Burj Khalifa

Where is the Burj Khalifa located?

The Burj Khalifa is located in Downtown Dubai and gathered worldwide fame for being the tallest residential tower in the world. The Downtown area is one of the most popular in Dubai and nearby are some other legendary developments of Emaar Properties, such as the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Mall, which are respectively the largest fountain in the world and the largest shopping mall in the world. With Sheikh Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road nearby, the area has excellent road connections and it is a breeze to get to any other part of Dubai.

What's around?

• Nurseries/ Education: Learning Tree Nursery (10 min), Blossom Business Bay (10 min), Blossom Downtown Nursery Dubai (7 min), Advanced Education Center (11 min), Knowledgeberg Professional & Management Development Training (7 min)
• Shopping: Mazaya Shopping Centre (11 min), Dubai Mall (7 min), Vida Souk (8 min), Shopping Malls (7 min)
• Medical Facilities: Al Borj Clinic (11 min), Shanghai Medical Clinic (8 min), Dr. Deena Al Qedrah Medical Center (8 min), Mediclinic (4 min), Right Health New Sanaiya clinic branch (8 min)
• Café/Restaurants: Kohantei Japanese Wagyu Restaurant (1 min), The Loft at Dubai Opera (5 min), Caribou Coffee (5 min), Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant and Cafe (1 min), Bab Al Mansour (3 min), Dahab Restaurant (3 min), Tche Tche (3 min), At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa (4 min), 3BK Restaurant (4 min)
• Entertainment: Dubai Ice Rink (5 min), The Green Planet (10 min), Flip Out Dubai Trampoline Park (14 min), Splash 'n' Party (12 min), Etihad Museum (18 min), Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (4 min)
• Others: Burj Park by Emaar (6 min), Carrefour Market (8 min), UFC GYM Business Bay (8 min)

What is the architectural style of the building?

The Burj Khalifa is absolutely unique when it comes to design, length, and style. Dubbed the “Vertical City” and “A Living Wonder”, the Burj Khalifa reaches a height of 828 meters. Of the more than 200 storeys there are 160 floors with residential units, which cover 170,000 square metres of residential space, the largest amount on the globe. Furthermore, the Burj Khalifa also houses the Armani Hotel Dubai and the Armani Residences. The Burj Khalifa was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), which also designed the One World Trade Center in New York City.

What's inside?

Connected to the Burj Khalifa is The Offices, a 12-storey building comprising office space. There is also the Club, a four-storey health and wellness complex where you can find anything to relax the body and mind. One of the most popular attractions of the Burj Khalifa is the outdoor observation deck, called “At the Top”. The deck was opened on 5 January 2010 and is located on the 124th floor. When it opened it was the highest observation deck in the word at 452 m (1,483 ft). The Burj Khalifa park is another attraction that is well-known. The inspiration for the park, and the Burj Khalifa, came from the Hymenocallis, a desert plant. The park covers 11 hectares and has a water room with water-jet fountains and swimming pools in the center. Furthermore, there are 30.000 homes, 9 hotels, an abundance of retail, and the Dubai Mall.

What are the transport options?

• Bus stop: 27, 28, 29, 50, 81, F13, X22 (6 min)
• Metro Line: Business bay metro station (9 min), Future Metro LLC (7 min), Burj Khalifa / Dubai mall metro station going to Abu Dhabi (11 min)
• Road Access: Sheikh Zayed Road
• Airport: Al Maktoum International Airport (44 min), Dubai International Airport (23 min)
• Car Rental: Fire-Bird Rent A Car (4 min), Carlease Rent a Car, Business Bay and Downtown (7 min), Be Luxury Car Rentals (11 min)
• Heliport: Helipad MBK Tower - E11 (8 min), Helipad 42 29 B St (12 min)
• Others: Neptune Yacht and Limo (10 min), Yacht Party Dubai Deals (11 min)

What type of units are available at the Burj Khalifa?

The apartments in the Burj Khalifa are not available anymore directly from the developer.

Who is the developer?

The Burj Khalifa is a project of Emaar Properties, the largest real estate development company in the UAE. The company is responsible for the master development of Downtown Dubai, which includes not only the Burj Khalifa, but also the Dubai Fountain, the Dubai Mall, and numerous skyscrapers in the Downtown area. Emaar has also developed several other communities that are popular in Dubai, such as Arabian Ranches, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Creek Harbor. Over the years the company has extended its activities across the border and Emaar is now active in Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East.