BURJ KHALIFA
This is megastructure in the world. I dream after I completed studying from Mathali'ul Falah I want to traveling around the world, and my first plan is my hand can touching Uni Emirates Arab land. Now, I will tell to you about one of megastructures in UEA, like Burj Khalifa. Construction of Burj Khalifa began in 2004, with the exterior completed in 2009, and three years ago Mathali'ul Falah celebrate his satu abad berdiri. The primary structure is reinforced concrete. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. It is designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. The decision to build the building is reportedly based on the government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. The building was named in honor of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts. The building broke numerous height records.
Fact and Figures of Burj Khalifa
At over 828 metres (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
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