As of 2024, the Tallest Building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here are some key details about it:
Burj Khalifa
- Height: 828 meters (2,717 feet)
- Floors: 163
- Construction Period: 2004-2010
- Architect: Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- Primary Use: Mixed-use (residential, commercial, and hotel)
Notable Features
- Observation Decks: The Burj Khalifa has multiple observation decks, the most famous being At The Top, located on the 124th and 148th floors, offering stunning views of Dubai.
- Design: Inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, the Burj Khalifa's design is an abstraction of the flower's three-part symmetric shape.
- Records:
- Tallest structure and building in the world
- Tallest free-standing structure in the world
- Highest number of stories in the world
- Highest occupied floor in the world
- Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
- Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Future Projects
While the Burj Khalifa remains the tallest building, several proposed projects aim to surpass it, including the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which, when completed, is expected to reach approximately 1,000 meters (3,281 feet).
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