Introduction
Architecture
- ๐๏ธ Design: The Burj Khalifa was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, with Adrian Smith as the chief architect.
- ๐๏ธ Inspiration: The design is inspired by Islamic architecture, particularly the Great Mosque of Samarra.
- ๐ Structure: The building features a Y-shaped tripartite floor geometry to optimize residential and hotel space.
- ๐ ๏ธ Materials: The primary structure is made of reinforced concrete, steel, and aluminum.
- ๐ก๏ธ Cladding: The cladding system is designed to withstand Dubai's hot summer temperatures, featuring reflective glass panels and aluminum spandrel panels.
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Observation Decks
- ๐ญ At the Top: Located on the 124th floor, it was the highest outdoor observation deck in the world when it opened.
- ๐ At the Top SKY: Located on the 148th floor at 555 meters (1,821 feet), it offers stunning views of Dubai.
- ๐๏ธ Ticket Prices: Tickets can be booked online, with prices varying based on the time of day and the observation deck.
- ๐ Opening Hours: The observation decks are open daily, with extended hours during peak tourist seasons.
- ๐ Augmented Reality: The 124th-floor observation deck features an electronic telescope for augmented reality views.
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Records
- ๐ Tallest Structure: The Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure ever built, standing at 829.8 meters (2,722 feet).
- ๐ข Most Floors: The building has 163 floors, surpassing the World Trade Center's 110 floors.
- ๐ Highest Elevator: It features the world's highest elevator installation, situated inside a rod at the very top of the building.
- ๐ Tallest Freestanding Structure: It surpassed the CN Tower in Toronto, which stands at 553.3 meters (1,815 feet).
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Highest Restaurant: The 122nd-floor restaurant, At.mosphere, is the highest restaurant in the world.
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Construction
- ๐ ๏ธ Start Date: Construction began on January 6, 2004.
- ๐๏ธ Completion: The building was officially opened on January 4, 2010.
- ๐ผ Contractors: The primary contractor was Samsung C&T, along with Arabtec and BESIX.
- ๐ง Materials: The construction used 330,000 cubic meters of concrete and 55,000 tonnes of steel rebar.
- ๐ก๏ธ Challenges: Special concrete mixes were used to withstand Dubai's extreme temperatures.
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Features
- ๐จ Armani Hotel: The Burj Khalifa houses a 304-room Armani Hotel on the lower floors.
- ๐โโ๏ธ Swimming Pools: The building features swimming pools on the 43rd and 76th floors.
- ๐ณ Park: The Burj Khalifa is surrounded by an 11-hectare park designed by SWA Group.
- ๐ง Fountain: The Dubai Fountain, located outside the Burj Khalifa, is the world's largest choreographed fountain.
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Restaurants: The building includes several high-end restaurants, including At.mosphere on the 122nd floor.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Location: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, UAE.
- ๐ Opening Hours: The Burj Khalifa is open daily, with extended hours during peak tourist seasons.
- ๐๏ธ Ticket Booking: Tickets for the observation decks can be booked online through the official Burj Khalifa website.
- ๐ Public Transit: The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line provides easy access.
- ๐ Website: For more information, visit the official website at www.burjkhalifa.ae.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +971 4 888 8888 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates |
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