It took over six years to build the Burj Khalifa, with construction starting in 2004 and finishing in 2010.
The Burj Khalifa has over 200 floors, with the highest occupied floor being the 163rd.
The building's design was inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, which is native to the desert regions of the United Arab Emirates.
The Burj Khalifa has a total of 57 elevators, which travel at speeds of up to 10 meters per second.
The building's exterior is clad in more than 26,000 glass panels, which were cut to precise shapes using advanced laser technology.
The Burj Khalifa has a total of 1,044 stairs, which lead up to the highest observation deck on the 148th floor.
The building's foundation consists of over 45,000 cubic meters of concrete, which was poured in a continuous 48-hour period.
The Burj Khalifa has a total of 9 hotels, including the Armani Hotel Dubai, which occupies 15 floors of the building.
The building's lighting system is capable of producing over 16 million different color combinations, which are used to create spectacular light shows on special occasions.
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