10 Facts About Burj Khalifa

in hive-185836 •  4 months ago 

1.The Burj Khalifa has the world's highest observation deck on the 148th floor, known as "At the Top."

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2.The Burj Khalifa contains the world's highest swimming pool, located on the 76th floor.

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3.It took six years to complete the construction of the Burj Khalifa.

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4.The exterior of the building is made of cladding material called "Ganzhou Stone," which is designed to withstand high temperatures and resist fading and cracking.
5.The Burj Khalifa has a state-of-the-art firefighting system with more than 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water stored on the top floors.
6.The total weight of steel used in the construction of the Burj Khalifa is about 31,400 tons (28,484 metric tons).
7.The height of the Burj Khalifa is equivalent to the height of three Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other.
8.There are no rooms numbered 13 or 14 in the Armani Hotel located in the Burj Khalifa.
9.The Burj Khalifa has its own power plant, providing the building with electricity and cooling.

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10.The total cost of building the Burj Khalifa was approximately $1.5 billion. This included the cost of materials, labor, and the construction of the surrounding area, including a man-made lake.

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