Interesting Facts About Burj Khalifa
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11 September 2024
Standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure and building in the world since its completion in 2010
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The skyscraper is an engineering marvel, with a foundation that goes 43 meters (141 feet) deep into the ground
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Burj Khalifa has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of Dubai's engineering prowess and architectural innovation
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Here are some interesting facts about the world's tallest structure
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The Burj Khalifa is almost twice as tall as the Empire State Building in New York and nearly three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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The building's design is inspired by Islamic architecture and is designed to resemble a Hymenocallis, a desert flower native to the UAE
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It has some of the fastest elevators in the world, moving at speeds of up to 10 meters per second
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Burj Khalifa has a range of luxury amenities, including a private library, a rooftop infinity pool, and a fitness center
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The building has one of the highest observation decks in the world at the 148th floor, offering stunning views of Dubai
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Burj Khalifa was built in just six years, with a workforce of over 10,000 labourers. It uses about 946,000 liters of water daily
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The building is designed with sustainability in mind, using solar panels and a district cooling system to reduce energy consumption
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