Long-time residents of the UAE might still recall the inauguration night of Burj Khalifa on January 4, 2010. Light, fire and water joined forces to help unveil the iconic 2,722-ft skyscraper as ...

Next in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series we examine SOM's Burj Khalifa – the most significant building completed in 2010 and still the world's tallest skyscraper. "In ...

The next instalment in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings explores SOM's Burj Khalifa in Dubai – still the tallest building in the world.

The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, but will soon take second place when the construction of Saudi... The sun sets behind the Burj Khalifa in the center of Dubai on March 12, 2024.

Burj Khalifa got world's tallest tower title in 2009 The Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the world's tallest building with a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft).

The Burj Khalifa is more than twice the height of the Empire State Building. Here's how tall the record-breaking skyscraper is.

The Burj Khalifa is about three times taller than the Eiffel Tower and nearly twice the height of the Empire State Building.

The mountain, or seamount, is 5,249ft (1,600m), making it twice as high as the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

US News: As of 2025, the Burj Khalifa remains the world's tallest building at 828 meters, showcasing innovative design and functionality. Following it is Merde ...

Burj Khalifa is ranked #5 out of 19 things to do in Dubai. See pictures and our review of Burj Khalifa.

So when Burj Khalifa towered over the rest of the world, it seemed like a symbol of hope, strength and resilience to many. “The Burj Khalifa opened a new chapter in world history,” says Alhashimi.