Started with Name Burj Dubai, now called Burj Khalifa in Dubai started its excavation in 2004. Burj khalifa is world tallest tower with a height of 828m built with world class facilities and security systems . The iconic tower is built and managed by Emarati construction firm Emaar. Lets have a look at the time line history of the rise of Burj Khalifa.

January 2004 Excavation started February 2004 Piling started March 2005 Superstructure started June 2006 Level 50 reached January 2007 Level 100 reached March 2007 Level 110 reached April 2007 Level 120 reached May 2007 Level 130 reached July 2007 Level 141 reached – world’s tallest building September 2007 Level 150 reached – world’s tallest free-standing structure April 2008 Level 160 reached – world’s tallest man-made structure January 2009 Completion of spire – Burj Khalifa tops out September 2009 Exterior cladding competed January 2010 Official launch ceremony

Burj khalifa is part of various Guinness records from its start. In May 2008, Burj Khalifa Dubai made a record of first installation of glass panels above 520 meters height.

And finally grand opening

Being greatest attraction for tourist all over the world, the 124 th floor and 148 th floor is arranged with viewing place (Termed At the top Burj Khalifa) with prices varying from AED 100 to AED 400 , depending upon factors such as peak /off season and peak/offpeak hours. If you would like to have a precious coffee from worlds top coffee shop, you can have one at the top cafe .