Introduction Burj Khalifas Vision

Comparison with the tallest in the world Structural elements

Facts & Figures Features of Burj Khalifa

Construction
Architecture & design

 Burj Khalifa (formally Dubai) is the new

tallest tower in the world.

Construction began on 21 September 2004 & completed on 1 October 2009.

The building was officially opened on 4January 2010 Height of the Tower is 828m . Its Owner is EMAAR Properties with total investments of US$ 1.5 billion.

The tower is designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill

Adrian smith was chief architect.

 More than just the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented example of international cooperation, symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East.
It is also tangible proof of Dubai's growing role in a changing world.

In fewer than 30 years, this city has transformed itself from a regional centre to a global one.

At over 828 meters (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records: Tallest 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 Tallest service elevator in the world

 Construction work began for Burj Khalifa in January 2004 and over the ensuing years to its completion, the building passed many important milestones on its goal to become the tallest manmade structure the world has ever seen. In just 1,325 days since construction work started in January, 2004, Burj Khalifa became the tallest freestanding structure in the world.

Construction started. Piling started. Superstructure started. Level 100 reached. Level 141 reached - world's tallest building. September 2007 :- Level 150 reached - world's tallest free-standing structure. April 2008 :- Level 160 reached - world's tallest man-made structure. January 2009 :- Completion of spire - Burj Khalifa tops out. September 2009 :- Exterior cladding competed. January 2010 :- Official launch ceremony.

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It includes: Foundation Podium Broadcast Floors Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Fire Safety Elevators & Lifts Water supply system Air conditioning Spire

The burj khalifa which weighs around 500,000 tonnes, will rest on a 3.7m-thick triangular frame foundation, supported by rounded steel piles measuring 1.5 m in diameter and extending 50 m below the ground.

L1

Armani Hotel Concourse Levels

The podium provides a base anchoring the tower to the ground, allowing on grade access from three different sides to three different levels of the building.

G1

B1

Corporate suites

Fire safety and speed of evacuation were prime factors in the design of Burj Khalifa. Concrete surrounds all stairwells and the building service and fireman's elevator will have a capacity of 5,500 kg.

Burj Khalifa will be home to 57 elevators and 8 escalators The building service/fireman's elevator will have a capacity of 5,500 kg and will be the world's tallest service elevator. Traveling at 10 metres per second, they will have the world's longest travel distance from lowest to highest stop.

The top four floors have been reserved for communications and broadcasting. These floors occupy the levels just below the spire.

To achieve the greatest efficiencies, the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services for Burj Khalifa were developed in coordination during the design phase with cooperation of the architect, structural engineer and other consultant.

The Burj Khalifa's water system supplies an average of 946,000 lt of water per day through 100 km of pipes. An additional 213 km of piping serves the fire emergency system, and 34 km supplies chilled water for the air conditioning system.

The air conditioning system draws air from the upper floors where the air is cooler and cleaner than on the ground. The condensed water is collected and drained into a holding tank located in the basement car park this water is then pumped into the site irrigation system for use on the Burj Khalifa park.

 The crowning touch of Burj Khalifa is its telescopic spire comprised of more than 4,000 tons of structural steel. The spire was constructed from inside the building and the spire also houses communications equipment.

The Dubai Fountain

Observation Deck

The Park

 Outside, and at a cost of Dh 800 million (US$217 million), a record-setting fountain system was designed by WET Design, the California-based company responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 coloured projectors, it is 275 m (902 ft) long and shoots water 150 m (490 ft) into the air, accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.

On 26 October 2008, Emaar announced that based on results of a naming contest the fountain would be called the Dubai Fountain

 An outdoor observation deck, named At the Top, opened on 5 January 2010 on the 124th floor. It is the third highest observation deck in the world and the second highest outdoor observation deck in the world, at 452 m (1,483 ft). The observation deck allows visitors to view the surrounding landscape in real-time, and to view previously saved images such as those taken at different times of day or under different weather conditions. To manage the daily rush of sightseers, visitors are able to purchase tickets in advance for a specific date and time and at a 75% discount over tickets purchased on the spot.

 Burj Khalifa is surrounded by an 27-acre park designed by landscape architects SWA Group. The design of the park is also inspired by the core design concepts of Burj Khalifa which is based on the symmetries of the desert flower, Hymenocallis. The park has six water features, gardens, palm lined walkways, and flowering trees.

At the centre of the park and the base of Burj Khalifa is the water room, which is a series of pools and water jet fountains.

The world's most-prestigious address will be home to a select few. With 900 residences including studios, one-, two-, threeand four-bedroom suites, The Residences at Burj Khalifa are designed for the connoisseur. High living becomes a reality where the homes are located on levels 19 to 108 of Burj Khalifa.

Total Residential area 3.1 million sq ft

Located on the highest levels of the tower, The Corporate Suites occupy 37 floors, with the top three floors having been merged for a single office. In addition to valet parking for guests and visitors, express lifts take visitors directly a lounge lobby at Level 123 that also serves as a meet-and-greet point.

Above the offices, the tower will house four communications floors that will be leased to broadcast and telecom companies. Total Area Covered 228,000 sq ft

The Offices

A complement to The Corporate Suites is The Offices, a 12-storey annexure that will have direct access to Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. Parking spaces in The Offices will be offered at the mall and the tower for the convenience of tenants.

 Parking
Swimming pools (four)

Atmosphere
Armani / SPA

Cigar Club
Library

Health club

 The context of the Burj Dubai being located in the city of Dubai,UAE,drove the inspiration for the building form to incorporate cultural and historical particular to the region.

The influences of the Middle Eastern domes and pointed arches in traditional buildings spiral imagery in Middle Eastern architecture, resulted in the tri-axial shape of the building

Pinnacle Spire Communication

Burj Dubai includes163 habitable floors plus 46 maintenance levels in the spire and 9 parking levels in the basement. Floor Area 309,473 m2 The Residences 900 residence from floor Armani Residences Armani Residences Dubai has been designed personally by Giorgio Armani 144 suites.

(L160) Office (L153)

Observatory (L123)

Residence (L108)

Hotel (L39)

Armani Hotel Dubai is the worlds first hotel designed and developed by Giorgio Armani. Reflecting the pure elegance, simplicity and sophisticated comfort that define Armanis signature style.

24 Armani Studio rooms 54 Armani Classic rooms 26 Armani Premiere rooms 4 Armani Premiere rooms with Balcony 26 Armani Suites 2 Armani Suites with Balcony 12 Armani Executive Suites 3 Armani Ambassador Suites 3 Armani Ambassador Suites with Balcony 5 Armani Signature Suites 1 Armani Dubai Suite

 To wash the 24,348 windows, totalling 120,000 m2 of glass, a horizontal track has been installed on the exterior of Burj Khalifa at levels 40, 73, and 109. Each track holds a 1,500 kg bucket machine which moves horizontally and then vertically using heavy cables.

Above level 109, up to tier 27 traditional cradles from davits are used. The top of the spire, however, is reserved for specialist window cleaners, who brave the heights and high winds dangling by ropes to clean and inspect the top of the pinnacle.
Unmanned machines will clean the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.

 The opening of Burj Khalifa was held on 4 January 2010. The ceremony featured a display of 10,000 fireworks, light beams projected on and around the tower, and further sound, light and water effects. The celebratory lighting was designed by UK lighting designers Speirs and Major".