Burj Khalifa - World's Tallest Building and Pride of Dubai

Table of Content 

1. Burj Khalifa
2. Elevators System in the Burj Khalifa
3. Water Supply System in the Burj Khalifa
4. Glass Windows Cleaning System in the Burj Khalifa
5. Dubai Fountain
6. Details of the Floors of The Burj Khalifa
7. Records Held By the Burj Khalifa
8. Awards received by the Burj Khalifa
9. How to reach Burj Khalifa?
10. Room Price at Burj Khalifa
11. Various Ticket Prices at Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa:

It is said that the design of the Burj Khalifa was derived from the Islamic Architecture of the region such as the Great Mosque of Samarra and its design is derived from Tower Palace III also. To optimize the residential and hotel space the Y-shaped tripartite geometry is included in the design. To support the height of the building a buttressed central core and wings are used. In summer temperature rises in Dubai so to encounter this situation a cladding system was added to the structure.

During the construction of this gigantic skyscraper the Emaar Developers faced some financial crisis so overcome this they required financial help. The ruler of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa helped the Emaar Developers by granting them funding.  The Burj Khalifa has received so many awards.

Elevators System in the Burj Khalifa:

There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the Burj Khalifa. The capacity of each elevator is 12-14 people. Elevators run at 10 m/s speed (fastest speed of the elevators) for double-deck elevators. These elevators also have LCD displays for entertainment purpose. There is a total of 2909 staircase in the Burj Khalifa from the ground to the 160th floor.

Water Supply System in the Burj Khalifa:

Daily around 9.46 Lakh Liter of water supplies via 100KM of Pipes inside the Burj Khalifa and 213 KM of Pipeline is laid for the fire emergency service. For the air conditioning system, a 34 KM long pipeline is laid.

Glass Windows Cleaning System in the Burj Khalifa:

There are a total of 24,348 windows that cover the exterior of the Burj Khalifa. When conditions are normal, 36 workers are required to clean the entire exterior of Burj Khalifa and it takes around 3-4 months. The top 27 levels and glass spires are cleaned by an unmanned machine made by Coxgomile from Melbourne, Australia.

Dubai Fountain:

A fountain system was developed outside the Burj Khalifa known as the "Dubai Fountain", a competition was held for its naming, from the same competition it got the name Dubai Fountain. It was developed by WET Enterprises and cost around USD 217 million. This fountain has 6600 lights and 50 colour projectors. The length of the Dubai Fountain is 270 meters. It can shoot water 150 meters high in the air. The Dubai Fountain also features classical to contemporary Arabic or other music and is considered the second largest choreographed fountain in the world.

Details of the Floors of The Burj Khalifa

Some records were broken and some records were set by Burj Khalifa are as follows-

Records Held By the Burj Khalifa:

• Tallest existing structure: 829.8 m
• Tallest structure ever built: 829.8 m
• World's largest light and sound show staged on a single building.
• Tallest skyscraper to top of antenna: 829.8 m Building with most floors: 163
• World's tallest structure that includes residential space
• Tallest skyscraper (to top of spire): 828 m
• World's longest travel distance elevators: 504 m
• World's highest installation of an aluminium and glass façade: 512 m
• World's highest nightclub: 144th floor
• World's highest restaurant: 122nd floor at 442 m
• World's highest New Year display of fireworks.
• World's highest elevator installation (situated inside a rod at the very top of the building)
• Tallest freestanding structure: 829.8 m
• Highest vertical concrete pumping (for a building): 606 m

Awards received by the Burj Khalifa: -

In 2012-

• Award of Merit for World Voices Sculpture, Burj Khalifa Lobby from Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI), Chicago.

In 2011 –

• Interior Architecture Award, Certificate of Merit from AIA – Chicago Chapter.
• GCC Technical Building Project of the Year from MEED.
• Excellence in Engineering from ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) – Illinois Chapter.
• Outstanding Structure Award from International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering.
• Design Excellence Award: Special Function Room.
• The decade of Design, Presidential Commendation in Corporate Space Small from International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
• Project of the Year from MEED.

In 2010 –

• International Architecture Award.
• Arab Achievement Award 2010: Best Architecture Project from Arab Investment Summit.
• American Architecture Award from Chicago Athenaeum.
• Skyscraper Award: Silver Medal from Emporis.
• Award for Commercial or Retail Structure from Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Best Structural Design of the Year from the LEAF Award.
• International Projects Category: Outstanding Project from National Council of Structural Engineers Associations.
• Excellence in Structural Engineering: Most Innovative Structure from SEAOI.

How to reach Burj Khalifa?

The Burj Khalifa is established in the Dubai Mall and close to the Business District. You can get a cab or taxi to reach there. You can take a free Shuttle from various major hotel or you can take Red Line Metro is also a good option to reach there.

Room Price at Burj Khalifa:

• Classic Double Room – US$ 539; INR 39,973
• Deluxe Double Room – US$ 544; INR 40,344
• Premier Suite – US$ 589; INR 43,681
• Fountain Suite – US$ 706; INR 52,358
• One-Bedroom Residence – US$ 731; INR 54,212
• Armani Executive Suite – US$ 752; INR 55,769
• Armani Ambassador Suite – US$ 1,289; INR 95,594
• Armani Ambassador Suite with Balcony – US$ 1,406; INR 1,04,271
• Armani 2-bedroom Residence – US$ 1,606; INR 1,19,104
• Armani Signature Suite – US$ 1,756; INR 1,30,228
• Armani Dubai Suite – US$ 3,811; INR 2,82,631

Various Ticket Prices at Burj Khalifa:

At World's Highest Level @ Level 152+153+154-

*AED - Emirati Dirham

At the Top, Burj Khalifa Sky @ Level 124+125+148-

Last Entry at 21.00 Hrs

*AED - Emirati Dirham

At the Top, Burj Khalifa @ Level 124+125-

Last entry at 23.00 Hrs

*AED - Emirati Dirham

The Burj Club's Summer Brunch-

*AED - Emirati Dirham

The Dubai Fountain-

*AED - Emirati Dirham

The Dubai Fountain Water Experience-

*AED - Emirati Dirham