Dubai is world famous for its unique structure, reminiscent of a real stalagmite. This is the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. The height of the building is simply amazing, it is 828 meters, and it consists of 163 floors. Climbing to its top, you can see anywhere in the Arab metropolis and beautiful landscapes, pleasing the eyes of tourists who came here from all over the world.
Construction history
The architects developing the project for this building from the very beginning planned that they would create the tallest building in the world called the Burj Khalifa. The height of this skyscraper and the number of its floors were kept in the strictest confidence until the very end of construction. According to the plan of Sheikh Dubai, this tower was to become a symbol of a new, newly-built area, and attract tourists from all over the planet.
The construction of this facility began in 2004. Every day, for the construction of the building, more than 12 thousand workers came to work, who built two floors a week. The height of the Burj Khalifa tower exceeds many skyscrapers by several hundred meters, the structure itself has no analogues throughout the world, an asymmetric shape was invented for its construction. Thanks to this idea of architects, this building can withstand strong winds.
The United Arab Emirates are known for their high temperature and scorching rays of the sun, so a special type of concrete was created for the construction of the tower, withstanding heat up to +50 degrees Celsius. It is also not hot inside the building, since it is completely glazed with unique materials that do not let in the sun's rays and repel all dust from themselves. But, despite this, the tower windows are washed every day. The skyscraper is even endowed with its own aroma, which creates special membranes.
Construction was completed in 2010, and the grand opening of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper took place. The height of this Arabian landmark instantly glorified the construction of the whole world. According to the sheikh of Dubai, the tower received such a name in honor of their president, the Khalifa.
Description
Many say about this skyscraper that it is an independent city in the very center of the metropolis. It has its own electrical and air conditioning systems. Electricity is supplied to the building thanks to a large array of solar panels, and comfortable temperature is maintained using sea water and underground cooling modules. Therefore, the air inside this building will not warm up above +18 degrees Celsius, which is undoubtedly very important for the hot climate of the UAE.
Near the building itself is a beautiful, unique singing fountain, the creation of which spent about 217 million dollars. He can throw his jets to a height exceeding 150 meters.
What is inside?
The height of the Burj Khalifa is quite impressive, so many hotels, offices, apartments and shopping centers could be accommodated there. For them, the building has three separate entrances: one is for guests of hotel complexes, the other is for office employees, and the third is for living in apartments.
From the 1st to the 39th floor, a hotel is located in a skyscraper, where the interior was designed by the famous designer and fashion designer Giorgio Armani, in whose honor he was named (Armani). For lovers of an active lifestyle, the building designers built sports complexes with pools located on the 43rd and 76th floors. And from the 44th to the 72nd and from the 77th to the 108th housed nine hundred luxury apartments. An Indian billionaire lives on the hundredth floor, having bought it completely under his property.
Office premises are located from the 111th to the 154th floor. Atmosphere is located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, the height of its location allows us to say that this is the highest restaurant in the world. The number of seats in it is designed for eighty people.
The observation deck is considered the most popular place of the Burj Khalifa tower (124th floor). Its height is 472 meters.
Tour to the top
The panoramic platform called At the Top, which means “on top”, was opened for its first guests back in 2008. Many tourists say that if he was not at this observatory, then he was not in Dubai.
Many people come here to specifically visit the observation platform of the Burj Khalifa. Photos from above are amazing: you can take an incomparable view of the Persian Gulf or the desert of the Arabian Peninsula. It seems that they were made on board some kind of aircraft. There are also many telescopes in this place, their power allows you to view the entire metropolis closer. From a bird's eye view, beautiful panoramas open on the Sheikh Zayed Highway and the entire surrounding area. Undoubtedly, having visited this observation deck, you will look at Dubai with completely different eyes.
The time of this excursion is one hour, but this is quite enough to enjoy all the beautiful views and landscapes.
How to get a pass to the tower?
Tickets can be bought at the box office of the skyscraper, located on the first level, but for this you will have to stand in a large line. To avoid this, it is better to purchase them on the Burj Khalifa website. It is also possible to order them at travel agencies, but this will cost more than 25 dirhams.
The cost of entering the tower varies depending on the date of purchase of the ticket and on age. Thus, an urgent pass will cost 400 dirhams for both children and adults. Regular ticket prices range from AED 95 to 125. It will also be appropriate to purchase a special card for a telescope worth 25 dirhams. In the event that a whole group of friends or family is going on such an excursion, then one such card is quite enough for them, you do not need to take it for each person.
Reviews
Many people who come to Dubai for vacations have already heard about his famous skyscraper, the main attraction of the city. Therefore, I doubtlessly want to see with my own eyes what height the Burj Khalifa has. According to tourists, it is simply impossible to avoid visiting this grandiose structure, as it is visible in all corners of the city, and it beckons to take an excursion to the observation deck and enjoy the luxury and grandeur.
Tourists who are fortunate enough to visit a skyscraper are advised to come on an excursion in the evening, before sunset. Although you can enjoy the views and beauty of the metropolis both in the daytime and in the evening, and photos from this height will turn out to be diverse due to the different times of the day.
Interesting Facts
It turns out that from the base of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, whose height is more than eight hundred meters, to its very last floor there are exactly three thousand steps.
The facade of such a grandiose building took more than 26 thousand glass panels to finish, and its elevators are considered the fastest in the world and can reach speeds of up to 18 meters per second.
At the 143rd level of this building is a nightclub, which is the largest in the whole world, and on the 76th floor there is the largest pool.
The Burj Khalifa even has its own mosque of impressive size.
How to get there
You can get to the skyscraper by metro - this is the most optimal way. You need to select the red line and get to the Dubai Mall station. It’s impossible to miss your way out, since the name of each stop is announced in advance and written in a running line on the scoreboard. Then you need to transfer to a special bus that carries tourists and everyone who wants to go straight to the Burj Khalifa. You can also cross the pedestrian bridge yourself, connecting the metro station and the shopping center, located near the skyscraper.
This huge building already represents a whole legend, which is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime and make wonderful photos from viewing platforms.