Where but Dubai could pull this one off. Another beautiful and impressive building.
The Tallest Building in the World
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is a world-class destination and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai, Dubai's new urban masterpiece. The world's tallest building is surrounded by hotels, must-visit shopping destinations and a world of entertainment options.
And here's a little more info on this amazing building.
World
Records
At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet)
and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
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Tallest building in the world
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Tallest free-standing structure in the world
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Highest number of stories in the world
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Highest occupied floor in the world
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Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
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Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
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Tallest service elevator in the world
Tallest
of the Supertall
Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s
tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest
structure, previously held by the KVLY-TV mast in Blanchard, North Dakota, and
tallest free-standing structure, previously held by Toronto’s CN Tower. The
Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has
established 3 criteria to determine what makes a tall building tall. Burj
Khalifa wins by far in all three categories.
Height to architectural top
Height is measured from the level of
the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top
of the building. This includes spires, but does not include antennae, signage,
flagpoles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most
widely used and is used to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban
Habitat rankings of the Tallest Buildings in the World.
Highest occupied floor
Height is measured from the level of
the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest continually
occupied floor within the building. Maintenance areas are not included.
Height to tip
Height is measured from the level of
the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of
the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element. This
includes antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment.
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