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Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa
Quick facts
- Name: Burj Khalifa
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Built 2010
- Type of attraction: Architectural/Building
- Ticket price: From $40
The construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world, started in 2004, with the exterior being finished in 2009, five years later. The core of structure is reinforced concrete. The building was launched as part of Downtown Dubai project in 2010, in order to promote different approach of United Arab Emirates in re branding a country from oil based industry to more diverse and modern tourist destination.
Today, this is one of Dubai’s man attraction, with observation deck, bar and a restaurant at the top.
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Interesting facts about Burj Khalifa
Here are some interesting facts about this amazing landmark:
- The Burj Khalifa height is amazing 828 meters (2716.5 feet). For comparison, it’s three times taller than Eiffel Tower and nearly twice as tall as the Empire State Building.
- At the peak of its construction, 12,000 workers worked on the building daily.
- The top of the building can be seen as far as 95 kilometers.
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Last Updated on February 4, 2023 by Admin @ gotravelyourself.com