Boss Time / GoogleBurj Khalifa
World's tallest building with breathtaking views.
Why people come to Burj Khalifa
828 metres, the tallest building on earth.
Breathtaking 360-degree views over the Dubai skyline.
Landmark, the closest of the places we cover nearby.
Reviewers single out the promenade as the light falls.
Stunning design and scale, more impressive in person.
History
The Burj Khalifa stands 828 metres tall, the world's tallest building and the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai.
Significance
A must-visit on most Dubai trips: reviewers describe it as stepping into the future, with observation decks giving breathtaking 360-degree skyline views. Even from the ground it is a highlight, standing before the tallest building in the world, and especially striking from the promenade as dusk falls.
Architecture
An absolute masterpiece of modern engineering and design, more impressive in person than in photos; the scale and form are the draw, and the observation decks are the way to take in the height.
About Burj Khalifa
World's tallest building with breathtaking views.
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