World's Tallest building is Burj Khalifa.
Owner: Emaar properties
Records:-
- Tallest in the World since 2009.
- Highest outdoor observation deck in the world.
- Tallest service elevator in the world.
- Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world.
Burj Khalifa was designed by Adrian Smith, of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, whose firm designed the Willis Tower and One World Trade Center.
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 6 January 2004, with the exterior completed five years later in 1 October 2009. The building was opened in 4 January 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai.
The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The building was originally named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts. At a certain point in the architectural and engineering process, the original Emaar developers experienced financial problems, and required more money and economic funding. Sheikh Khalifa, the ruler of the United Arab Emirates, granted monetary aid and funding, hence resulting in the changing of the name to "Burj Khalifa".
Bulding details:-
- It contains a total of 57 elevators and 8 escalators.
- Height of Building (upto Tip) is 829.8 m (2,722 ft).
- Top floor 584.5 m (1,918 ft).
- Build up area is 5.67 million sq ft.
- Construction Cost is US $1.5 billion.
Its surrounding malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai have generated the most revenue.
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