i want to ask how i enter burj khalifa from the water front or burj bark ??

Hi all.

Hi Burj.
You can't enter the BK unless you :
- are a guest staying in the hotel.
- are a resident.
- are an office worker of a company that has office space.
(or are visiting someone who is one of the above)
- are a visitor of the observation deck.
All 4 enter the BK through a different entrance.

Here are some shots of the landscaping features and greenery - looks fantastic.
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:cheers:
Ray.

^^ nice nice lots of flowers and greenery :)

Hi all.

Hi Burj.
You can't enter the BK unless you :
- are a guest staying in the hotel.
- are a resident.
- are an office worker of a company that has office space.
(or are visiting someone who is one of the above)
- are a visitor of the observation deck.
All 4 enter the BK through a different entrance.



Okay so no surprise its like any other building the world. the degree is just how aggressive security will be in showing non visitors the door.

Hi all.

Hi Burj.
You can't enter the BK unless you :
- are a guest staying in the hotel.
- are a resident.
- are an office worker of a company that has office space.
(or are visiting someone who is one of the above)
- are a visitor of the observation deck.
All 4 enter the BK through a different entrance.

:cheers:
Ray.

Most important thing is the access card, if you have it you can enter without any problems :)

:cheers:

... the degree is just how aggressive security will be in showing non visitors the door.

That totally depends on your level of agressivity (or annoyance) as a non-visitor

Start of the 10k race:

http://08.ae/imgs/10ktiny.jpg
Luv your pic bro...:applause:

Most important thing is the access card, if you have it you can enter without any problems :)

:cheers:

Well, if i rent in Burj Khalifa and not the owner of the apartment from Emaar How to Get on the card

Well, if i rent in Burj Khalifa and not the owner of the apartment from Emaar How to Get on the card

Landlord will give you an access card and if you need an extra that also possible.Simply process , Emaar have a form for it.

thanks imre

Man Gerald and Sebastian, your photos keep egging me on to visit there ;). Superb work I can certainly learn from. Thanks for continuing to produce such dreamy results. At the shots posted from Imre, is that just a normal helicopter rental you can do to fly around the city? Man, the tropics are awesome (but Dubai works to pretty much the same).

is there a season the prices go down in burj khalifa in the year ???

How long did the construction of this beast take ?

How long did the construction of this beast take ?

hi inboy

it take 6 years :)

hi inboy

it take 6 years :)

Woah I know it seems like ages but given the fact that she is the tallest building in the world that really isn't that long it took six year for the port aorthority in NYC to decide what to build at ground zero on the world trade centre site. Thanks BK fan :)

At.mosphere on floor 122 of Burj Khalifa celebrates first anniversary (Feb 1, 2012)

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http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/pics-13473-photos-lavish-party-in-worlds-highest-bar/

Some more pics here > http://www.ahlanlive.com/photos/at-mosphere-s-first-birthday-party-163118.html

At.mosphere on floor 122 of Burj Khalifa celebrates first anniversary (Feb 1, 2012)


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Who is this lady dressed like Lady Gaga? :D

^^ Entertainer :tongue2:

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A few of my photos...

March 10, 2009

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Nice, nearly 3 years ago. The time passes quickly.

Found this on twitter. Taken at the end of Jan 2012.....

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Source: http://twitpic.com/8e4jqa

At least this isn't tacky as the others!
I liked it a bit.

8/February/2012

Burj Khalifa

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^^Looks beautiful with Winter sky.....

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Sometime the buildings will be as high as this airplane! :nuts:

UIWKXL9kofY

^^ As a fan of WWE i never thought that i will watch a video with Cena and others on Burj Khalifa. BTW, when does it happen?

New video game based in the city of dubai.
http://youtu.be/Jge2-xeuzhs

Dubai: Police denied reports about a fire breaking out at the Burj Khalifa on Saturday night. Police termed it*a rumour, a "Blackberry story".
The rumour spread like wild fire on social-networking websites with many users posting pictures of what appears like bright light on one side of Burj Khalifa.
In fact, thick fog descending on Burj Khalifa at midnight was translated on social-networking websites as fire*at the tallest tower in the world.
Some other social-network users said they either called friends who lived near the Burj or went there to check it out, but none claimed to have seen the fire.
Dubai Civil Defence was not immediately available for comment.
*

New video game based in the city of dubai.
http://youtu.be/Jge2-xeuzhs
this one is pretty awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iqeFg6IfBM

By Zainab Fattah - Feb 13, 2012 9:24 AM GMT

Dubai’s developers, battered by three years of falling prices for homes and offices, are seeking refuge in retail assets as shopping tourism powers the economy.

