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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of U.A.E and Ruler of Dubai. Records and Facts. | His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of U.A.E and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai on the Burj. |
The Burj Khalifa is a record of sorts. It not only holds the record for being the tallest building in the world, but also for:
1. being the worlds tallest free-standing, man made structure.
2. building with the most occupied floor.
3. world's highest elevator installation.
and a lot more.
It's funny when you're up there, everything is the highest. There is the highest gift shop, highest restrooms and even the highest water fountain.
Facts:
1. One of the most fascinating aspects about the tower is it's design. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merril, it is inspired by the desert flower, spider lily. This design helps the tower to withstand high wind speeds. It also helps that it looks really good.
2. More than 1000 workers died building the tower.
3. It takes 3 months to wash all the windows on the burj.
4. The elevators travel 10m/s.
The New Year Dazzle.
The Burj Khalifa and Movies.
Images from: google images
Videos from: www.youtube.com