10 Facts about Burj Khalifa

Friday, September 18th 2015. | Buildings


Get the interesting information about the tallest artificial structure in the world in Facts about Burj Khalifa. The height of this structure is 2,722 feet or 829.8 meter. This megatall skyscraper is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Before the skyscraper was inaugurated, it was called Burj Dubai. Let’s find out the interesting facts about Burj Khalifa below:

Facts about Burj Khalifa 1: the construction

In 2004, the construction of Burj Khalifa started. In 2009, the exterior construction finished. The reinforced concrete is the main material in this structure.

Facts about Burj Khalifa 2: the first opening

In 2010, Burj Khalifa was opened for the first time. It is considered as the centerpiece in the town.

Burj Khalifa Picture

Burj Khalifa Picture

Facts about Burj Khalifa 3: the international recognition

The main reason why the government builds Burj Khalifa is due to the international recognition for Dubai as oil based economy.

Facts about Burj Khalifa 4: the name of the building

The name of the building was derived from the name of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He was the president of United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi. This building is used to honor him. To pay the debt, Dubai was got the money from UAE government and Abu Dhabi. That’s why the building was dedicated to the president of UAE.

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

Facts about Burj Khalifa 5: the design of Burj Khalifa

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) designed Burj Khalifa. This firm is also famous as the designer for the One World Trade Center and Willis Tower. The supervisor for the architecture of Burj Khalifa was under the responsibility of NORR Group Consultants International Limited. On the other hand, the supervisor for the engineering was taken by Hyder Consulting.

Facts about Burj Khalifa 6: the unique design of Burj Khalifa

Burk Khalifa has unique design for it reflects the historical and cultural element in Dubai. It is inspired from the spiral minaret. The Islamic architecture also affects the design of this structure.

Facts about Burj Khalifa

Facts about Burj Khalifa

Facts about Burj Khalifa 7: the system in Burj Khalifa

The summer temperature in Dubai will never affect the building for it has the cladding system.  The height of Burj Khalifa is supported by the presence of a buttressed core structural system. Check facts about Brooklyn bridge here.

Facts about Burj Khalifa 8: the elevators

You can find 8 escalators and 57 elevators inside Burj Khalifa. The elevator can accommodate around 12 to 14 people.

Burj Khalifa Interior

Burj Khalifa Interior

Facts about Burj Khalifa 9: the reception

The people love to see the building. It earns positive receptions and awards. Get facts about buildings here.

Facts about Burj Khalifa 10: an outdoor observation deck

At the top is the name of the outdoor observation deck in Burj Khalifa. It is located at 124th floor.

Burj Khalifa Facts

Burj Khalifa Facts

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