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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. 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.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.

  5. How Tom Cruise pulled off that 'Mission: Impossible 4 ... - AOL

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    Reflecting on the Burj Khalifa climb a decade later, Smrz feels that it's increasingly rare for a studio to allow a movie star, and a stunt crew, the time and resources necessary to pull off a ...

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

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    The tallest building in the UAE is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which rises 828 metres (2,717 ft) and contains 163 floors. [1] The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010.

  7. List of tallest buildings - Wikipedia

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    The 828-metre (2,717 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been the tallest building since 2010. [1] The Burj Khalifa has been classified as megatall. [2] A diagram showing the tallest buildings as of 2024. This is a list of the tallest buildings.

  8. Horizon - Wikipedia

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    For an observer standing on the roof of the Burj Khalifa, 828 metres (2,717 ft) from ground, and about 834 metres (2,736 ft) above sea level, the horizon is at a distance of 103 kilometres (64 mi). For an observer atop Mount Everest (8,848 metres (29,029 ft) in altitude), the horizon is at a distance of 336 kilometres (209 mi).

  9. List of megatall skyscrapers - Wikipedia

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    Burj Mubarak Al Kabir: Madinat al-Hareer Kuwait: 1,001 m (3,284 ft) 234: Proposed Oblisco Capitale: New Administrative Capital Egypt: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) 210: Proposed Tradewinds Square: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia: 775 m (2,543 ft) 150: Proposed Burj Azizi: Dubai United Arab Emirates: 725 m (2,379 ft) 132: Under construction Uptown Dubai Tower 1: Dubai