Burj Khalifa
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Burj Khalifa: A Tower Among Aspirations
The Burj Khalifa, inaugurated on January 4, 2010, is a high-rise skyscraper in Dubai embodying artistic engineering. With a height of 828 meters (2,717 ft), it was constructed by Emaar Properties and took 22 million man-hours to build.
This architectural marvel signifies a shift in Dubai's economy from oil to tourism, serving as a centerpiece of the Downtown Dubai development. Unique features include its Y-shaped structure inspired by traditional Islamic architecture, 160 habitable floors, and record-breaking structural materials. It also houses two observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors.
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Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Burj Khalifa
Record Heights
Burj Khalifa has held the title of tallest building in the world since its completion in 2010.
Construction Milestone
It took 1325 days from excavation to topping out at its staggering height.
Building Materials
The tower utilized 330,000 cubic meters of concrete and 39,000 tons of steel reinforcement.
Location
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Address
View map1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Opening Hours
Friday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Monday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Sunday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Ticket prices vary, typically around AED 149 for adults and AED 114 for children, higher during peak hours.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (8:30 AM–10:30 AM) are best to avoid crowding; evenings may offer sunset views.