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The Burj Khalifa[a] (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's tallest structure.
Burj Khalifa (Arabic: برج خليفة, "Khalifa Tower") is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates named after Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and is the tallest building ever built, at 828 metres (2,717 ft). Before the building opened, it was called Burj Dubai. The building is 162 stories high.
The Burj Khalifa is a mixed-use skyscraper located in Dubai, U.A.E. It is the world’s tallest building, according to all three of the main criteria by which such buildings are judged. The Burj Khalifa was officially named to honour the president of the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalīfah ibn Zāyid Āl Nahyān.
Adrian Smith, the architect the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, talks about the history, design, and impact of the 2,722-foot-tall tower
On 4 January 2010 the eyes of the world turned to Burj Khalifa as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed BinRashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai inaugurated the world'stallest tower. A spectacular light and sound show followed and was broadcast around the world.