1.Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure in the world with a height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft).It was called "Burj Dubai" before it was inaugurated.It was during the inauguration of the tower that HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum revealed its official title. Being built by Emmar Properties it has 169 floors. A little known fact is that it has the highest library on the level 123 of The Residences. It also has the word's fastest double-deck elevators which is of a speed of 10 m/s.With an eye to environmental friendliness, the gardens of Burj Khalifa are partly irrigated with water collected through the tower's Condensate Collection System, which collects condensation from the tower's air-conditioning systems as well as its surrounding humid atmosphere. The interiors of The Residence
at Burj Khalifa are inspired by
Middle Eastern culture. Curves
and arcs that are representative of
the strokes in Arabic calligraphy
as well as the slopes of sand
dunes can be seen in the flooring,
carpets and ceilings. Traditional 'abra' rides across Burj Lake give visitors to Burj Khalifa a chance to experience a traditional means of transport while also enjoying a unique view of Dubai Fountain. Visitors making their way to the top of the tower are told the compelling story behind the construction and the design of the iconic tower.Burj Khalifa's superstructure is supported by a 3.7 metres thick reinforced concrete mat. It took 12,500 cubic metres of high-density, low-permeability concrete to build the mat.If weighed, the total amount of concrete
used in the construction of Burj Khalifa
would equal the approximate weight of
100,000 elephants.
at Burj Khalifa are inspired by
Middle Eastern culture. Curves
and arcs that are representative of
the strokes in Arabic calligraphy
as well as the slopes of sand
dunes can be seen in the flooring,
carpets and ceilings. Traditional 'abra' rides across Burj Lake give visitors to Burj Khalifa a chance to experience a traditional means of transport while also enjoying a unique view of Dubai Fountain. Visitors making their way to the top of the tower are told the compelling story behind the construction and the design of the iconic tower.Burj Khalifa's superstructure is supported by a 3.7 metres thick reinforced concrete mat. It took 12,500 cubic metres of high-density, low-permeability concrete to build the mat.If weighed, the total amount of concrete
used in the construction of Burj Khalifa
would equal the approximate weight of
100,000 elephants.