Emaar Properties PJSC (EMAAR) said today it’s expanding the Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest, by 1 million square feet (92,903 square meters) as retail accounts for a growing share of the company’s income. Nakheel PJSC, the government-owned company that restructured $16.1 billion of debt last year, is adding to its Dragon Mart shopping center and trying to raise funds to build a cluster of restaurants and stores at the tip of its Palm Jumeirah artificial island.

“Most developers are looking to build recurring revenues because there are so few property sales happening right now,” said Patrick Gaffney, an analyst at HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. “The sectors that are doing best are retail and hotels because of strong tourist arrivals.”

Dubai’s malls and shops have become more attractive after home values fell by more than 65 percent from their 2008 peak while retail sales have been rising since 2009. Developers that don’t already generate significant revenue from shopping assets will struggle to get a foothold in the market because little is being built or sold and banks are reluctant to finance any type of development in the emirate, including retail, Gaffney said.

Retail revenue in the United Arab Emirates probably increased 5.3 percent last year to 113 billion dirhams ($31 billion) Business Monitor International estimated. That will probably rise to 120 billion dirhams this year and 157 billion dirhams by 2015, it said.

FULL ARTICLE: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-12/dubai-developers-thrown-retail-lifeline-as-property-sales-sink.html

Lots of available space around the Dubai Mall

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Lots of available space around the Dubai Mall

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^^ It will be of no use to have as a separate building connected by a bridge. It needs to be part of the main structure, rather than on a plot separated by a road...... Gevorika's picture confirms my theory of the new metro link providing a perfect opportunity to extend the mall without disrupting the existing structure too much....... Looks like the mall will be extended in the direction of Boulevard Plaza.....







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First picture

I actually really like this building, I find many things from dubai to be tacky (no offense) but someone was doing something right with BK. Good thing it's the tallest!

I bet this thing will remain the tallest tower in the world for a long time.

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Hi all.

^^ It will be of no use to have as a separate building connected by a bridge. It needs to be part of the main structure, rather than on a plot separated by a road...... Gevorika's picture confirms my theory of the new metro link providing a perfect opportunity to extend the mall without disrupting the existing structure too much....... Looks like the mall will be extended in the direction of Boulevard Plaza.....

Hi Face.

Do you mean the space between the mall and Emaar blvd ?
Seems pretty small.

The render seems to show the addition between the mall and The Offices (annex) on the BK site. There is virtually no room there though.

And what is the tall building to the left of what I presume is the mall hotel ? :)

:cheers:
Ray.

I can't believe they built the building so quickly! It's been more than 2 years since the opening. Time flies quickly.

^^ It will be of no use to have as a separate building connected by a bridge. It needs to be part of the main structure, rather than on a plot separated by a road...... Gevorika's picture confirms my theory of the new metro link providing a perfect opportunity to extend the mall without disrupting the existing structure too much....... Looks like the mall will be extended in the direction of Boulevard Plaza.....

Not much space towards the Boulevard Plaza, also not enough space between the Annex and Mall :

http://i42.tinypic.com/15npvz6.jpg

There is a space also between the mall and Doha Street which is just landscaping now..

"What the market needs to know how the expansion will be linked to the existing property, the road networks and additional infrastructure that will be required and other details."

http://gulfnews.com/business/retail/massive-dubai-mall-to-get-bigger-1.980224

http://www.martinstavars.com/nightscapes/zdjecia/martin_stavars-nightscapes07.jpg

from: http://www.facebook.com/Martin.Stavars.Photography

I actually really like this building, I find many things from dubai to be tacky (no offense) but someone was doing something right with BK. Good thing it's the tallest!

I bet this thing will remain the tallest tower in the world for a long time.

if six years is long for you then your right ;)

I hate the parking of the Dubai Mall with a passion. The access and exit routes are totally inconvenient and the layout and directions inside are totally stupid and confusing. I always park on Souk Al Bahar across the lake, on the Old Town Island and I'm in and out the Mall much quicker, although I'm mostly in the area for the lake-front cafes and restaurants.

Hi all.



Hi Face.

Do you mean the space between the mall and Emaar blvd ?
Seems pretty small.

The render seems to show the addition between the mall and The Offices (annex) on the BK site. There is virtually no room there though.

