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 About Burj Khalifa (Image Result)

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.