Find out all the fascinating details about the tallest building this world has ever seen.

Yes, Burj Khalifa stands 828-metres tall, making it the tallest building in the world. When inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2010, it surpassed Taiwan’s Taipei 101 as the tallest building in the world.

Samsung C&T Corporation was one of the two main companies involved in the construction of this glorious project.

Samsung C&T Corporation and Turner Construction were the two main companies involved in Burj Khalifa’s construction. It took almost six years for the project to complete.

The tallest freestanding structure in the world is designed by Adrian Smith.

Burj Khalifa has 163 floors above ground.

The residential wing of Burj Khalifa has 900 apartments.

Burj Khalifa is 828-metres or 2,716 ft. tall. It is twice the height of New York’s Empire State Building and three times the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

It is said that the building is around 175m wide.

No, Burj Khalifa is not a 7-star hotel. But, it is home to the Armani Hotel Dubai, designed by the Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani. The hotel features the designer’s signature minimalist style with bespoke furnishings, muted grey interiors and Japanese wooden floors.

It was named to honour the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the President of the United Arab Emirates, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Burj is the Arabic word for tower.

Excavation for Burj Khalifa began on 6th January 2004.

The tower opened to public on 4th January 2010.

The cost of building Burj Khalifa is estimated to be USD 1.5 billion.

Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai.

Yes, Burj Khalifa can withstand an earthquake of up to 7 points on the Richter scale thanks to the advanced structural support mechanisms in place.

Burj Khalifa has a mix of commercial and residential spaces.

While there is a hotel in Burj Khalifa called the Armani Hotel Dubai, it would be inaccurate to categorise the tower as a hotel.

This is definitely one of the most common Burj Khalifa FAQs. The main server controls the LED lights installed on the outer façade of the building. Changing the colours of the lights in combination transforms the stunning structure into a gigantic LED screen.

431,600 cubic yards of concrete and 39,000 tones of steel rebar were used to build this massive structure.

The foundations are more than 50 metres (164 ft.) deep.

The 163rd floor is the highest floor in the skyscraper.

A spiraling “Y” shaped plan was employed in the building’s construction.

Burj Khalifa is 303m taller than Sears Towers.

While Burj Khalifa is a mind-blowing artificial structure, it is not as high as Mount Everest.

As stated earlier, Burj Khalifa is three times the height of Eiffel Towers.

No, Burj Khalifa is a taller structure than the Statue of Unity.

The under-construction Dubai Creek Tower will be 100m taller than Burj Khalifa. Check out our detailed comparison of Dubai Creek Tower and Burj Khalifa for more details.

Pricing for advertising on Burj Khalifa starts at AED 250,000.

Yes, you can watch the acclaimed fireworks at Burj Khalifa from many parts of the city, including Safa Park.

No, it is not yet proven that astronauts can see Burj Khalifa from space.

Expert window cleaners clean the Burj Khalifa’s exteriors. Completing the cleaning cycle takes about three months, and the building is cleaned four times a year. Hence, it is practically being cleaned all year round.

In this section of FAQs on Burj Khalifa, we answer questions about when, how and why you should opt for a Burj Khalifa tour.

The observatory deck on Burj Khalifa is located on the 148th floor. At The Top – Burj Khalifa gives exclusive access to the highest outdoor observatory in the world.

You can book afternoon tea at Burj Khalifa with picture-perfect views at At.mosphere, a chic continental bistro located on Level 122.

Many restaurants offer fabulous food along with majestic views of Burj Khalifa. The list includes Tasca by Jose Avillez, GIA, CÉ LA VI, Morimoto, The Loft, NEOS, BiCE Mare, Karma Kafé, Asado and more.

There are eight restaurants in Burj Khalifa. Don’t forget to check out our post on restaurants in Burj Khalifa to know more about their menu, timings and contact details.

While Burj Khalifa views are incredible at any time of the day, many people prefer to book a trip either at sunrise or sunset to enjoy the contrasting colours of the sky.

Yes you can carry a handbag or backpack to the Burj Khalifa.

A trip to the observatory deck lasts for an hour. However, depending on your selected package, this time can differ.

If you want to buy or rent a flat in Burj Khalifa, this section might be fairly useful for you.

You can simply visit Bayut to look for apartments for sale in Burj Khalifa and get in touch with the agent to register your interest.

The sales price of apartments in Burj Khalifa depends on a variety of factors. You can check out the various flats for sale in Burj Khalifa listed on Bayut for a good idea.

Likewise, the asking rents for 1 to 4-bedroom apartments in Burj Khalifa depend on various factors. Check out the listings of flats for rent in Burj Khalifa on Bayut for a better understanding.

What’s interesting is that the cheering noise never reaches the residences due to the tower’s construction and the height of the residential levels.
Visiting Burj Khalifa is a once in a life time experience

This next Burj Khalifa FAQs section covers transportation, distances and more.

The nearest metro station is the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station on the Red Line.

Yes, the two popular tourist spots in Dubai are just a short walk away from each other.

To reach both Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, you can use Sheikh Zayed Road or Al Khail Road.

If you are driving, it will take around 20 to 25 minutes to reach Burj Khalifa from Dubai International Airport.

It will take around a 40-minute drive to reach Burj Khalifa from JLT.

It’s around a 20-minute drive.

It will take a 15 to 20-minute drive to reach the destination.

It’s around a 15 to 20-minute drive.

You can park your car at the Dubai Mall, Level 1 Parking.

Entry to At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa is via the Armani Hotel Dubai.

While you can look and marvel at the building from the outside, you need to buy tickets to go to the observatory floor. You can read more about getting to the top of Burj Khalifa on our blog.
This wraps up our list of FAQs on Burj Khalifa, one of the most fascinating places to visit in the city. Whether you decide to visit the observatory deck or simply take a selfie with this gigantic building as the background, it will be a memorable experience. There are loads of things to do in Burj Khalifa, so you can easily select the activities that interest you.