The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently the tallest building in the world, standing at a height of 828 meters (2,716 feet). The building was completed in 2010 and officially opened on January 4th of that year.
The construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and took approximately 5 years to complete. The building has 163 floors and houses a mix of residential, commercial, and hotel space. The building is constructed with reinforced concrete and clad in glass and steel.
The observation deck, called At The Top, is located on the 124th floor and offers panoramic views of the city of Dubai. There is also a higher observation deck located on the 148th floor, called At The Top SKY, which is the highest observation deck in the world.
The Burj Khalifa has won numerous awards for its innovative design and engineering, including the 2010 Best Tall Building award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The building has become an iconic landmark for Dubai and a symbol of the city's rapid development and modernization.
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