14 interesting facts about burj khalifa
The Burj Khalifa,
previously known as the Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates, that was completed in 2010.
Burj Park by Emaar is
located at 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, United
Arab Emirates.
Burj Khalifa Pool
Annex is a department of the Burj Khalifa.
Hours: Open every day
of the year 24hrs.
Contact: +971 4 888
8888 / +971 4 888 8888 / +971 4 888 8
Height: 828 m, with a
tip of 830 m CTBUH
163 floors
Emaar Properties is
the owner of this property.
Adrian Smith, George
J. Efstathiou, and Marshall Strabala were the architects.
Samsung C&T
Corporation, Turner Construction, Laing O'Rourke, Arabtec Holding PJSC, and Besix
are among the contractors.
Construction began on
January 6, 2004.
Opened on 4th of
January, 2010
Why it is called Burj Khalifa?
Burj Khalifa (“Khalifa
Tower”), known during construction as Burj Dubai, was officially named to
honour the leader of the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa ibn
Zayed Al Nahyan. Although the tower was formally opened on January 4, 2010, the
entirety of the interior was not complete at that time.
How many rooms does the Burj Khalifa have?
14 Interesting Facts
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There are 2,957
parking spots, 304 hotel rooms, and 900 residences in the Burj Khalifa.
What does Burj mean in English?
The Burj Khalifa
(Arabic: برج خليفة, Arabic
pronunciation: [bʊrd͡ʒ xaˈliːfa]; pronounced English: , literally
"Khalifa Tower" in English), known as the Burj Dubai prior to its
inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What was Burj Khalifa old name?
Burj Dubai
Originally
called Burj Dubai, it was renamed Burj Khalifa Monday in a tribute to
Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, head of the United Arab Emirates and ruler
of Abu Dhabi, which came to debt-laden Dubai's financial rescue last month.
Who lives at the top of Burj Khalifa?
In India, BR Shetty is
famous as the man who owns all the apartments on the 100th and 140th floors of
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa, which he is said to have acquired for a whopping
$25 million.
What does Burj Khalifa have inside?
Burj Khalifa has a
rich array of amenities and services that provide residents and their guests an
unparalleled lifestyle experience. Exclusive Sky Lobbies on Levels 43, 76 and
123 include state-of-the-art fitness facilities, indoor/outdoor swimming pools,
Jacuzzis and a recreation room for gatherings and events.
Is the Burj Khalifa a wonder of the world?
As the tallest
building in the world, standing at 829m (2,722 ft), the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
is no doubt a modern wonder of the world. Not only is it the world's tallest
building, but it only took five years to complete, which is a speed record for
such a large construction.
How much is the Burj Khalifa per night?
The Burj is famous for
its striking sail-shape design, and the lavish suite, which is one of the most
expensive hotel rooms in the world, has an average price tag of $24,000 a
night.
What does Burj Khalifa symbolize?
More than just the
world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented example of
international cooperation, a symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the
new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East. It is also tangible proof of Dubai's
growing role in a changing world.
How Burj Khalifa was built?
Burj Khalifa's
construction will have used 330,000 m3 (431,600 cu yd) of concrete and 39,000
tonnes (43,000 ST; 38,000 LT) of steel rebar, and construction will have taken
22 million man-hours. In November 2007, the highest reinforced concrete core
walls were pumped using 80 MPa concrete from ground level.
What is on the top floors of the Burj Khalifa?
It has an observation
deck on the 124th floor. While the Burj Khalifa is a marvel from below, heading
to the top is an exhausting, overhyped, and, frankly, boring experience. The
observatory is cramped, the way up to the top is excruciatingly long, and the
view is nothing to write home about.
How many flights of stairs is the Burj Khalifa?
2,909 stairs
How does the Burj Khalifa not fall?
As this episode of
Real Engineering explains, the Burj Khalifa borrows its most important trick
from a flower—a shape that allows the wind to blow by it without creating a
vortex that would make the building sway:
Is Burj Khalifa based on a flower?
The hymenocallis or spider lily,a flower is widely cultivated in
Dubai and the GCC and is the inspiration for the structural design of Burj
Khalifa.