- Address: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Website: burjkhalifa.ae
- Height: 828 m
- Number of floors: 163
- The area inside the building: 344 000 sq. M. m
- Construction: September 21, 2004 - January 4, 2010
- Architects: Adrian Smith, William F. Baker, George J. Efstathiou, Marshall Strabala
Dubai , the largest city of the UAE , annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world, offering them an ultra-modern cosmopolitan way of life and learning the best traditions and customs of ancient Arab culture . A city that has grown over several decades from a simple fishing village to a world tourism and luxury center welcomes all its guests with noisy parties, giant shopping centers and a host of unique attractions . Among the latter are the tallest building in the world - the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates . Let's talk more about it.
Where is the Burj Khalifa?
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - the exact address of the Burj Khalifa tower, which on the map of Dubai can be found in the central part of the city, in the area of Downtown. This incredible building can not be confused with any other, and its top is completely visible from any end of the metropolis. Another interesting fact about the Burj Khalifa is related to the name, which means, in Arabic, the "tower of Caliph". The name, known today in the whole world, was given to the sights in honor of the current President of the UAE Khalifa ibn Zayd Al Nahyan at the opening ceremony.
How much did the Burj Khalifa build?
The most frequently asked question of tourists: "How many meters and floors in the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and how it was built?". This is not surprising, because the height of the largest building in the world is almost 1 km, and to be more precise - exactly 828 m. The legendary skyscraper has a total of 211 floors (including spire levels), which housed the entire city: the park, shopping centers, shops , restaurant, hotel , private apartments and more. It's incredible, but it took less than 6 years to construct this giant structure (06.01.2004-01.10.2009), and the cost of building the Burj Khalifa cost 1.5 billion. e.
The project of the building, which can easily be called the "new 8 miracle of the world", belongs to the American company Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and the chief engineer under whose authority the whole process took place was Adrian Smith, who was also responsible for the construction of such world famous skyscrapers as the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, the Trump Tower in Chicago, and others. The opening ceremony of the Burj Khalifa was held on January 4, 2010.
Architectural features
Burj Khalifa is undoubtedly one of the main modern attractions that attract tourists primarily with its unique architecture. In the spiral pattern of the tower there are 27 indentations that are arranged and aligned in such a way as to minimize the vibrational load (according to studies, the deviation at the Burj Khalifa wind at the highest point is about 1.5 m!). These slopes also reduce the cross-section of the building as it approaches the sky, thus creating comfortable outdoor terraces.
As for the appearance, the whole frame is made of special glass panels, which provide thermal performance, while not allowing the extreme temperatures of the desert and strong winds. In general, the glass covers more than 174,000 square meters. m. And the final stroke of the exterior of the Burj Khalifa is a spire, which, as the architects note, could itself become a skyscraper (its height is 232 m).
Interior design also fully corresponds to the trends of Islamic architecture. Looking at the photo of the Burj Khalifa inside, one can note a large number of different art objects that only adds to the luxury and chic of this amazing design.
Burj Khalifa - description by floors
As it was said earlier, Burj Khalifa is not just a tourist attraction, but a whole "city in the city". Dozens of architects and engineers carefully worked on the skyscraper project, so every meter of the useful space of the building is thought out in details, and at least a few hours must be left to visit this place. What is inside the Burj Khalifa?
- technical floors - level B1-B2 (parking lot), 17-18, 40-42, 73-75, 109-110, 136-138, 155 and 160-163;
- office premises - 111-121, 125-135, 139-154;
- residential floors (apartments) - 44-72, 77-108;
- hotel "Armani" - 1-16, 19-39;
- restaurant At.mosphere - 122;
- Observatory -124;
- observation platforms - 43, 76, 123.
Consider the most interesting objects of the complex in more detail:
- Hotel Armani , the design of which was designed by world-famous fashion designer and favorite of all the fair sex Georgio Armani. The hotel has 304 rooms, the cost of accommodation varies from 370 USD. up to 1600 USD. per night.
- The Atmosphere restaurant in Burj Khalifa is one of the most popular places for foreign guests, even despite high prices. The facility is located at an altitude of 442 m above the city, so that from its windows you can see fascinating views of Dubai and the Persian Gulf. However, remember that the minimum order amount in this restaurant is $ 100.
- The Dubai Fountain in Burj Khalifa is another landmark of the "most-most" complex. Located on an artificial lake right in front of the skyscraper entrance, the musical fountain is the second largest in the world and gathers crowds of foreign tourists every day. The shows take place at lunchtime at 1 pm and 1:30 pm, and also in the evening from 18:00 to 22:00.
- An outdoor swimming pool is a real highlight of the complex. It is located on the 76th floor, due to which all visitors are guaranteed wonderful views of the city. A ticket to the pool in Burj Khalifa costs $ 40, but at the entrance immediately issued a voucher for $ 25, which can be spent on drinks and food.
- Terrace. The Burj Khalifa open observation deck is 555 m above the ground and is one of the highest in the world. It is equipped with electronic telescopes and special devices with the function of augmented reality.
By the way, to each level of visitors deliver specially designed elevators, the speed of which in Burj Khalifa is up to 10 m / s. Total of such lifts 57.
How to get to and get to Burj Khalifa?
Excursion to Burj Khalifa is one of the most popular entertainment for foreign guests, it is not only the famous sight of the UAE, but also the most recognizable construction in the world. You can get here from any part of the city, at almost any time (Burj Khalif's hours: from 8:08 to 22:00). You can get to the legendary tower:
- Independently on a taxi or a rented car . On the ground floor there is an underground parking, where you can park the car.
- By the subway . This is the most popular, cheap and easy way to get to a skyscraper. To go follows along the red branch to the metro station "Burj Khalifa".
- By bus. Another type of public transport in Dubai, which is very popular with visiting tourists. The nearest stop to the tower (Dubai Mall) can be reached on route F13. Going through the shopping center to the lower floor (LG - Lower Ground), you will see the cafe "Subway". Near it is the ticket office, where you can buy tickets to the skyscraper.
Take a few hours to visit the Burj Khalifa. On average, the tour lasts 1.5-2 hours, but the queue can be too long. For those who do not like to wait a long time, there is a way out - the ticket is Immediate Entry. Its price is about $ 80. Depending on what floor and observation platform Burj Khalifa you want to climb, the following prices apply:
- Tour "To the top" (124, 125 and 148 floors): 95 USD. (20: 00-22: 00), 135 USD. (9: 30-19: 00).
- Tour "Upper level" (124 and 125 floors): adult (8: 30-17: 00, 20: 00-22: 00) - 35 cu, from 17:30 to 19:00 - 55 cu . children's (8: 30-17: 00, 20: 00-22: 00) - 25 cu, from 17:30 to 19:00 - 45 cu. Children under 4 years old admission is free.
Especially successful will be the ascent to Burj Khalifa at night, the view from the top will remain for a long time in memory.