Dubai’s construction boom never ceases to exist. Architects and builders first used every piece of land to build magnanimous entertainment havens and when they ran out of land; the ocean was at stake. Dubai’s passion for thinking outside the box pushed all limits when it built the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. The panoramic view offered by the imposing structure might make you nervous, but still the view from the observation deck is an unforgettable memory that could last for centuries. It is an overwhelming feeling to know that human creativity has surpassed all levels of imagination.
Discover fascinating facts as you unravel the various highlights of the Burj Khalifa. The magnanimous man-made structure is only truly appreciated when you see Dubai through the eyes of the Burj Khalifa. Called ‘At the Top’, tourists are taken to Level 124, where they experience Dubai in its true spirit. You’ll know what the world is like when you see it from a hundred stories up. Awaken a state of weightlessness and recognition of the ‘One’. Magically, everything that seemed so gigantic on earth becomes a small replica arranged perfectly in a desert park.
From the moment you step out of Dubai Mall to begin your journey to the observation deck, every moment introduces you to new emerging technology. The jet-speed elevators, glass ceiling walls, impressive height, and overall opulence transcend to a virtual feeling of a man-made, alien colony. Star Trek was just a movie, but if anything could come that close to reality, it would have to be Burj Khalifa.
The tour on the observation deck lasts up to an hour, during which tourists have the opportunity to see Dubai through special telescopes with close-up views in real time. They might as well buy a souvenir or two before descending.
Burj Khalifa is a prime destination in downtown Dubai whose residences and office spaces are open only to an elite. Currently, it houses the Armani hotel, the first hotel in the world developed and designed by Giorgio Armani himself. While the observation deck experience may leave you overwhelmed, don’t miss the impressive performances at Burj Khalifa Park and the Dubai Fountain.
Reports are coming in that China built a tower taller than Burj Khalifa in just 90 days. It may be taller, but would it be comparable to the Burj Khalifa in terms of design, popularity, and architecture? Only time will tell.