However, it is a common knowledge that the first step of constructing a high-rise is to achieve structural stability. The source of this intense interest can be listed as growing population in city centers, high land prizes and countries’ desire to show economic and technologic status. High-rises are becoming one of the most demanded building typology worldwide. The cladding has high thermal coefficients to withstand Dubai’s extreme summer temperatures. The exterior cladding is made of reflective glazing with aluminium and textured stainless steel. This shape is adapted to rise in a spiral stepping pattern, which disrupts wind vortex shedding around the tower and thus reduces wind loading. The footprint of the building is based on an abstract of the desert flower. The pinnacle at the top of the building is in structural steelwork. There are outriggers at plant room levels to improve structural efficiency. The main structural system is a reinforced concrete buttressed core utilising high-strength concrete. The tower is part of the Burj Dubai Downtown development and features: residential and commercial space an Armani hotel and, assorted retail outlets surrounded by a dramatic man-made lake and pedestrian boulevard. The height of the tower is significantly in excess of 700 m and surpasses the 553 m record that was held by Taipei 101. The tower has 57 lifts, weighs 500,000 tonnes, and is covered in 28,601 glass panels.The Burj Dubai Tower, which is now nearing completion, is tallest human-made object ever built.The Burj Khalifa is visible from up to 60 miles away.The construction of the tower has cost a total of $1.5 billion.The 24 July 2007 the Burj Khalifa beat the previous record for the tallest building in the world held by Taipei 101 in the city of the same name.Around the lake, you'll find bars, restaurants, and the huge Dubai Mall shopping center. Around Burj DubaiĪlongside the Burj Khalifa, there is a large artificial lake where you'll find the Dubai Fountain, one of the city's essential attractions. If you cannot buy tickets for this time, then it's better to go in the daytime rather than at night, as Dubai is not especially illuminated at night and the view is limited. The best time, and also the most popular, is at sunset. Or you can buy your ticket with us, including hotel pickup. You should take into account that the tickets often sell out in advance of the date, which is why we recommend that you buy the ticket online as soon as you know the day of your visit. the lookout occupies floor 148 of the Burj Khalifa and provides a birdseye view across the whole city. The other, more recent observation deck, has become the highest in the world, beating the previous record-holder, the Canton Tower in Guangzhou. On floor 124, you'll find what was the original viewpoint and is still the best place to get panoramic views across the city. The Burj Khalifa has observation decks offering spectacular views. The skyscrapers are notable for the unusually large amount of space dedicated to residential property. Work on the Burj Khalifa started on 21 September 2004 and ended on 4 January 2010, more than one year after the originally planned date.

At 1,454 feet (443.2 m) high the New York skyscraper is half the size of Dubai's giant tower. To get an idea of how tall the Burj Khalifa really is, you just need to compare it with the Empire State Building.

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