World Records of Burj Khalifa

Tallest Building

At 2,717 feet tall, Burj Khalifa holds the record for being the tallest building in the world, surpassing the previous record holder Taipei 101 by 1,000 feet when completed in 2010.

Most Floors

With 163 floors, Burj Khalifa has the most stories of any building in the world.

Fastest Elevators

To reach the 124th floor observatory, the elevator travels at 22 mph, making it the fastest elevator in the world.

Most Elevators

Burj Khalifa has 57 elevators, more than any other building on the planet.

Most Concrete Used

Over 330,000 cubic meters of concrete were utilized in Burj Khalifa's 5 year construction, setting a new record.

Most Steel Rebar Used

39,000 metric tons of steel rebar were used to construct Burj Khalifa, another construction record.

Most Man Hours

22 million man hours were needed to complete the towering Burj Khalifa, more than any previous building project.