Important facts about Burj Khalifa

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Important facts about Burj Khalifa…………

All About Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa was the brainchild of the respected leader, his Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In a bid to make Dubai a benchmark tourism destination for the world, Dubai wanted to create something so extraordinary that it surpasses anything created by man so far.

After a stiff competition amongst some of the world’s most prestigious and renowned design houses, the honor of making this landmark on earth went to the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) with Adrian Smith FAIA, RIBA, consulting design partner. The design even when on paper, went through extensive rounds of reviews to ensure its sustainability, safety, and security. Inspired by the designs of the patterning systems of the Islamic structure, the Y shaped design was used to allow maximum natural sunlight inside the building.

After several stages of planning and designing, the construction of the mighty structure began in January 2004. The pillar construction went on for almost 3 years. In May 2007, the exterior cladding of the building was started with the help of over 380 highly skilled on-site technicians and engineers.

Initially, the tower was known as Burj Dubai initially until its official opening in the year 2010. Just before its opening, it was changed to Burj Khalifa in honor of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

But for a project as mighty as Burj Khalifa Dubai needed an exceptional vision and unbeatable minds who would use science and engineering to its best use. Mere planning of the project included some of the most unfathomable figures, facts, and statistics.

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and a global icon. Truly a feat of engineering, the building represents the conceptual heart and soul of the city of Dubai.

At 828m tall, this magnificent structure is located next to The Dubai Mall and has drawn visitors from all over the world since opening in 2010. The unmatched Burj Khalifa view can be taken in from not one but two observations decks – the two-storey At the Top on the 124th and 125th floors, as well as the world’s highest observation deck (555m) on the 148th floor. 

Burj Khalifa, literally means Khalifa Tower. Formerly known as Burj Dubai or Dubai Tower, which was changed to Burj Khalifa when the tower officially opened on January 4th 2010. Khalifa is derived from the name of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Maktoum, who is the president of Adu Dhabi as well as United Arab Emirates, Burj Khalifa and other construction projects in Dubai were once on the verge of halting due to the attack of Financial Crisis.

it was neighbor Adu Dhabi provided funds to Dubai in the hard time, this is the main reason for Dubai to rename the tower Burj Khalifa, additionally the word Khalifa has a important significance in Islam, it means Islamic world’s supreme leader.

At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:

• Tallest building in the world
• Tallest free-standing structure in the world
• Highest number of stories in the world
• Highest occupied floor in the world
• Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
• Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
• Tallest service elevator in the world

The architectural height of Burj Khalifa is 828 meters or 2717 feet, this is measured to the top of the spire, as its spire is considered an architectural element of the tower.

Before 2010, Burj Khalifa’s height has long been kept as a secret in order to prevent it from being surpassed by potential competitors. Finally the owner Emaar claimed the standard height of Burj Khalifa to be 828 meters, with a total height of 829.8 meters to its tip (there’s a 1.7 meter small needle atop the top of spire at 828 meters), making it the tallest building in the world in any categories. As of 2019, Burj Khalifa has been holding the crown of World’s Tallest Building for 10 years, it will keep the crown for another 3 to 5 years, until in 2022 or later when either the Dubai Creek Tower or Jeddah Tower surpasses it.

The highest occupied floor is level 154, which is 584m high from ground. For public sightseeing, there are 3 observation decks, respectively on levels 124,125 and 148. The one on level 148 is now the world’s highest observation deck at a height of 555 meters.

Who Constructed the Burj Khalifa?

Dubai, the City of Gold, is doomed to never stop in terms of innovation and progress!

Visiting Dubai is like taking a step toward a piece of heaven on Earth, making your eyes hard to withdraw from the beauty and continual growth that make Dubai tour packages one of the finest and most spectacular experiences of your life.

The Burj Khalifa was built by Adam Smith, a prominent designer with a stellar portfolio that includes the Willis Tower and Hyder Consulting. The structure was constructed with Islamic architecture, and there were a few obstacles along the road, but the masterpiece is now an amazing tower emphasising Dubai City Sky as well as the iconic Burj Al Arab.

A fun fact about Burj Khalifa was that it was formerly known as Khalifa Tower or Burj Dubai, but was renamed in honor of Abu Dhabi and the president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

• Location:
• The address of Burj Khalifa is 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the tower is located in Downtown Dubai, an area along Sheikh Zayed Road, it’s one of several districts in the city that filled with lots of high-rises buildings, another district with significant amount of skyscrapers is Dubai Marina, the two districts is approximately 11 miles apart
• In comparison with Dubai Marina which located right by the sea, Burj Khalifa is 2.1 miles away from the sea, so the natural view surrounding the tower is not as tempting as Dubai Marina, but there are many man-made lakes and rivers around the tower, these lakes and rivers have made up for the deficiency to a certain extent.

