The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently the tallest building in the world, with a height of 828 meters (2,716 feet). Its construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2009. Here's a complete history of the Burj Khalifa:
2004:
Construction begins on the Burj Khalifa, which was originally called the Burj Dubai.
The design of the building is created by Adrian Smith, of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
2007:
The Burj Khalifa reaches a height of 555 meters (1,821 feet), becoming the tallest building in the world at the time.
The building is officially renamed the Burj Khalifa, in honor of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
2008:
The Burj Khalifa reaches a height of 636 meters (2,087 feet), surpassing the previous record holder, Taipei 101.
The exterior of the building is completed.
2009:
The Burj Khalifa is officially opened on January 4, 2009.
The building reaches its final height of 828 meters (2,716 feet), making it the tallest building in the world.
2010:
The Burj Khalifa receives the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's (CTBUH) "Best Tall Building" award for the Middle East and Africa.
2011:
The Burj Khalifa becomes the centerpiece of Dubai's New Year's Eve celebrations, with a spectacular fireworks display.
2013:
The Burj Khalifa becomes the centerpiece of another New Year's Eve celebration, this time featuring the world's largest LED-illuminated facade display.
2014:
The Burj Khalifa is featured in the movie "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol", where it is shown being climbed by actor Tom Cruise.
2018:
The Burj Khalifa's official website announces that the building has set a new Guinness World Record for the "largest light and sound show on a single building" during its New Year's Eve celebration.
2020:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve celebration is scaled down, with no public viewing areas and no fireworks.
Despite its status as the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa faces competition from other skyscrapers around the world. Nevertheless, it remains an iconic symbol of Dubai and a popular tourist attraction, with an observation deck on the 148th floor offering stunning views of the city.
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