Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world

The Dubai audio-guided tour leads you to the foot of the Burj Khalifa. At 828 metres, it has been unquestionably the tallest tower in the world since its opening in 2010. It is the absolute emblem of Dubai and a global symbol of the modern city.

A technical and architectural feat

To give an idea of its height, the Empire State Building, which was for nearly forty years the tallest tower on the planet, measures only 431 metres, about half of the Burj Khalifa. The tower, built in only six years, has one hundred and sixty-two floors. Its height is such that at the top, the temperature can be several degrees lower than that measured at the foot of the building.

What there is to see

The Burj Khalifa houses observation decks offering dizzying panoramas over Dubai, the desert and the Gulf. The tower combines offices, residences and a hotel in a single building. By day and by night, when it lights up above the Dubai Fountain, its slender silhouette dominates the whole city and remains the most emblematic image of Dubai.

Practical information

The Burj Khalifa is in the heart of the Downtown district, next to the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. The observation decks can be visited according to their own schedule; opening times and access conditions may vary with the season. It is best to check this information before going.

How tall is the Burj Khalifa?

The Burj Khalifa rises to 828 metres and has one hundred and sixty-two floors, making it the tallest tower in the world since its opening in 2010.

How long did the tower take to build?

The Burj Khalifa was built in only six years, a technical and architectural feat for a building of this scale, opened in 2010.