And what is the tall building to the left of what I presume is the mall hotel ? :)

:cheers:
Ray.


I don't know, Ray... I think it's pretty easy to squeeze in an extra 1million sq ft in the space I have highlighted in red below....

As for the tall buildings... Going from right to left, we first have the Address Downtown Dubai, then the Address Dubai Mall, which is attached to the Dubai Mall on the left and across Emaar Boulevard we have Emaar Plaza....

Not much space towards the Boulevard Plaza, also not enough space between the Annex and Mall :

http://i42.tinypic.com/15npvz6.jpg

I am not sure an annex would be as successful as an outright expansion... This is what I think they might do.... there is enough space in this area to expand and incorporate the new Dubai Metro link... what do you think?

http://i43.tinypic.com/34p19n8.jpg


I hate the parking of the Dubai Mall with a passion. The access and exit routes are totally inconvenient and the layout and directions inside are totally stupid and confusing. I always park on Souk Al Bahar across the lake, on the Old Town Island and I'm in and out the Mall much quicker, although I'm mostly in the area for the lake-front cafes and restaurants.


^^ After the RTA got into it, it went from bad to worse! :ohno:

Dubai's so rich.

Hi all.

Hi Imre.
There is lots of space on the Doha street side alright.
Didn't they change the name of that street a while ago ?

Hi Face.

There probably is enough space in the area you drew out considering the mall is what ? ... 5 levels high ?
There will be a right of way distance they will have to stay back from Emaar blvd and they can't encroach onto the BK site so they will be some distance from The Offices (BK annex).
I wonder if Imre has it right, on the Doha street side ? Although I agree the area you drew out is probably where the elevated walkway to the Metro will be.

As for the building I was referring to ...
I meant the one in the render you posted (originally posted by gevorika78), to the left of what looks like the Address Dubai Mall. It's a non-existent building. :lol:

:cheers:
Ray.

Ray, the press release mentioned that the extension will include hotel space so maybe that building is the proposed new hotel. I think there has always been a hotel proposed for a site around there.

As for the area between the mall and the anex of the Burj, now is an open space with stairs and is quite big actually, although it would sad if it'd have to go.

This tower reminds me of esmerald city from the Wizard of Oz... :lol: ... but its pretty.

Hi all.

Hi Imre.
There is lots of space on the Doha street side alright.
Didn't they change the name of that street a while ago ?



Yes, Financial Centre Road now :)

I wonder if Imre has it right, on the Doha street side ? Although I agree the area you drew out is probably where the elevated walkway to the Metro will be.


That space is just waste , also the landscaping is not really visible from outside because of the Double Decker Road..

Just an idea what is there:


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i think that one of the best possibilities is to build the extension of the mall on unoccupied area between the mall and the Burj Side Boulevard, Burj Side Terrace, Hydra Downtown Tower, there is virtually nothing except sandy parking plot, should by connected to the mall via bridges

Personally i dont think that the proposed extension will be directly adjescent to the existing building and its facade, that would be waste of work already done :)

Hi Face.

There probably is enough space in the area you drew out considering the mall is what ? ... 5 levels high ?
There will be a right of way distance they will have to stay back from Emaar blvd and they can't encroach onto the BK site so they will be some distance from The Offices (BK annex).
I wonder if Imre has it right, on the Doha street side ? Although I agree the area you drew out is probably where the elevated walkway to the Metro will be.

As for the building I was referring to ...
I meant the one in the render you posted (originally posted by gevorika78), to the left of what looks like the Address Dubai Mall. It's a non-existent building. :lol:

:cheers:
Ray.

Hi Ray,

The Mall has 4 levels - a basement level, a ground floor and two floors over ground. They could easily add two more floors over the complex road network in the area I have outlined in red and potentially go higher as well.

I doubt they will do anything to the main street facing side of the mall. That road is called the Grand Boulevard and has a very intricate network of roads leading into and out of the mall from Financial Centre Road and the double decked road. Besides, it has an a great water feature and also has some very ornate entrances to the Gold Souk and Bloomingdales. I don't see them destroying all of that. An extension to the side, causing minimum disruption, taking in the new Dubai Metro link is most likely.

As for the buildings in the renders, the Burj Khalifa maintainance annex can be seen in the background, but as anyone who has ever lived/worked in Dubai will be able to tell you, the renders are not always what they seem and designers/architects have a habit of putting in random buildings and towers to improve the overall look of the rendering :tongue2:


Ray, the press release mentioned that the extension will include hotel space so maybe that building is the proposed new hotel. I think there has always been a hotel proposed for a site around there.

