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Essay About Burj Khalifa

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Living in the 21st century means living in the age of wonders of technological wonders. Today, the most technologically advanced skyscraper is the popular Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Even before the construction of it, starting from 2007 it had become the largest skyscraper in the world. Without experiencing the pleasure of being at the world-popular tallest building, Burj Khalifa, no one can leave the Dubai. This Burj Khalifa is three times as tall as Eiffel Tower and two times as tall as the Empire State Building. Burj Khalifa is as a living wonder, a marvellous example of art, and exceptional achievement of engineering. About Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa, former name was Burj Dubai, it is situated in Downtown Dubai, UAE, and it …show more content…

Plated with 18-carat gold, and closed by dripping water, the sound coming from these cymbals, mimic the sound of water falling on leaves, which the viewrs entering the hall get to hear.
The exterior covering of Burj Khalifa consist of 142,000 sq. mts of reflective glazing, aluminium, and textured stainless steel panels with vertical tubular fins. The covering system is so designed that it can withstand the high summer temperatures in Dubai. For the exterior cladding of Burj Khalifa, More than 26,000 glass panels have been used
Armani Group will take up 15 floors out of the lower 39 floors. The other 108 floors will have 900 private residential apartments. The 76th storey of the tower comprises outdoor zero-entry swimming pool, at the same time the rest of the floors contains corporate offices and suites. Nevertheless, the 122nd floors house the Atmosphere restaurant, 123rd houses a sky lobby, and 124th floor contains an indoor and outdoor observation deck. The worldest tallest building has ability to keep at least 25,000 people at a time and 57 elevators and 8

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