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    In Pictures: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa marks 11th anniversary

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    In Pictures: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa marks 11th anniversary

    The tallest building in the world was inaugurated on January 4, 2010


    Published:  January 04, 2021 16:09 Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor and Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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    Burj Khalifa construction 2005
    2005: Aerial view of the Burj Khalifa under construction. Construction started in January 2004 and it was officially inaugurated in January 2010. The tower took 22 million man-hours to build. Image Credit: Devadasan/Gulf News archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2006
    2006: Construction work in progress at the Burj Khalifa site. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2006
    2006: Burj Khalifa, which will be the world’s tallest tower when completed, reached 80 levels with a height of 277 metres. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2007
    2007: Burj Khalifa used a record-breaking 330,000 cubic metres of concrete; 39,000 tonnes of steel reinforcement; 103,000 square metres of glass; and 15,500 square metres of embossed stainless steel. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2007
    2007: Construction under way on Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2010
    2008: The Burj Khalifa is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Its height, its unique architecture and all of the records it has broken. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2008
    2008: Standing tall the design of Burj Khalifa is inspired by the desert flower Hymenocalis. The tower also incorporates patterns that are embodied in Islamic architecture. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
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    Burj Khalifa construction 2009
    2009: The building, developed by Dubai-based property developer Emaar, has 160 habitable levels — the most of any building in the world. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
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    Fireworks during the inauguration of Burj Khalifa. The 828-metre skyscraper was inaugurated on January 4, 2010, by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who also revealed its new name. Instead of the anticipated Burj Dubai, it was named Burj Khalifa. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
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    BURJ KHALIFA
    The building, which houses residential units, corporate offices and fine dining venues, overlooks the Dubai Fountain. The tower has 10 world records to its credit, including the highest observation deck, tallest service elevator, largest LED illuminated facade and the highest base jump from a tower. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Burj Khalifa surrounded by fog in 2017. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
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    A lunar eclipse of a full moon rises behind the Burj Khalifa in Dubai on July 27, 2018. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Window cleaners wash Burj Khalifa's facade. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News
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    The highest Lounge in the world opening its doors to the public at the Burj Khalifa, setting a new record in Dubai. The Lounge, a unique dining and leisure concept, will take up three levels of the world's highest building: the 152nd, 153rd and 154th floors. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Sunset along Dubai Skyline and Burj Khalifa. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
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    Burj Khalifa fireworks light up the Dubai sky to welcome New Year 2021 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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