As for the area between the mall and the anex of the Burj, now is an open space with stairs and is quite big actually, although it would sad if it'd have to go.


I saw that as well, Altin, so it's most likely that the open space closest to the Burj Khalifa will go....

Hi all.

Hi Imre.
There is lots of space on the Doha street side alright.

Ray.

that space is not for the downtown

Not much space towards the Boulevard Plaza, also not enough space between the Annex and Mall :

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actuality there is no space between the annex and the dubai mall becase that is burj steps

i think emaar right now doesn't think make new projects because there is burj park II AND BURJ park 5

tender is out:

Name : Dubai Mall Expansion Project More...
Description : Carrying out expansion of Dubai Mall by more than one million square feet.
Territory : Dubai
Updated : February 15, 2012
Status : New Tender

http://www.emiratestenders.com/CategoryResult.asp?CategoryId=40

R

Thanks for sharing! :)

If this building is completed and occupied, Why is it still in this forum? Just saying!

If this building is completed and occupied, Why is it still in this forum? Just saying!

it is not full occupied. ;)

If this building is completed and occupied, Why is it still in this forum? Just saying!

We still keep it on this forum cause its the tallest tower in the world mate ;)

I love London :bowtie:

Imre, its good looks ;)

Dubai mall 'expansion'??? Seriously? That mall is Humungous... what more could it possibly need? Indoor water park? Space port? Hospital/plastic surgery center? Shopping university? Been to Dubai several times, one or two days and I was clawing to get out... most stressful city i've ever been to...

Dubai mall 'expansion'??? Seriously? That mall is Humungous... what more could it possibly need? Indoor water park? Space port? Hospital/plastic surgery center? Shopping university? Been to Dubai several times, one or two days and I was clawing to get out... most stressful city i've ever been to...

It has its own hospital or clinic, as you want to call it :)

I love London :bowtie:

Dubai mall 'expansion'??? Seriously? That mall is Humungous...

Correction. The largest in the World ;)

I am not sure what they are/will be building opposite Dubai Mall, but the space could be used as the expansion of the mall connecting the two parts with AC overpasses. Shown in blue in this pic:

http://i42.tinypic.com/n1wjo4.jpg

If nothing is planned for that area i think it would be a good idea. ;)

I am not sure what they are/will be building opposite Dubai Mall, but the space could be used as the expansion of the mall connecting the two parts with AC overpasses. Shown in blue in this pic:

http://i42.tinypic.com/n1wjo4.jpg

If nothing is planned for that area i think it would be a good idea. ;)

or maybe in the black area

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6890466575_2996174634_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6890466575/)
n1wjo4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6890466575/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

It has its own hospital or clinic, as you want to call it :)

I love London :bowtie:

I spent a semester studying at Richmond University in London back in 2004... I love London too :-)

or maybe in the black area

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6890466575_2996174634_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6890466575/)
n1wjo4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6890466575/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr



In the first picture you have outlined the land allocated for the future expansion of the DIFC. And in your second, you have ventured into land sold to private developers for residential and hotel property developments. AND that land is way too close to the Sheikh's Palace grounds for it to have a shopping mall extension on it :)

And finally, you cannot have pedestrian links across the Financial Centre Road as it is double decked, making it impossible giving that it carries heavy vehicles and buses.

You cannot have pedestrian links across the Financial Centre Road as it is double decked, making it impossible giving that it carries heavy vehicles and buses.

It's Dubai, they will go over the double decked road. :banana: or make some sort of tunnel that goes underneath. But if it is a future DIFC expansion land, then it wont be possible.

As for the land in black in the picture, as Face81 mentioned it is private and there will be buildings located there. The only way left I guess are the two red parts highlighted before.

How many businesses will be in this expansion?

It's Dubai, they will go over the double decked road. :banana: or make some sort of tunnel that goes underneath. But if it is a future DIFC expansion land, then it wont be possible.

