The Burj Khalifa (/ˈbɜːrdʒ kəˈliːfə/; Arabic: برج خليفة,Arabic pronunciation: [bʊrd͡ʒ xaˈliːfa], 'Khalifa Tower'), known
Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8
just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 244 m spire[2]) of 828 m (2,717 ft), the
has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009 (preceded by Taipei 101).[3][
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004, with the exterior completed five years later in 2009. The primary s
reinforced concrete. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. It is
be the centrepiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. The decision to construct the building is based on the g
decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. The building was
named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirate
Zayed Al Nahyan;[5] Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts. The building broke nu
height records, including its designation as the tallest building in the world.
Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8
just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 244 m spire[2]) of 828 m (2,717 ft), the
has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009 (preceded by Taipei 101).[3][
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004, with the exterior completed five years later in 2009. The primary s
reinforced concrete. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. It is
be the centrepiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. The decision to construct the building is based on the g
decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. The building was
named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirate
Zayed Al Nahyan;[5] Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts. The building broke nu
height records, including its designation as the tallest building in the world.
