How many years did it take to build world’s tallest building, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa? Who owns this building? The answers might surprise you!
The Burj Khalifa, standing tall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is known all over the world as the tallest building ever made by humans. It’s not just tall it is truly massive as the building reaches an incredible height of 828 meters (that’s about 2,717 feet) and has 163 floors. But have you ever wondered how long it took to build such a giant structure?
The construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and the main structure was completed by 2010. That means it took around 6 years to build this record-breaking skyscraper. Even after its grand opening in 2010, some interior work and finishing touches continued for a little while.
The Burj Khalifa is packed with luxury too. It has around 304 hotel rooms and 900 apartments. Inside, you will also find office spaces, restaurants, observation decks, and even an art gallery.
To give you a sense of how tall it is:
- It’s three times taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- It’s twice as tall as the Empire State Building in New York.
Apart from being the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa also holds the title of the tallest free-standing structure on Earth. The Burj Khalifa is not just a marvel of engineering it’s a symbol of ambition, vision, and human capability.
Who is the current owner of Burj Khalifa?
The Burj Khalifa is owned by Emaar Properties, a well-known real estate company founded by Mohamed Alabbar. Although Emaar is a public company, it has strong financial support from the Dubai government, especially through organizations like the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
The construction of the Burj Khalifa was a team effort involving three major companies: Samsung C&T from South Korea, Arabtech from the UAE, and BESIX from Belgium.
While no single person owns the Burj Khalifa, Emaar Properties is in charge of managing and running it.
Emaar is also behind some of Dubai’s most famous landmarks, like the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain, and the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower. It is considered one of the biggest real estate developers in the world.
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