Introduction
Pushing the limits of what is possible, setting new records, and breaking them again and again is an obsession of humanity. Ascending far above the ground, skyscrapers are one representation, which are masterpieces composed of concrete, steel, and glass that are as captivating as they are enormous. As of 2022, The Burj Khalifa stands as the tallest building in the world since it was completed in 2010.
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The 180 ft. tall and 10 story Home Insurance Building in Chicago, which was completed in 1855 was the world’s start of modern skyscrapers. Back then, the world's highest buildings were always in the United States, but the Eastern Hemisphere has something to be proud of too.
What is the essence of building super tall buildings?
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates soars at the height of 2, 717 ft. with 163 floors, almost twice the height of New York's Empire State Building. This mixed-use skyscraper contains restaurants, hotel, residential units, office spaces, and observation decks.
Do you know what the tallest building in your country is? What is it?
Uncontented with only one world record, this building also took the tallest freestanding structure, highest number of stories, highest occupied floor, highest outdoor observation deck, elevator with longest travel distance, and tallest service elevator in the world.
Do you have a fear of heights? What was the most adventurous and riskiest experience you had?
Dubai is considered as the city of the future and there’s no doubt that it may be an expensive city to visit. Besides its skyscrapers that touch the clouds, it also offers one of the best beaches in the world, historic market, architecture, restaurants and bars.
Have you been to Dubai? Would you plan a holiday in this place?
You'll need at least three days to explore the metropolis and experience the different facets of this modern Arab city. If you are single and staying for one week, prepare your wallet to spend between $123 to $408 dollars per day, for a total of $2,850 on the high option.
How can we save money when we are travelling? Do you have any tips and hacks to share?
Going back, the next tallest building planned to beat Burj Khalifa is the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. The project was supposed to be finished by 2020 with an anticipated height of 3,307 ft., but it paused initially in 2018 and then due to the outbreak of COVID 19 the development is still on hold until now.
Do you think that having very tall buildings makes a city important? Why?