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.

while renowned urban climber Alain Robert reached the Burj's spire the same year. The Burj Khalifa has maintained its title of tallest building in the world for 15 years The Burj Khalifa marks the ...

Other famous landmarks were also illuminated in Chinese red to celebrate Spring Festival, including Niagara Falls in Canada, ...

Grosjean took up the exciting new challenge during his recent visit to Dubai, where he spent three hours climbing up the spire of Emaar’s iconic project, making him one of the very few ...