Apart from being the biggest and most populous city in the UAE, Dubai is also home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. Dubai rose from the ashes of bankruptcy to attain significant economic gains and Burj Khalifa is a testament of how the city has come a long way in a very short time.
The Burj Khalifa building is located in one of the most popular districts in Dubai. Therefore, if you want to get good returns on your investment, you should invest in the apartments for sale in Dubai. This neighbourhood has several other new projects by Emaar like Burj Crown. When engaging in any transaction, it is advisable to hire an experienced realtor from reputable Dubai real estate agencies.

Here are some of the fascinating facts about Burj Khalifa:

1. World record
Upon completion at 828 meters, the building shattered many records to become the tallest structure in the world. The observation deck at the 124th floor is also the highest observation deck in the world that can be accessed by the public. In addition, the club placed on the 144th floor is the highest in the world. The building has received a lot of other accolades like the fastest elevators at a speed of 40miles/hour.

2. The design
The design of the building was inspired by a desert flower known as Hymenocallis which is mostly found in subtropical and tropical regions. One of the most alluring features is that the structure shoots up from its foundation placed on a manmade lake. The construction of the building took over 22 million man working hours to complete.

3. Monumental cost and size
The concrete used in the entire structure is estimated to weigh around 110,000 tons which is equivalent to about 100,000 adult elephants. In addition, the entire area of the building is equivalent to 17 football fields. The cost of construction was staggering $1.5 billion.

4. Condensation
The building has an advanced cooling system that helps to control the heat conditions. It involves a huge amount of condensation that collects water in the basement which is used to irrigate the green spaces. The condensation process collects approximately 15 million gallons of water each year which can fill up to 20 Olympic size swimming pools.

5. Art collection
A building as big as the Burj Khalifa is bound to have a lot of wall space to fill. The building has a massive art collection of over 1000 pieces from the world’s most famous artists. Some of them are specifically commissioned for the building.