The long answer is: Burj Dubai was the original name of the world's tallest building, which was built by Dubai as a symbol of its ambition and wealth. Who can buy Burj Khalifa? Abu Dhabi Royal Family , unless they already own it.
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To get to the top of the Burj Khalifa, you need to purchase a ticket. Your ticket price will vary based on the observation deck you choose and what time of day you stop by. When purchasing Burj Khalifa tickets, you can choose between the basic ticket (At the Top) and the premium ticket (At the Top Sky).
BR Shetty, UAE-based industrialist, paid Dh45 million in 2005, to buy entire 100th floor. Indians are among top buyers in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest residential tower and have invested Dh18billion in Dubai's real estate market last year.
Built for a total cost of whooping 2.5 Billion Dollars, the Burj khalifa makes 621 million dollars per year by the ticket sales alone excluding the residential and commercial apartments.
No, you cannot stay in the Burj Khalifa for a night. The Burj Khalifa is a commercial building, and it is not designed for residential use. However, you can stay in one of the hotels located in the Burj Khalifa, such as the Armani Hotel Dubai or the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai and more.
While the surrounding hotels, malls, and other attractions generate a great deal of income for the local economy, the colossal Burj Khalifa was financed by a massive amount of debt and it is still unknown whether it will ever pay for itself.
Its surrounding malls, hotels, and condominiums in Downtown Dubai have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole, while the Burj Khalifa itself made little or no profit. The critical reception of Burj Khalifa has been generally positive, and the building has received many awards.
Protecting a National Asset: Burj Khalifa Towers with a 100 Year Design Life! Standing 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall and boasting more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest structure: a single tower that will eventually house 12,000 people.
George V Nereaparambil, a businessman from Kerala owns 22 apartments out of the 900 in Burj Khalifa and says that he isn't stopping at this number. If I get a good deal, I'll buy more. I am a dreamer and I never stop dreaming, he said in an interview to Khaleej Times.
The top-most floor of Burj Khalifa is occupied by the Dubai Penthouse. The Dubai Penthouse is a luxury apartment that spans the entire top floor of the Burj Khalifa. The apartment is owned by Emaar Properties, the developers of the Burj Khalifa.
How high up the Burj Khalifa can I go? You can go up to the observation decks on Levels 124, 125 and 148. The very top of the Burj Khalifa is the 163rd floor; however, this is not accessible to the public.