Architecture of Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa architecture incorporates a three-lobed footprint, which is an abstraction of the Hymenocallis flower. The tower is made up of three parts that are placed around a central core. The modular, Y-shaped construction with setbacks along each of its three wings gives an intrinsically stable design for the building and adequate floor plates for residential use. As the tower spirals upward, the cross-section of the tower is gradually reduced by 26 helical levels.

At the summit, the center core emerges and culminates in a carved spire. The Arabian Gulf is best seen from a Y-shaped floor layout. From the ground or in the air, the Burj Khalifa resembles the onion domes that are common in Islamic architecture. At 555 metres (1,821 feet) in height, At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY on Level 148 provides guests with a unique chance to soak in unrivalled views of the city and far beyond from a rooftop terrace and a luxury lounge.

Experiences to enjoy and Burj Khalifa tickets

For a truly special time, visitors can choose to dine in the restaurant and lounge At.mosphere on the 122nd floor, or experience new heights at The Lounge, Burj Khalifa, which is spread across floors 152, 153 and 154, making it the tallest lounge on the planet.

The towering structure is based on an abstraction of the Hymenocallis flower, and is essentially three sections arranged around a central core. Viewed from above, it is consistent with the onion-dome design frequently found across a variety of Islamic architecture. Around the base of the mighty tower, you will find a vibrant hub of entertainment and dining, featuring The Dubai Mall, the choreographed musical Dubai Fountain and a plethora of tourist attractions to keep you and the fellow swarms of admirers busy.

At the Top, Burj Khalifa tickets start at AED149, while you can further explore engaging experiences, like a three-course set menu at The Burj Club with rooftop access from AED279 or fountain tours from AED20 – which also allow for mesmerising views of the Burj Khalifa at night. 

Uses

Mixed-use, the tower is used in a variety of purposes, respectively are Office, Residential, Hotels, Restaurant, Observation, Communication.
The 39th floor or level 39 and floors below are used as hotels or residences by Armani, the floors from level 39 to level 108 are mainly used for residences. Above level 108 to level 154 are office spaces, with the exception of level 124,125 and level 148, which are the 3 separated observation decks for public sightseeing. And there’s also a restaurant set at level 122, named At.mosphere.
The floors above level 154 to 163 are all mechanical floors. The number of floors is so huge as there are a total of 2909 stairs from the ground floor to 160th floor.

163 is commonly known as the number of Burj Khalifa’s floors, but a 2717-foot building couldn’t have only 163 floors even when the spire is removed right? That is because the floors above level 163 and below the spire are served as the base structure of spire, which is not habitable and also not for mechanical use, but it occupies 46 floors, hence technically the building has 209 floors.

Every year, fireworks show or laser show will take place on Burj Khalifa on New Year’s Eve, attracting thousands of people to watch on the scene, and millions watch online in the same time. The last firework show was occurred on January 1, 2017, a laser show was shown on New Year’s Eve of 2018, laser shows is also occurred in some other events or festivals.

Facts About Burj Khalifa

• The weight of the materials is one of the most astounding Burj Khalifa statistics. To put things in context, the weight of the concrete is equal to 100,000 elephants. The entire weight of aluminium utilised for the Burj Khalifa is comparable to five A380 planes.
• The sustainability and resource usage of the Burj Khalifa is quite admirable. Every year, 15 million gallons of water are gathered in an environmentally friendly manner. The water is utilised for irrigation, watering the landscape and plants, cooling the system, and powering the Dubai Fountain.
• The Burj Khalifa is about more than simply vistas and cuisine. The building also houses art and culture, as well as the world’s first Armani hotel. The oval sculpture by Egyptian artist Karim Rashid at the business entryway should be the first stop on any art lover’s tour. After that, see Catalan artist Jaume Plensa’s stunning “World Voices” project.

The Burj Khalifa is one of the world’s finest architecturally and technologically sophisticated structures, with meticulous design at every level. At your leisure, explore the 360-degree viewing decks on levels 125 and 124. Book your tickets now

World Records of Burj Khalifa

Apart from being the world’s tallest building in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa also holds six other world records. The Burj Khalifa is also the world’s tallest freestanding construction, has the most storeys, the most inhabited floors, the highest outdoor observation deck, the elevator with the greatest journey distance, and the tallest service elevator.

Booking of Burj Khalifa

With so many things to do in Dubai, you can see the tip of the sphere of Burj Khalifa from 95 km away. Now, wonder how exciting it will be to watch the view from Dubai’s tallest building in the world? Following are the Burj Khalifa ticket prices:

The entry fee to the Burj Khalifa is about Rs 6000* per person. Children under the age of 12 are charged Rs 3200* for regular entry, while adults are charged Rs 4000* at the top level and Rs 10,000* at the top sky level. Infants pay no entrance charge for quick access to the summit.

Aside from that, the tour of the Burj Khalifa during non-peak hours, the ticket price of the Burj Khalifa is Rs 1896 and Rs 2560 for children and adults, respectively, for visiting at the top, and the entrance fee of the Burj Khalifa is Rs 7015 for those who want to go at the top sky level.

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