As for the land in black in the picture, as Face81 mentioned it is private and there will be buildings located there. The only way left I guess are the two red parts highlighted before.

the red circle is the burj steps

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4076/4920430965_6d75192104_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnnybazookacam/4920430965/)
Down Town Dubai (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnnybazookacam/4920430965/) by Johnnybazookacam (http://www.flickr.com/people/johnnybazookacam/), on Flickr

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on top of the world (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30471842@N08/5479891236/) by dimples.1994 (http://www.flickr.com/people/30471842@N08/), on Flickr

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Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kasem-3d/5684132702/) by kasem3d (http://www.flickr.com/people/kasem-3d/), on Flickr

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Burj Khalifa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harisnadeem/4910154635/) by Haris Nadeem (http://www.flickr.com/people/harisnadeem/), on Flickr

wow!

look like a new kind of rocket

I suppose the Mall extension might just be an euphemism for a redesign of the Gold Souk... most of it is no longer occupied by shops and even closed for public. Why extend the Mall to an additional building if its heart is deserted?

Ray, the press release mentioned that the extension will include hotel space so maybe that building is the proposed new hotel. I think there has always been a hotel proposed for a site around there.

As for the area between the mall and the anex of the Burj, now is an open space with stairs and is quite big actually, although it would sad if it'd have to go.

Hmm, including a hotel, ok. However, I don't think that they will remove the Burj steps as this place is regularly used as a venue for concerts. But I agree with Imre that the landscaping in front of the main entrance is not visible at all and this space is quite big and directly adjacent to the Mall.

But still, what about the Gold Souk!? To me, this proposed extension sounds like someone's having their head up in the clouds. Even in the "normal" part of the Mall quite a few shops are still not occupied. I agree that Dubai Mall is overall a busy place, but does it really need an extension? I will never understand why so many things get started in Dubai and are never truly finished :ohno:

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4077/4910154635_a1cdb3a699_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harisnadeem/4910154635/)
Burj Khalifa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harisnadeem/4910154635/) by Haris Nadeem (http://www.flickr.com/people/harisnadeem/), on Flickr

this tower owns!! <3

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8855_sRGB_y.jpg

Hmm, including a hotel, ok. However, I don't think that they will remove the Burj steps as this place is regularly used as a venue for concerts. But I agree with Imre that the landscaping in front of the main entrance is not visible at all and this space is quite big and directly adjacent to the Mall.

But still, what about the Gold Souk!? To me, this proposed extension sounds like someone's having their head up in the clouds. Even in the "normal" part of the Mall quite a few shops are still not occupied. I agree that Dubai Mall is overall a busy place, but does it really need an extension? I will never understand why so many things get started in Dubai and are never truly finished :ohno:

Maybe the so-called extansion does indeed includes the redevelopment of the Gold Souq area, but I don't agree about the main entrance part. Don't forget that the proposed tram service passes just next to the area, and they have already build the pillars for the tracks. Also, not everyone goes there by own car, or self-park it ;)

this tower owns!! <3

i think that is light testing

Maybe the so-called extansion does indeed includes the redevelopment of the Gold Souq area, but I don't agree about the main entrance part. Don't forget that the proposed tram service passes just next to the area, and they have already build the pillars for the tracks. Also, not everyone goes there by own car, or self-park it ;)

the extansion 1 million sqf !!!
i think the extansion will not only be the gould souq

i didn't think they will re build the main entrance its amazing !!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/HHSMohammedBinRashid

HHSMohammedBinRashid youtube channel :banana: :pepper::carrot::banana2::cucumber:

Maybe the so-called extansion does indeed includes the redevelopment of the Gold Souq area, but I don't agree about the main entrance part. Don't forget that the proposed tram service passes just next to the area, and they have already build the pillars for the tracks. Also, not everyone goes there by own car, or self-park it ;)

It says additional 1 million sq feet, so it cannot be the gold souq as it's already built and exists...

Here's a larger render of the Dubai Mall expansion that appeared in the news.... looks like it's right by the Dubai Fountain, close to Boulevard Plaza....

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/pictures/CG%20Pix/DubaiMallExpansion_1.jpg



And sorry to disappoint everyone with this, but the Dubai Metro link render put up by Emaar does not look as impressive as that shiny glass tube that was initially shown in all press releases :(

http://i40.tinypic.com/2zygar7.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2res1g4.jpg

Then why even show a shiny glass tube in the first place :ohno: And it looks like they actually will replace the "Burj steps", I wonder how it's supposed to be squeezed in there.

Hi all.

Yes, it does look like the actual steps will be gone. The area closer to the fountain will remain though. Looks like the expansion will be fairly close to the annex. As I posted before the million sq. ft. is divided into what looks like 5 levels.

:cheers:
Ray.

