Burj Khalifa (Arabic: برج خليفة) is a skyscraper in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Construction began on 21 September 2004. On 21 July 2007, the Burj Khalifa took over the title of "tallest building in the world" from the Taipei 101 in Taiwan,[4] and on 17 January 2009, the tower reached its highest point, reaching 828 metres (1,828 ft). Including antennas and flagpoles, the height is 829.8 meters (269.8 feet). The building was opened with grand fireworks on 4 January 2010.
Burj Khalifa
برج خليفة
The skyline of Dubai with the Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the photo)
Location
Flag of United Arab Emirates Dubai, UAE
Coordinates
25° 12′ N, 55° 16′ E
Status
In use
Construction started
September 21st, 2004
Opening
4 January 2010[1]
Features
Use
Office, hotel, residential
Building height
828 m
Height incl. antennas etc.
829,84 m
Storeys
163[2]
Floor area
517.240 m²
Cost
US$ 1.5 billion[3].
Parties
Architect
Flag of the United States Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Owner
Flag of United Arab Emirates Emaar Properties
Contractor
Flag of South Korea Samsung
Flag of Belgium Besix
Flag of United States Turner
Flag of United Arab Emirates Arabtec
Detailed map
Burj Khalifa (Dubai)
Burj Khalifa
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