Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Burj Khalifa (Burj Dubai) observation deck Informations and photos

An observation deck on level 124 of Burj KhalifaTower, listed to open Jan 4, 2010, will give to visitors a bird's eyesight of Dubai and an interactive and instructive knowledge, said developer Emaar. The capability, which is slated to be one of the world's Top highest public observation decks, will be available through a high-speed lift ride durable one minute and also involves an interactive trip through the history and evolution of Dubai and Burj Khalifa.



Burj dubai observation duck view to dubai metro station








Burj Dubai observation duck opening photos



Burj Dubai observation duck pics



Burj Dubai observation duck photos



Burj Dubai observation duck views

Burj Dubai skyscraper structural design’s information

Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai, UAE, and is the tallest manufactured construction still built, at 828 m (2,717 ft). Construction began on 21 Sep 2004, with the outdoor of the construction completed on 1 Oct 2009 and the construction formally opened on 4 Jan 2010. The construction is part of the 2 km2 (490-acre) flagship development called Downtown Burj Khalifa at the First Interchange along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai's main business dist. The tower's designer and engineer is Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP. Bill Baker, the Chief Structural Engineer for the project, imaginary the buttressed core structural system, which allowed achieving such a height inexpensively possible. Adrian Smith, who worked with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill awaiting 2006, was the Design associate on the project.

Construction

Height
Antenna/Spire ~818 m (2,684 ft)
Roof ~643.3 m (2,111 ft)
Top floor ~624.1 m (2,048 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 164 [1]
Floor area 334,000 m² (3,595,100 sq ft)

Type

Armani Hotel will occupy the lower 37 floors.
Floors 45 through 108 will have 700 private apartments
Corporate offices and suites will fill most of the residual floors, except for a 123rd floor lobby and 124th floor (about 440 metres (1,444 ft)) indoor/outdoor watching deck.

Architect

Architect Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Contractor Samsung
Besix Arabtec
Developer Emaar















Tuesday, January 5, 2010

The Burj Dubai skyscraper latest Photos






The Burj Dubai skyscraper latest Photos


The tallest building in the world. The Burj Dubai skyscraper is world No:1 destination and the wonderful attraction of Downtown Burj Dubai, Dubai's new urban masterpiece. The world's tallest building is bounded by hotels, shopping malls and a world of entertainment options.

THE BURJ DUBAI — THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD