From the base of the building to the very top—which includes a spire and antenna—the Burj Khalifa is 2,722 feet, or a little over a half of a mile. Still, this wasn’t always the case.

If you can, schedule your visit around sunset: According to travelers, the spectacular views more than make up for the long wait to the top. Burj Khalifa towers over Downtown Dubai and is easily ...

Burj Khalifa - The Tallest Skyscraper in the World. In this video, we go over the Construction and History of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai! For more skyscraper & megaproject content be sure to subscribe ...

Situated in Dubai, UAE, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the ... an Emirati businessman who serves as its chairman. Climbing to the top of such a towering structure without an elevator ...

As donations came in, the tower 'filled up', and people could also bid to claim the light at the very top. A photo from Dubai's Public Diplomacy Office showed Burj Khalifa lit up with a picture of ...