Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest building, is standing because of India, it was built using Indian…., this company supplied….
Everyone knows about Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building located in Dubai as it stands as a symbol of luxury and wealth. Owning a flat or apartment in Burj Khalifa is seen as a clear sign that someone is rich. Rising to a height of around 828 meters, it can be seen from nearly 100 kilometers away. But there are some interesting facts about Burj Khalifa that many people are not aware of. For example, which company built this massive tower? What makes it even more interesting is that the company that built it is quite famous, and though many know its name, only a few know that it also constructs buildings like this. Even more surprising is that this sky-high tower stands strong thanks to materials from India. In fact, the cooling system that helps keep this giant structure comfortable was also made by an Indian company.
Who built the Burj Khalifa?
The Burj Khalifa was built by Samsung C&T, a South Korean company. It is the same company that is famous worldwide for making smartphones, televisions and other electronic appliances. But apart from all this, Samsung also has a construction division called Samsung C&T, and it’s this division that built the Burj Khalifa.
Samsung C&T is well known for building some of the tallest and most iconic buildings in the world. Along with Burj Khalifa, this company has also worked on other famous skyscrapers like the Petronas Towers and Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, and the Tadawul Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their expertise in high-rise construction is recognized globally.
What makes Burj Khalifa so strong?
The strength of the Burj Khalifa comes mainly from the high-quality steel and concrete used in its construction. And surprisingly, a large part of the steel used in this skyscraper was supplied by India’s Tata Group. Tata provided around 39,000 tonnes of steel to help build this massive structure.
This steel was used to construct around 400 million square meters of flooring inside the building. Along with that, the construction also used about 330,000 cubic meters of concrete, which is equal in weight to around 100,000 elephants! These strong materials together form the solid foundation that helps the Burj Khalifa stand tall and safe.
How does Burj Khalifa stay cool in the desert heat?
Even though the Burj Khalifa is built right in the middle of the Arabian Desert where temperatures can really be high but inside of this massive tower always stays cool. The reason behind this is a powerful air conditioning system that has been provided by India’s Tata-owned company, Voltas.
Voltas installed a 13,000-ton capacity air conditioning system in the Burj Khalifa which keeps the building comfortably cool even in extreme heat.
This is not the first time that Voltas has been involved in such a big project, it has also handled air conditioning for major landmarks like the RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise ship, the Sultan’s Palace in Oman, Bahrain City Centre Mall, Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, and the Sidra Medical and Research Center in Qatar.
How much does Burj Khalifa cost?
When the Burj Khalifa was completed in 2010, its total cost was around Rs. 12,500 crore. But with rising real estate and inflation, its value has now crossed Rs. 20,000 crore. Today, even a 1 BHK flat in the building can cost around Rs. 4 crore. To give you a sense of how premium and iconic this place is, airing a 4-minute ad on the tower’s display screen can cost you nearly Rs. 2.33 crore.
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