Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa Tour: Overview

Burj Khalifa, earlier known as Burj Dubai, located in Downtown Dubai, UAE, and standing tall at 829.84m is the tallest man-made structure in the world. Burj Khalifa is as a living wonder, a stunning piece of art, and incomparable feat of engineering. Burj Khalifa forms a part of the new flagship development called Downtown Dubai, located at the First Interchange along Sheikh Zayed Road, in proximity to the main business district in Dubai. Developed by the leading developer Emaar Properties, the tower's architecture and engineering were handled by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill of Chicago. World's tallest building. A living wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering. Burj Khalifa is all that. More than just the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented example of international cooperation, symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East. It is also tangible proof of Dubai's growing role in a changing world. In fewer than 30 years, this city has transformed itself from a regional centre to a global one.

About Burj Khalifa: 

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world with an architectural height of 2716.5 feet or 828.0 meters. Its occupied height (height of the floor occupied by people) is 1918 feet or 584.5 meters. Its total height measured from its tip is 2723 feet or 829.8 meters. There are 163 floors located above the ground and it has only one floor located below the ground. It has 58 functional elevators that run at a top speed of 10 meters per second. Burj Khalifa boast 2957 parking spaces, 304 hotels and 900 apartments.

• Cost: US$1.5bn 

• Developer: Emaar Properties

• Designed by: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

• Type: Skyscraper

• Height: 829.84m

• Floors: 162 

• Construction start date: 21st September 2004

• Construction end date: 4th January 2010

Top Highlights:

The world’s fastest elevators will zip from the ground floor to the 124th floor in 47 seconds.
Enjoy awe-inspiring views of Dubai from the 124th floor.
Choose your preferred time slot and you may see two sunsets, Dubai fountain show and much more.

Largest Tower in the world

The world's tallest artificial structure is the 829.8 m (2,722 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest freestanding structure on land of United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest structure in the world, standing at 829.8 m. The Burj khalifa was build in 2010 and there are 163 floors. 

The Top Burj Khalifa

Breathtaking views at the top of the world’s tallest skyscraper.The world’s tallest skyscraper takes panoramic viewing to the next level. Mind-blowing lift technology flashes you up to the 124th floor, where the extraordinary 360-degree view of downtown Dubai awaits you. Gaze at the landscape from a birds-eye point of view. Burj Khalifa defies gravity and surpasses all expectations. The structure rises gracefully from the desert and gives Dubai a new glow.

Where burj khalifa located

Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai. 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest structure in the world. 

How Tall is Burj Khalifa

The Height of burj Khalifa tower is 828 m, 830 m to tip. The Burj Khalifa has 163 floors.

Burj Khalifa Architect

The architecture features a triple-lobed footprint, an abstraction of the Hymenocallis flower. The tower is composed of three elements arranged around a central core. The modular, Y-shaped structure, with setbacks along each of its three wings provides an inherently stable configuration for the structure and provides good floor plates for residential. Twenty-six helical levels decrease the cross section of the tower incrementally as it spirals skyward.

Highest Floor Building in World

The Burj Khalifa, previously known as the Burj Dubai, is the tallest building in the world. It measures 2,723 feet high and has 163 floors. It took five years to build, and was completed in 2009 in Dubai's main business district.

Hotel Burj Al Khalifa 

The Burj al-Arab is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the fourth tallest hotel in the world however, 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. It has a helipad near the roof at a height of 210 m (689 ft) above ground.

The Residences At  Burj Khalifa:

The Residences at Burj Khalifa, one of the most-prestigious addresses, with more than 900 residences including studios, single, double, triple and four bedroom suites, are designed for the connoisseur. The homes located from levels 19 to 108 of Burk Khalifa with a rich array of amenities, offer residents an unmatched lifestyle experience. State-of-the-art fitness facilities, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzis, recreation room for gatherings and events, are all available on exclusive Sky Lobbies on levels 43, 76 and 123. Among the other amenities are, a resident's library, a cigar club, Burj Khalifa Gourmet Market, a gourmet convenience store, meeting place for residents, and valet parking for guests and visitors.

Rooms At Burj Khalifa:

Burj Khalifa will be home to 1,044 luxury apartments, 49 floors of offices and eventually a 160-room Armani-branded hotel. Around 12,000 people are expected to live and work in the tower, which is part of a 500-acre development.

Burj Khalifa Park:

The Burj Park is a great leisure attraction in Downtown Burj Dubai, and an excellent place to catch a glimpse of the popular Dubai Fountains. The park is a great leisure attraction in Downtown Burj Dubai, the mega project developed by Emaar. There are few restaurants and cafes nearby the park, although there are more restaurants and cafes at Emaar Boulevard. A unique aspect of Burj Dubai Park is that it permits free entry, is open 24 hours and does not have fencing. There is underground car parking nearby off Emaar Boulevard, but, it is more of a small grass covered area, than a proper park. 
Facilities: Outdoor space, outdoor dining, prow lookout, leisure forest grove, play area, water features, palm court, and grand terrace. 

Shopping At Burj Khalifa

Downtown Dubai offers and unparallel lifestyle appeal to both residents and visitors with a variety of shopping options. From the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, The Dubai Mall, to the tranquil surrounding of the more intimate Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai is a lifestyle destination set in a distinct mix of traditional and modern architecture where people live, work and play.

• The Dubai Mall

• Souk Al Bahar

• Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard

Dining At Burj Khalifa

Downtown Dubai offers culinary delights from around the world - everything from Local to Continental, Mediterranean, Asian and Fusion cuisines. With no less than 160 food & beverage outlets from trendy cafés to casual eateries, themed restaurants to waterfront dining with views of the Burj Khalifa—The Dubai Mall offers something to satisfy every craving. Beyond The Dubai Mall, you'll find a tempting array of cafés, coffee houses, restaurants and food kiosks lining the boulevards and in the hotels that surround Burj Khalifa.

• At.mosphere Burj Khalifa

• Armani Hotel Dubai

• The Address Downtown Dubai

• The Address Dubai Mall

• The Palace Downtown Dubai

• Manzil Downtown Dubai

• Vida Downtown Dubai

Tickets At Burj Khalifa

• Duration: 2-3 Hour Aprox

• Start time: Open from 8:30am till midnight (last entry 11:00pm). Please enter your preferred time in the special request section during your booking.You can choose from the following time windows:

• Day Hours: 08:30am – 3:00pm

• Prime Hours: 3:30pm - 6:00pm

• Evening Hours: 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Arriving by Bus: Bus services available from the Deira Gold Souk on route number 27. The buses arrive and depart from P2 Cinema Car Park on the Lower Ground Level of The Dubai Mall every 15 minutes.Your tickets will be valid for a fixed time in the window chosen by you at the time of booking.   

Arriving by Metro: Burj Khalifa can be reached via metro at Burj Khalifa Metro Station.