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World Records

At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:

Tallest building in the world
Tallest free-standing structure in the world
Highest number of stories in the world
Highest occupied floor in the world
Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Tallest service elevator in the world

Excavation work began for Burj Khalifa in January 2004 and over the ensuing years to its completion; the building passed many important milestones on its goal to become the tallest man-made structure the world has ever seen. In just 1,325 days since excavation work started in January 2004, Burj Khalifa became the tallest free-standing structure in the world.

Burj Khalifa Construction Timeline

January 2004 Excavation started February 2004
Piling started March 2005 Superstructure started June 2006
Level 50 reached January 2007 Level 100 reached March 2007 Level 110 reached April 2007 Level 120 reached May 2007 Level 130 reached July 2007 Level 141 reached
world's tallest building September 2007 Level 150 reached
world's tallest free-standing structure April 2008 Level 160 reached
world's tallest man-made structure January 2009 Completion of spire
Burj Khalifa tops out September  2009 Exterior cladding completed January 2010 Official launch ceremonyRead more