Facts on Burj Dubai - 2

How to clean the Burj? Slide 6 Slide 6 This challenge is met by using custom made Building Maintenance Unit (BMU), while pinnacle is reserved for specialized rope technicians. With 18 BMU’s inoperation, the faced will take two to three months to clean. 

The Foundation

3.7m-thick triangular frame foundation supported by rounded steel piles in 1.5m diameter and extending 50m below the ground.

High Standards

The 160-storey Burj Dubai became the world’s tallest building when it overtook the 509-metre Taipei 101 in July 2007 


Bracing for the Wind

Over 40 wind tunnel tests were conducted to examine the effects the wind would have on the tower and its occupants. Special studies were carried to determine the magnitude of changes in pressure and temperature with height. 


Getting You Up There

The Burj has 58 elevators and 8 escalators. Four purpose elevators are available. The building service’s elevator will have a capacity of 5500kg and will be the world’s tallest service elevator.

Facts on Burj Dubai - 1

Burj Dubai has become a new symbol of the emirate, not only because it has changed the skyline of Dubai, but because it has come to represent its vision, determination, innovation, and achievements.

At 800m height and more than 160 stories, Burj Dubai 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



Design Inspiration :
The hymenocallis desert flower was the main source on inspiration for the arcitects. The design not only reduces wind forces on the building, but also allows each tenant to have incredible view of the surround.

The Islamic design influences can be seen including the use of archers and other architectural structures.

Green IrrigationThe gardens are partly irrigated with water collected through Condensate Collection System. Hot and humid outside, combined with tower's cooling requirements, result significant amount of moisture condensation. This water stored in the basement, provide about 15 million gallons of supplemental water a year.