World’s tallest building opens UPDATE

January 5, 2010,AEDT Damian Holmes Architecture, Middle East

The building previously known as Burj Dubai is now open and it has new name of Burj Khalifa named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, President of the UAE. The height has been confirmed as 828 meters, 200 stories into the sky, exceeding the next highest structure, Taipei 101, by about 300m.

From the 124th floor observation deck of the tower, viewers can see 80 kilometers on a clear day.

[SOURCE: The National – Burj Khalifa a ‘name to reflect greatness]

[SOURCE: Shanghai Daily – Embattled Dubai fulfils tallest order ]
[IMAGE SOURCE: Flickr – Joi]

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View the pictures of the Burj Khalifa opening

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