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Ah, Dubai. A city dripping with razzle, dazzle and five-star treatments. Its biggest attraction (literally) is the mighty Burj Khalifa<\/a>, built from concrete, steel – and superlatives. You might have heard a few things about it since it opened its doors and viewing decks in a star-studded ceremony in 2010, but here are some interesting facts about Burj Khalifa you might not have known before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What you need to know, first and foremost, is that it boasts the world\u2019s highest observation deck on level 148, where you can admire Dubai from 555 meters <\/span>high. It also has the highest restaurant<\/span> from ground level. Atmosphere, Dubai <\/strong>perches at 442 metres above the city and serves up unparalleled views with its five-star menu on floor 122.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As far as tall things go, the Burj Khalifa’s pretty darn tall. At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is nothing short (at all) of a record breaker. Looking for facts about Burj Khalifa to blow your mind? Look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n
Those with a fear of heights might want to bypass the Burj Khalifa altogether. They\u2019ll definitely want to skip the double-decker elevator. One of the most interesting facts about Burj Khalifa is that its elevator climbs to the skies at speeds of 36 kilometers\/hour and deposits guests at the observation deck in roughly 2 minutes. Stairs aren\u2019t really an option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one knew exactly how tall the Burj Khalifa was until after<\/em> it opened. Officials kept its height a secret, presumably so that no one anywhere else could plan a taller one. The building\u2019s architects, Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, also had the sneaking suspicion that someone might announce the height before the official launch, by measuring the Burj Khalifa\u2019s shadow. Thankfully, no one figured that out (or no one bothered too!).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n