I don't see how 1 milion sqft can fit in there. Thats roughly 100,000 square meters, right? That would be 14 soccer fields. Divided by five floors that's still 2.8 soccer fields per floor. The space is just not big enough :nuts:

I don't want to sound negative on this. Of course I'd like an extension. Sure. Why not. I am just getting increasingly annoyed by the secretive and exaggerated official statements in Dubai. It drives me nuts! :gaah::hammer::horse::lol:

I don't see how 1 milion sqft can fit in there. Thats roughly 100,000 square meters, right? That would be 14 soccer fields. Divided by five floors that's still 2.8 soccer fields per floor. The space is just not big enough :nuts:

Thats right , they have to use the car parking area also otherwise they wont have 1 million sqft..

^^ The render suggests that part of the annex will be connected to the mall via a bridge...... Look closely ;)

Yes and a new hotel or other tower also there :)

Probably this plot:

http://i47.tinypic.com/24q7cdy.jpg

^^ Yes, exactly! :cheers:

if the bridge finish on march i will get photos for
it

burj khalifa light show on the dubai fountain

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6901974365_e4157c9cfc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6901974365/)
IMG-20120217-00824 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6901974365/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6901974365_e4157c9cfc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6901974365/)
IMG-20120217-00824 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6901974365/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6901972145_9092f763d1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6901972145/)
IMG-20120217-00822 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6901972145/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

17 - 2 - 2012 ( by me )

burj khalifa on the evening

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6920152915_a3738d8380_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6920152915/)
DSC05000 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6920152915/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6920170775_5034dd732a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6920170775/)
DSC04987 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6920170775/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6774062756_04d7282dc7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6774062756/)
DSC04997 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6774062756/) by Burj Khlifa (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

^^ Looks more like last weekends' sand storm to me

2011/12/25
Views from the Burj Khalifa



http://postimage.org/image/o2vmeaagr/

Here's a video we can all be proud of :)

XkDyrAqrqUs&feature=related

hi guys, I need this photo but updated, someone can help me get it to be possible in highest quality. thank you very much.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4726/fotojj.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/fotojj.jpg/)

^^ Take a screanshot from the video posted just above your post

^^ Take a screanshot from the video posted just above your post

the video has poor quality to make a screenshot, I need in good quality is to make a photoshop job, thank you for your interest, the video is great.

In the last picture posted, the sand looks so white, one may think its snowing in Dubai. :D

^^ Looks more like last weekends' sand storm to me

the dtd was little clear :)

nice video thanks for sharing!

In the last picture posted, the sand looks so white, one may think its snowing in Dubai. :D

^^ Never say never. Look at what's happening in the RAK mountains with an increasing frequency ;)

http://www.flashydubai.com/images/ras-al-khaimah02.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n417/alkaabi3/IMG_1062.jpg

Is it done?

Is it done?

Yes, in 2010. LOL

The building isn't fully occupied yet.

How far are those mountains from dubai? :)

Hi all.

hi guys, I need this photo but updated, someone can help me get it to be possible in highest quality. thank you very much.


Hi Topota.

I have that shot in its original size - 1000 by 1500. I also have 13 others from the same helicopter trip by David - 08 08 02 (YY MM DD).

Want them ?

:cheers:
Ray.

Want them ?

:cheers:
Ray.


I wouldn't mind taking a look at them if possible. Anything of the Burj under construction and from the air would be much appreciated.

thanks in advance.

How far are those mountains from dubai? :)

They are in Ras Al Khamiah, the Northern most emirate in the UAE. The mountain in question, is Jebel Jais and is about 130 kilomtres from Dubai :cheers:

http://i43.tinypic.com/33uqted.jpg

Hi Fury, Yes please, send me those pictures, I would greatly appreciate.


Hi Topota.

I have that shot in its original size - 1000 by 1500. I also have 13 others from the same helicopter trip by David - 08 08 02 (YY MM DD).

Want them ?

Taken during the sand storm last weekend :cheers:

http://i43.tinypic.com/1eteky.jpg

Hi all.

I wouldn't mind taking a look at them if possible. Anything of the Burj under construction and from the air would be much appreciated.

thanks in advance.

Hi Fury, Yes please, send me those pictures, I would greatly appreciate.


Hi Topota.

I have that shot in its original size - 1000 by 1500. I also have 13 others from the same helicopter trip by David - 08 08 02 (YY MM DD).

Want them ?

Hi guys.

I can't seem to get Filedropper nor Imageshack to take uploads right now ...
Sorry.

:cheers:
Ray.

