Burj Khalifa the Highest building of the World: 12 most Interesting Facts

The In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, there is a skyscraper name Burj Khalifa. It was formerly referring to as the Burj Dubai before its official opening in 2010. The exterior of the Burj Khalifa was on completion in 2009, five years after the exterior construction start in 2004. It is the tallest structure in the world and is by all accounts a true masterpiece.

The Burj Khalifa: 12 Interesting Facts

Here are some of the most fascinating details about the Burj Khalifa. Don’t let your curiosity get the better of you, because learning these little-known facts will leave you dazed! For example:

1:  With an 828-meter height, The world’s tallest structure is Burj Khalifa. Almost double the height of the Empire State Building and nearly thrice the height of the Eiffel Tower.

2: The Burj Khalifa currently holds the world records for “tallest free-standing building,” “highest occupied floor,” “longest travel distance in an elevator,” “highest number of stories,” and “tallest elevator.”

3: It surpassed the CN Tower’s record to become the world’s tallest free-standing structure.

4: Moreover, With 160 floors, it claims to have the most elevated levels in the entire world.

5: “The Burj Khalifa” is home to the largest restaurant in the world. We all agree that a meal with a view would be wonderful. You are invited to eat at ambiance on level 122 of the Burj Khalifa. Enjoy caviar and oysters while perched 441 meters above the ground.

6: The tallest residential building is 385 meters high. So now you know where to live if you enjoy heights.

7: Burj Khalifa is where the second-highest pool is located. It is on the building’s 76th level.

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8: Dubai Fountain, which performs 30 minutes a time from 6:00 PM on Wednesday to Sunday, is the largest dancing fountain system. Directly in front of Burj, it is located.

9: Life is always easier with elevators. You can’t just use stairs to ascend such a tall building, after all. The Burj has the 504-meter-tall, 60 km/h tallest elevator in the world. 140 floors are traversing by it. Imaginary, huh?

10: In the near future, Burj  will face competition. Moreover, One of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming projects, Jeddah Tower, is currently under construction and is anticipating to be the country’s tallest structure.

11:  Furthermore, The Burj has the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, which is also the highest level in the world, and is another reason to visit. It is on level 148.

12: The Burj has earned a reputation for accomplishing world records. In just six hours, Alian Robert—also known as the French Spiderman has reached the top alone.

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