Opening of Burj Khalifa

Date: January 4, 2010 • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure, officially opened in Dubai.

The Burj Khalifa is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it is the world's tallest structure, with a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m (2,717 ft). It has been the tallest building in the world since its complete inauguration in 2011, surpassing Taipei 101, which had held the record since 2004.