Amazing facts about the Burj Khalifa you may not know.

Information about the Burj Khalifa that you may not have known, such as it was established as the tallest and most beautiful tower in the world and exceeded all expectations, reaching a height of 828 meters, consisting of 180 floors, and distinguished by a stunning design that attracts everyone who sees and notices it because it makes you feel like you're in a world you've never seen before during your visit to this tower. We will get to know information about the Burj Khalifa, one of the most famous landmarks in Dubai.

Amazing facts about the Burj Khalifa.

The Burj Khalifa is an exceptionally distinctive skyscraper, located in the emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It is also one of the tallest towers in the world, as it is actually the tallest tower in the world, reaching a height of approximately 828 meters.

Construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai began on January 6, 2004, and the exterior structure of the tower was completed in October 2009. It officially opened on January 4, 2010, becoming the tallest man-made peak in the world.

This tower was previously known as the Dubai Tower, but its name was later changed to honor the ruler of Abu Dhabi and also the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both Smith and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill were involved in designing the Burj Khalifa, drawing inspiration from the concept of Islamic architecture.

This tower was built according to the latest global standards, requiring approximately 12,000 workers and more. It is notable for hosting numerous events annually. For example, the building is painted with the colors of national flags when celebrating their official holidays.

• You can see the clouds from the top of the Burj Khalifa.
• The construction of the tower utilized the world's largest cranes, including one capable of lifting at least 25 tons of steel.
• The total amount of concrete used in the construction reached approximately one hundred thousand cubic meters.
• The tower consists of around 2,990 steps, and stairs are used to access the upper floors.
• The fastest elevator in the world can reach the top at a speed of 10 meters per second.
• Up to ten thousand people can be accommodated in the tower at the same time.
• A xenon lighting system is used, which is turned on and off forty times in 60 seconds to prevent aircraft collisions with the building.
• The temperature at the top can be up to six degrees cooler compared to the ground floor.
• The public areas in this tower are scented with a variety of fragrances, with up to eighteen different scents to please all tastes.

The number of floors in Burj Khalifa.

There is no doubt that many people wonder about the size and number of floors in the Burj Khalifa, as this tower is considered the tallest tower in the world. We will notice that it is also the building that contains the largest number of floors in the world as a whole. Therefore, the most important information can be summarized as follows:

• The Burj Khalifa consists of 200 floors, but the upper floors are unoccupied, and human activity will be concentrated on the 160th floor of the tower.
• Floor 124 is where the highest observation deck in the Burj Khalifa is located, making it the highest accessible observation deck in general.
• The Burj Khalifa features numerous high-grade hotel rooms and suites, with approximately 150 rooms and suites.
• The number of floors allocated for offices is around 49 floors, including 12 floors in the office annex building adjacent to the tower.
• The number of elevators in the tower is approximately 57.

To book a ticket for the Burj Khalifa.

You can book through the ticket booking website for the Burj Khalifa or by contacting the tourist guide support team at the following number: 01122800877. Alternatively, you can book through the ticket office at the tower or through Dubai Mall, where instant tickets can be booked through the ticket office.

The ticket prices for Burj Khalifa.

The prices of Burj Khalifa tickets vary due to several factors including the type of platform you choose, the timing you select for ascent. You can book the ticket as mentioned in the previous paragraph.

Global numbers for Burj Khalifa.

• The total area of the tower is approximately 4,000,000 square meters.
•  Burj Khalifa employs around 12,000 people.
• The upper part of the tower can be seen from about 95 kilometers away.
• During the construction of the tower, workers carried out a concrete pouring process in Burj Khalifa, reaching a height of about 605 meters, a global record.
•  Burj Khalifa also holds another world record, which is the number of meters the main service elevator travels, which is approximately 504 meters.
• There are special parking spaces under the tower, with a total of about 3,000.
• The weight capacity of the main service elevator in Burj Khalifa is approximately 5,500 kilograms.
•  Around 31,400 tons of steel bars were used in the construction of Burj Khalifa.
• The empty weight of Burj Khalifa is approximately 500,000 tons.
• Many glass panels were used in the tower's facade, with a total of approximately 28,261 glass panels used. A large amount of water is collected from cooling units in Burj Khalifa, with a volume of water reaching about 15,000 liters, which is then reused for irrigating gardens and parks.
• In addition to Burj Khalifa, there are many fountains known as performance fountains, with the largest and tallest fountain reaching about 900 feet.

 Burj Khalifa has redefined what is possible in the design and technology of superstructures by combining the latest technologies and cultural influences. The tower and the surrounding areas are more central than any other new development project in Dubai.