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

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

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