The World’s Tallest Buildings

 

1. Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE)

Height: 828 meters (2,717 feet)‍

Floors: 163

Completed: 2010‍

Architect: Adrian Smith (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)

Key Facts:

• Currently the tallest building in the world.
• Located in Downtown Dubai, this skyscraper includes residential, commercial, and office spaces.
• Observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors offer views of Dubai’s skyline.

Interesting Note: Burj Khalifa’s foundation required over 330,000 cubic meters of concrete.

Additional Insight: The tower's design was inspired by Islamic architecture, specifically the spiraling minaret. It also features a world-record-setting elevator system, with the longest travel distance of any lift in the world.