VISIT THE BURJ KHALIFA
THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD!

We invite you to begin your Dubai sightseeing with Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.

The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is a world-class destination and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai , Dubai's new urban masterpiece.

The world's tallest building is surrounded by hotels, must-visit shopping destinations and a world of entertainment options.

Bringing Burj Khalifa to life required a combination of visionary ideals and solid science. In the process, the project amassed an awe-inspiring number of facts, figures, and statistics.

World Records

At over 800 metres (2625 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:

•  Tallest building in the world
•  Tallest free-standing structure in the world
•  Highest number of stories in the world
•  Highest occupied floor in the world
•  Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
•  Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
•  Tallest service elevator in the world 

Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest structure, previously held by the KVLY-TV mast in Blanchard, North Dakota, and tallest free-standing structure, previously held by Toronto’s CN Tower.

Why Dubai?

Dubai is dynamic, modern, clean, and renowned equally for its tolerance and style. That is why it has become a great place to live or to visit.

Little wonder then - when you combine this with a central location, strong government and state of the art infrastructure – that it has emerged as THE meeting point for business. It is also regarded as the centre of management and services and the optimum place for international firms to service the 1.8 billion people of the region.

Its location at the cross roads of Asia, Africa and Europe lends to its crucial role in business dealings in the region. The city is located midway between the Far East and Europe, which makes for easy accessibility.

London is seven hours away, Frankfurt six, Nairobi four and Hong Kong eight. Over 120 shipping lines and 107 airlines connect the city to over 160 global destinations.

Dubai’s luxurious airport, world-renowned duty free, award winning airline - Emirates and creation of a second airport, which will be the largest in the world, has established its position as a forerunner in the field of travel.

In Dubai, traditional Arabic hospitality enhances its world-class service industry. Tourists are free to enjoy a great number of activities as Dubai has beautiful beaches, a wide selection of water sports and exciting desert safaris.

A renowned shopping destination, Dubai hosts the world’s only yearly shopping festival, and is home to some of the largest and most luxurious malls in the world.

International sporting events such as the world’s richest horse race - the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Tennis Championship and the Dubai Desert Classic have also put the city on the world sporting map.