BURJ KHALIFA, Burj Khalifa

Hi, my name’s Scott, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to one of the Wonders of the World: the Burj Khalifa.

The record-breaking building you’re looking at is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. It’s the tallest tower in the world, at 829 meters, and has the highest number of floors, totaling 163, as well as the fastest elevators and the highest observation decks.

This unique construction is located in the heart of the city, in the center of Downtown Dubai, near the main business district.

The name means Khalifa Tower, and it is named in honor of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan.

It took almost six years to build, costing a massive billion and a half dollars. Thirty companies from various countries and people of 196 different nationalities were involved in the construction work, offering an unprecedented example of international collaboration....