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  2. Burj Khalifa - Wikipedia

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    The Burj Khalifa [a] (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the world's tallest structure.With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, or just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 242.6 m spire) [2] of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since ...

  3. List of tallest buildings in Dubai - Wikipedia

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    The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises 828 metres (2,717 ft) and contains 163 floors. [2] The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest human-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010.

  4. List of tallest buildings and structures - Wikipedia

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    The tallest freestanding structure on land is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building surpassed the height of the previous record holder, the 553.3 m (1,815 ft) CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, on September 12, 2007. It was completed in 2010, with final height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft).

  5. History of the world's tallest buildings - Wikipedia

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    The tallest building in the world, as of 2025, is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The title of "world's tallest building" has been held by various buildings in modern times, including Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England, and the Empire State Building and the original World Trade Center, both in New York City.

  6. Emaar Properties - Wikipedia

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    Emaar owns Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building standing at 828-metre (2,717 ft). In January 2015, Emaar Hospitality opened a boutique hotel, Manzil Downtown Dubai. The hotel is managed by Vida Hotels and Resorts and includes 200 rooms, suites with Burj Khalifa views, and access to a sports hub and several restaurants. [40]

  7. List of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Burj Khalifa: 828 metres (2,717 ft) 163 2010 Dubai: This building was topped out on January 16, 2009, becoming the tallest building in the world. [6] [7] [8] 2 Marina 101: 425 metres (1,394 ft) 101 2017 Dubai Officially opened in 2016 but was actually completed in late 2017. 3 Princess Tower: 413 metres (1,355 ft) 101 2012 Dubai

  8. Dubai - Wikipedia

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    Dubai Police Agusta A-109K-2 in flight near Burj Khalifa. Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a 828 metres (2,717 ft) high [227] skyscraper in Dubai, and the tallest building in the world. The tower was inspired by the structure of the desert flower Hymenocallis. It was constructed by more than 30 contracting ...

  9. List of tallest structures - Wikipedia

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    The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa skyscraper at 828 m (2,717 ft). Listed are guyed masts (such as telecommunication masts), self-supporting towers (such as the CN Tower ), skyscrapers (such as the Willis Tower ), oil platforms , electricity transmission towers, and bridge support towers.