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.