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.

Next in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series we examine SOM's Burj Khalifa – the most significant building completed in 2010 and still the world's tallest skyscraper.

From its breathtaking views at the top to the lives it houses within its residences, offices, and hotels, the Burj Khalifa has seamlessly integrated into the fabric of Dubai’s e ...

Although we don't recommend experiencing it the way Tom Cruise did in "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Burj Khalifa is a crucial item on any Dubai agenda. Rising 2,716.5 feet above the city ...

Average property prices in the Burj Khalifa are 78.5 per cent above the city-wide rates in Dubai while rentals for 1-bedroom units range between Dh150,000 to 180,000 annually, depending on ...

Have you ever wondered how the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, appears from space? While it might not be a question that crosses your mind often, a NASA astronaut has provided the ...

The penthouse which sits proudly on the 108th floor of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai– also the world’s tallest building at 828 meters. Named the ‘Sky Palace’ the apartment is a 21,000 square ...

The Emirates ad that features a 'cabin crew member' in full uniform standing on the highest point of the Burj Khalifa was filmed without any green screen or special effects, the airline has confirmed.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station, captured an incredible view of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. Have you ever wondered how the world’s ...