After four years in Saudi Arabia are going to build a tower to a height of 1,000 meters.But so far the tallest building in the world - located in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower),
At the beginning of the third millennium, it was announced the construction of many skyscrapers, each of which is designed as the best and highest.In a sense, this kind of race is reminiscent of the biblical legend about the construction of the Tower of Babel.Burj Khalifa - one of the few projects that has been completely finished.In connection with the global financial crisis, most of the mega-projects turned out to be frozen.However, the idea to erect the tallest building in the world continues to be attractive.
Dubai, of course, is no stranger to the monumental buildings, but the Burj Khalifa set a new standard.Construction began on 21 September 2004 and was completed October 1, 2009, when it was reached the final height of 828 meters.Prior to the official opening of the January 4, 2010 it was called Burj Dubai.Literally at the last minute it was renamed in honor of President of the country - Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Burj Khalifa is not only the tallest building in the world.Resembling the stalagmite, looking to the Arabian epic sky skyscraper - symbol of modern central business district of Dubai.Multifunctional building the hotel, apartment, office, huge shopping malls, restaurants.
design of the tower is made on samples characteristic of Islamic architecture reflects the influence of regional culture, which is important for Dubai.Much attention is given to the water theme.Water - a recurring element in the interior.Right at the entrance to the lobby is a swimming pool with a bridge that leads to the inner lobby, where there is a fountain.Particularly impressive is the huge aquarium, located on three floors.The materials used in construction, represent the highest quality and luxury.At least five of the most expensive building materials used in the interior of the building.
1,200 stores shopping center Dubai Mall attracts about 35 million visitors a year, but the main attraction of the shopping center - the world's largest Gold Souk (Gold Souk).
Among the popular attractions - the artificial ice rink and a children's theme park "Adventureland."
spectacular panoramic views of Dubai and the Persian Gulf, which can be viewed from the observation deck of a skyscraper.
building project based on innovative ideas that make the architects went to a brand new level in the field of construction.Originally it planned to build the world's tallest building, but it was not known how high it actually is.
When constructing a total expended 330 thousand cubic meters of concrete, a large amount of steel and other materials.Several thousand tons of steel (for the upper floors of the tower) was obtained from Germany - processed material ruined Palace of the Republic in Berlin.
planned that the tower will be only slightly higher than Taipei 101 (508 meters), whereas - the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa but significantly exceeded it.
author of the project, the Burj Khalifa - the eminent American architect Adrian Smith, who designed and Jin Mao skyscraper projects in the Shah and Azeyrbadzhan Tower, to be built on the outskirts of Baku.Construction Azerbaijan Tower will begin in 2013.The height of the buildings is not less than 1,050 meters, when the construction is over (presumably in 2020).
Burj Khalifa - a masterpiece of modern architectural art, recognized worldwide.Anywhere tower would look monumental building, but in the flat landscape of Dubai is visible from a distance of many kilometers, it impresses.
As the tallest building in Russia, tower of Moscow (Moscow City), Burj Khalifa is included in the top ten rating aesthetic of skyscrapers in the world.
