Burj Khalifa’s design finds its source in Islamic architecture. Did you know the architectural glass of Burj Khalifa provides solar and thermal benefits? It also works as an anti-glare shield from the extremely high desert temperatures, intense desert sun, and strong unbearable winds.
Now for some cool news. The sky lobbies on the 43rd and 76th floors of Burj Khalifa have swimming pools. Floors 20 through 108 have 900 impressive private residential apartments. Barring the 122nd, 123rd, and 124th floors, corporate offices and suites are on the remaining floors.
The double-deck elevators of Burj Khalifa equipped with LCDs rise and descend at up to 10m/s. Their purpose is to amuse visitors during their travel to the Khalifa’s observation deck. Aside from high-speed elevators, The Burj Khalifa building has 2,909 stairs starting from the ground floor to as high as the 160th floor.
Burj Khalifa has been the recipient of several awards. It is a building that has changed the landscape of architecture. It is a ‘Building of the Century' and so it is time you visit it with your family and friends.