Got it figured out ...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2296/08080218aerial.jpg
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/566/0808026siteaerial.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9935/0808027siteaerial.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6820/0808028aerial.jpg
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2879/0808029siteaerial.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1130/08080210siteaerial.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9707/08080211siteaerial.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2374/08080213siteaerial.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8471/08080215aerial.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8431/08080216aerial.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9103/08080217aerial.jpg

Happy to help guys.

:cheers:
Ray.

Hi all.





Hi guys.

I can't seem to get Filedropper nor Imageshack to take uploads right now ...
Sorry.

:cheers:
Ray.

imageshack changing the rules now, they want 2 USd/months (500 pics free) to keep the pics on their site.. :lol:

You have 20413 photos stored. Since you're over the 500 photo limit you'll need to upgrade to a Premium account or you'll only be able to keep 500 of your recent photos. Older photos will expire on the 1st of March.

imageshack sucks anyway

imageshack sucks anyway

Yes, they are greedy also as they want money for the old photos, I doubt that many people will use it in the future..

Yes, they are greedy also as they want money for the old photos, I doubt that many people will use it in the future..

flicker only 200 :ohno:

what about Picasa

hi ........
i download picasa 3 how can i upload to picasa ??

from where can i get bb code on picasa ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m183b0JSMK8

by me

Got it figured out ...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2296/08080218aerial.jpg
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/566/0808026siteaerial.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9935/0808027siteaerial.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6820/0808028aerial.jpg
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2879/0808029siteaerial.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1130/08080210siteaerial.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9707/08080211siteaerial.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2374/08080213siteaerial.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8471/08080215aerial.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8431/08080216aerial.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9103/08080217aerial.jpg

Happy to help guys.

:cheers:
Ray.

Thank you very much friend, I appreciate it. :banana: :banana: :banana:

what about Picasa

Picasa has a 1000 MB limit (free version), but you can easily just open a new account with another e-mailadress. I'm going to do that too

Hi all.

imageshack sucks anyway

Yes, they are greedy also as they want money for the old photos, I doubt that many people will use it in the future..

Hi guys.

I'm over the 500 limit on Imageshack as well. I used it for my BK historical thread over at SSL ...

I want to keep the pics available there ... what to do ?
File dropper seems to be hit and miss for me as well - I've used it for files that aren't images ...

I would like to find a hosting site for image and other files that works, is at least semi-permanent, and is free.

Any suggestions ?

:cheers:
Ray.

^^ Thaat's a easy one: Tinypic

yeah right... "picture not available" thats the message you can see from tinypic quite annoyingly often. Imageshack might be not perfect but if you looked for archival pictures you would bet they keep them online the longest. Pity they limit their services, but oh well no-thing's for free I guess... I'm not sure if there is other hosting site like imageshack. Usually picture availability depends on the users who posted them on most of the sites.

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8947_sRGB_y.jpg

Hi all.





Hi guys.

I'm over the 500 limit on Imageshack as well. I used it for my BK historical thread over at SSL ...

I want to keep the pics available there ... what to do ?
File dropper seems to be hit and miss for me as well - I've used it for files that aren't images ...

I would like to find a hosting site for image and other files that works, is at least semi-permanent, and is free.

Any suggestions ?

:cheers:
Ray.

Photobucket is 10gb/month bandwidth according to their site

Got it figured out ...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2296/08080218aerial.jpg
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/566/0808026siteaerial.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9935/0808027siteaerial.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6820/0808028aerial.jpg
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2879/0808029siteaerial.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1130/08080210siteaerial.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9707/08080211siteaerial.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2374/08080213siteaerial.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8471/08080215aerial.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8431/08080216aerial.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9103/08080217aerial.jpg

Happy to help guys.

:cheers:
Ray.


Thanks for the list of jpgs. I'm new to this forum, I can't believe it exists! I'm from Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper, and I know that I'm going to just love perusing the threads here!!

Quick question re construction work in the Middle East in particular. I've heard that a lot of construction has ground to a halt due to the economy, and that a lot of workers in Dubai especially have not been paid. Any truth to those rumors? Also, I've heard that you can tell when a local economy is going to tank, it's when they start planning and building really tall buildings - sort of a weird leading economic indicator. Do you think this is true for Dubai? Thanks. John Karavitis

Hi all.





Hi guys.

I'm over the 500 limit on Imageshack as well. I used it for my BK historical thread over at SSL ...

I want to keep the pics available there ... what to do ?
File dropper seems to be hit and miss for me as well - I've used it for files that aren't images ...

