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.

The Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai boasts several world records. In addition to being the world’s tallest building, the massive structure also holds records for tallest elevator in a building ...

The Burj Khalifa has become a symbol of Dubai ever since it was completed ... spider lily or a desert rose – and resembles the plant when looking from above. The base features a triple-loved footprint ...

When Lieutenant Al Shehhi Ahmed sporting his Emirati dress (kandura) stood on the ramp of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, he felt an overwhelming sense of pride. For the 36-year-old pilot, this was not ...

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.