Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Burj Khalifa :


known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in DubaiUnited Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m.

Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010, and is part of the new 2 km2  development called Downtown Dubai at the 'First Interchange' along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai's main business district. The tower's architecture and engineering were performed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill ofChicago, with Adrian Smith as chief architect, and Bill Baker as chief structural engineer. The primary contractor was Samsung C&T ofSouth Korea.

 Includes 180 storey, also include hotel consists of 403 suites and 57 elevators. 












0 Comments: