tallest structure and building. It was constructed on an approximately USD 1.5 billion budget. The structure reaches a height of 163 feet, one of which is underground and has 163 floors in total.

The Burj Khalifa is known for its ultra-luxurious opulence as it stands proudly between the Dubai skylines, displaying its grandeur. This tall skyscraper has several floors.

About Burj Khalifa:

The outside of the Burj Khalifa was completed in 2009, five years after work began. Its primary structure is reinforced concrete, with structural steel from the old East German parliament used in the construction. It was completed in 2010 as part of the Downtown Dubai development.

The decision to build the building was based on the government’s desire to diversify from an oil-based economy and gain international recognition. Dubai’s government succeeded as the structure broke numerous records, including the title of the World’s Tallest Building.

The Burj Khalifa was built by a team led by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Design of the project was overseen by NORR Group Consultants International Limited, with Hyder Consulting serving as the supervising engineer.

Islamic architecture, such as the Great Mosque of Samarra, has influenced the design. The three-part Y-shaped floor plan is designed to maximize both residential and hotel space. The structure also has a cladding system designed to withstand the hot summer temperatures in Dubai. It has 57 elevators, which run at the speed of 22mph, and eight escalators in total.

What is on the floors of the Burj Khalifa?

Burj Khalifa floors are filled with everything that comes to mind. From hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, and nightclubs, to stores, pools, residential flats, work bureaux, gyms, spas, and yoga rooms. There is a variety of options available in a single structure.

Which are the most popular floors in the Burj Khalifa?

122nd floor

AtMosphere, the world’s highest restaurant, is located on the 122nd floor. It is 144.3 meters tall, as confirmed by Guinness World Records. The luxurious 5-star restaurant provides excellent facilities and stunning views of the Dubai skylines.

124th floor

This floor is popular for its outdoor observation deck, but the other floors are also impressive and hold some world records. Every year, millions of tourists visit this observation deck.

148th floor

The 148th floor in the Burj Khalifa used to hold the record for the highest observation deck worldwide, with a height of 555 meters, until the Shanghai Tower opened an even taller observation deck in China.

The “At The Top Sky” observation deck is outfitted with high-tech video monitors that display areas of Dubai.

Burj Khalifa Owner:

Burj Khalifa is owned by Emaar Properties. This real estate firm was founded by Chairman Mohammed Alabbar in 1997. They have previously owned well-known Dubai projects such as the Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina. The Dubai Opera is one of Emaar Properties’ most recent projects and is a 2000-seat performance center located in Downtown Dubai.