World Tallest Building The Burj Khalifa

Dubai may be the international playground of the world's superstars, but none of them can overshadow their biggest star, the Burj Khalifa.
Located in the bustling heart of Dubai, the needle-shaped superscraper will take center stage on the iconic skyline, where millions of visitors and VIPs flock to the world's most famous address every year. The tallest man-made structure is the ultimate symbol of the city's glitz, glitz and excess.
Raised 828 meters above the city, the 200-story Burj Khalifa project (capacity of 160 people) was launched in January 2010 by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. At its peak, more than 12,000 international workers were employed per day and a total of 22 million man hours were required over the six years it was completed.

The Burj Khalifa is twice the height of the Empire State Building in New York and three times the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It surpassed Taiwan's Taipei 101, which has held the world title since opening in 2004, by 1,667 feet (508 m). Together, the pieces of the Burj Khalifa cover a quarter of the globe.

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