The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and it’s right in Dubai, UAE.
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and it’s right in Dubai, UAE.
*Quick facts:*
- Height: 828 meters, 2717 feet. That’s over 163 floors
- Opened: January 4, 2010
- Architect: Adrian Smith. Developer: Emaar
- Shape: Designed to look like a desert flower called the Hymenocallis. The tapering design helps it stand against strong winds
*What’s inside:*
- Offices, luxury apartments, and the Armani Hotel
- Observation decks: At the Top on 124th and 125th floors, and Sky on 148th floor. Best views of Dubai
- World’s highest restaurant: http://At.mosphere on 122nd floor
- It has 57 elevators, and some are the fastest in the world
*Fun stuff:*
- You can see it from about 95 km away on a clear day
- The fountain show at Dubai Fountain happens right in front of it every evening
- It took about 6 years and 12,000 workers to build
It’s not just a building, it’s basically the symbol of Dubai now.

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