Burj Khalifa looks like an inverted stalactite (a column of crystals hanging from the roof of a cave). The structure is in the shape of a cone made of steel and glass. It is touted as the “city within a city,” implying there are districts, parks, fountains, and passages inside the tower.
About Burj Khalifa
The world’s tallest building was designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. In March 1996, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, overtook the Sears Tower’s record as the world’s tallest office building. Stainless steel pinnacles measuring 73.5 metres (241 ft) long were placed atop the 88-storey towers, bringing their height to 451.9 metres (1,482 ft 8 in). Then, in 2003, Taiwan’s Taipei 101 (also known as the Taipei Financial Centre) took the title at a huge 508 metres (1,666 ft). Just one year later, construction on the Burj Khalifa began.
It was to form part of a new 2 km² (490-acre) flagship development called Downtown Dubai at the ‘First Interchange’, near Dubai’s main business district in the UAE.
The Burj Khalifa’s building demonstrated Dubai’s rise to prominence as a major international financial hub and tourist attraction.
Since the Burj Khalifa was put in service, Dubai’s tourism industry has continued to grow at an astounding rate, completely transforming the city. The Downtown or Dubai Marina areas saw the emergence of the skyscrapers for which Dubai is now so well-known. Nonetheless, the Burj Khalifa continues to pique travelers’ interest the most. The question of what is inside the Burj Khalifa is one of the most commonly asked. Is the Burj Khalifa an office, hotel, or residential structure?
Floor Plans Of Burj Khalifa
The two underground floors contain car parks and mechanical rooms. On the ground floor is the lobby of the Armani Hotel. From the 1st to the 8th floor, the Armani Hotel has its headquarters. On floors 9 to 16 are the Armani residences. Floors 17 to 18 house the mechanical and technical rooms. Floors 19 to 37 are private flats. Floors 38 and 39 are Armani’s flats. The 40th to 42nd floors are technical rooms. The 43rd floor is the residential lobby. From the 44th to the 74th floors are private flats and flats.
On floors 73 to 75 are the technical buildings, and on 76 again is the residential lobby. Private flats are located from the 77th to the 108th floor. On floors 109 to 110 are the technical rooms. Floors 111 to 121 are office spaces. Floor 122 is the restaurant Atmosphere. Floor 123 is the lobby. The 124th and 125th floors have an observation deck. From the 126th to the 135th floor, corporate spaces and offices climb upwards. The rooms from floors 136 to 138 are technical rooms.
Floors 139 to 147 are offices. The 148th floor has an observation deck. Floors 149 to 151 are offices, and the VIP viewing terrace stretches from floors 152 to 154. The 155th floor is the technical room. From the 156th to 159th floors are the transmission and communication rooms, and from the 160th to 163rd floors, the top floors are all technical rooms.
Who Owns The Burj Khalifa?
Mohamed Alabbar founded the renowned real estate firm Emaar Properties, which owns the Burj Khalifa. Despite being a publicly traded firm, Emaar enjoys substantial financial backing from the Dubai government, particularly from entities such as the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
Three major companies worked simultaneously to create the Burj Khalifa: BESIX from Belgium, Arabtec from the United Arab Emirates, and Samsung C&T from South Korea. Although the Burj Khalifa does not belong to a single person, Emaar Properties is responsible for its management and operation.
Some of Dubai’s most well-known monuments, like the Dubai Fountain, the Dubai Mall, and the soon-to-be Dubai Creek Tower, are also the result of Emaar’s efforts. It is regarded as one of the world’s largest developers of real estate.
“The Burj is designed to sustain seismic activity to a certain level. It can move in any direction about 1.5 metres,” explained Bashar Mohammed Kassab, Senior Manager of Technical Services, Burj Khalifa.
Record-Breaking Burj Khalifa
The Burj is about three times the size of the iconic Eiffel Tower and more than twice as tall as the Empire State Building at 828 meters (2,716 feet 6 inches). The Burj’s status as the tallest building in the world has been established by Guinness World Records, which also recognized several other impressive accomplishments for the revolutionary construction. It has the most floors in a building (163), the highest restaurant from ground level (441.3 m; 1,447 ft 10 in), and the tallest elevator in a structure (504 m; 1,654 ft).
Interesting Facts About Burj Khalifa, ‘The World’s Tallest Building’
Tourist attractions aren’t everything in a structure like the Burj Khalifa. Stories and mysteries abound in legendary buildings, and the Burj Khalifa is no exception. How far away is the tallest tower in the world? How much time does it take to clean the Burj Khalifa’s windows? Here are some of the most interesting facts about the Burj Khalifa:
- The Burj Khalifa may be visible up to 90 kilometers away when visibility is optimal.
- The Burj Khalifa has 57 lifts, 2,909 stairs, and around 17,000 doors.
- The Burj Khalifa can consume as much energy per day as a small-sized city (up to 20,000 inhabitants).
- It takes up to three months for a 34-person crew to clean the windows at the Burj Khalifa.
- The top floors of the Burj Khalifa are not very practical and have prestige rather than utilitarian status.
From its awe-inspiring height to its fascinating interiors, the Burj Khalifa is not just an architectural marvel but also a symbol of Dubai’s ambition and innovation. Whether it’s the tech behind its elevators or the stories hidden in its design, this iconic structure continues to mesmerize tourists and tech lovers alike. Planning a trip to Dubai? This world wonder must be on your bucket list! What are your opinions on the world’s tallest structures? Let us know in the comments.
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