An Amazing Architectural Feat The Burj Khalifa
Construction Made of 111,000 tons of steel and cement (58,900 cubic feet) Idea created by Mohamed Alabbar Constructed by United Nations and forty-one different countries Took 6 years– 04’-10’ Built in a Modern, Corporate Style
Location and History Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Borders the Arabian Sea and the United Emirates Sound Hall History Used as an office building for more than a year. Temporary home to the G8 in 2010.
Interesting Facts Designed in the structure of a Hymenocallis Flower 293 times larger than the Eiffel Tower The tallest free standing structure in the world Alternate name: The Tower of Dubai Larger or taller than et?
Illustrations Interior: Sky Deck: What type of space is this? What does the name mean?