Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai)

At 828 metres high the Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and tallest free-standing structure. It officially opened in January 2010 and cost around US$1.5 billion to build.

The building, known as the Burj Dubai throughout construction, was renamed at the opening ceremony in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, president of the UAE and ruler of the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Key features include:

Armani Hotel, 160-room 5 star designed by fashion designer Giorgio Armani
At The Top – the world’s highest observation deck, Level 124
Apartments – 1,044 luxury residential apartments
Offices – 49 office floors
Mosque – The world’s highest mosque is situated on Level 158
Sky Lobbies – Fitness and spa facilities on Levels 43, 76 and 123

The Burj Khalifa is the centrepiece of Downtown Burj Dubai, a US$20 billion mixed-use development featuring the Dubai Mall, numerous hotels, residential towers, and more.

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