The World’s Tallest Building

🏗️ Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates

Hydrau
4 min readOct 18, 2023
Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates
Photo by ZQ Lee on Unsplash

The tower receives an average of 10,000 visitors a day.

In the realm of modern architecture, certain buildings stand out due to their impressive size.

As of 2023, the tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates.

It’s a structure that “pushes the boundaries of height and embodies greatness and progress.

A Few Figures on The Burj Khalifa

A Few Figures on The Burj Khalifa
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

The lifts at the Burj Khalifa can reach a speed of 36 km/h. The 148th floor can be reached in just 1 minute.

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai rises to a height of 828 meters (2,722 feet) and comprises 163 floors.

The building is divided into several functional zones, including residential spaces, offices, luxury hotels, and leisure areas. It features nearly 3,000 windows, 57 elevators, and 8 escalators.

The tower is also equipped with an air conditioning system that regulates indoor temperature while conserving energy.

Jump-Form Construction

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