I would like to find a hosting site for image and other files that works, is at least semi-permanent, and is free.

Any suggestions ?

:cheers:
Ray.

You can send them an email and download all of your pics before the deleting (1st of March).
As they have sent me a rude email I decided to leave that side and will delete my account as well.

Maybe the tinypic will do thye same one day , who knows..

Picasa or Flickr better option , pro accounts not expensive there.

epic view latest image --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/werner-bayer/6925893089/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6930119315_5a6e2f5158_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_ands/6930119315/)
Burj Khalifa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_ands/6930119315/) by drew_ands (http://www.flickr.com/people/drew_ands/), on Flickr

epic view latest image --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/werner-bayer/6925893089/

This pic around 3 years old :)

Have you guys ever considered Smugmug? Not sure how well it works in the rest of the world but seems just fine here in the US. Don't doubt they serve worldwide or anything though. The lowest tier account is $40/year but unlimited is unlimited.

I currently have about 810GB of working data there and another 40,000 shots archived of misc stuff (part of 130,000 photos uploaded so far). They've yet to say anything. :)

http://www.smugmug.com/

Otherwise a Flickr or such may work best. Imageshack loads so many cookies, popups, and crap just to view a single photo full size that it's annoying at best and is garbage.

the must make new section called megatalls

This pic around 3 years old :)

srsly? sory for that.. i found that photo located in recent photos n taken this week. huhu maybe someone copied & reupload it in flickr :ohno:

Here's a video we can all be proud of :)

-HJuRWN50ZQ

Agreed.. ;)

hi >>>>>
i want residence left pictures ??

Hi all.

^^ Thaat's a easy one: Tinypic

Photobucket is 10gb/month bandwidth according to their site

You can send them an email and download all of your pics before the deleting (1st of March).
As they have sent me a rude email I decided to leave that side and will delete my account as well.

Maybe the tinypic will do thye same one day , who knows..

Picasa or Flickr better option , pro accounts not expensive there.

Have you guys ever considered Smugmug? Not sure how well it works in the rest of the world but seems just fine here in the US. Don't doubt they serve worldwide or anything though. The lowest tier account is $40/year but unlimited is unlimited.

I currently have about 810GB of working data there and another 40,000 shots archived of misc stuff (part of 130,000 photos uploaded so far). They've yet to say anything. :)

http://www.smugmug.com/

Otherwise a Flickr or such may work best. Imageshack loads so many cookies, popups, and crap just to view a single photo full size that it's annoying at best and is garbage.

Hi Guys.

Thanks for the responses.

I'll have to check these out.

:cheers:
Ray.

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8979_BW_sRGB_y.jpg

^^ Scarce traffic ... what time did you go up there?

That shot is from last night around 10.30PM. I think the light trails got lost during post-processing. Traffic was quite busy, actually :)

Cheers

^^ I recently got free access to that Health Club (gym & pool) and might start going primarily for the view :D

^^ I recently got free access to that Health Club (gym & pool) and might start going primarily for the view :D

But why get a gym membership when all you have to do is invest some money in a bottle of Corona :)

:cheers2:

EDIT: Oh, I think I got it now... You actually WANT to work out and would do it in their gym for the nice views :) I must say, gyms generally offer much better views than bloody skyscrapers anyway... :lol:

7eZudM2ZSlA

I wonder when they will find out they have freaking bmu's in this thing :lol:

But why get a gym membership when all you have to do is invest some money in a bottle of Corona :)

:cheers2:

EDIT: Oh, I think I got it now... You actually WANT to work out and would do it in their gym for the nice views :) I must say, gyms generally offer much better views than bloody skyscrapers anyway... :lol:

You missed the 'free' part ... but yeah, i do want to work out more then what I can do at home, and I also don't have a swimming pool in my building so relaxing on the deck with that view will be nice :lol:

I wonder when they will find out they have freaking bmu's in this thing :lol:

When the cost AND efficency of operating them (the BMU) will be at par of lower :cheers:

Then that made a lot of sense to install them to begin with :lol:

^^ BMU are not only for cleaning, they transport materials too. Regardless of man-power costs, those are essential parts of the building design and operation, and the building can't even pass inspection and get certified without them.

... plus, the man-power cost may be cheap enough now but that will not always be the case.

those are essential parts of the building design and operation

That is not the best world to describe bmu's in this building. Dust collectors is what comes to mind first ;) Yup, seems like certification process was the only reason they installed them then. Quite a waste of money... and then yet the building can't pass the certification without them but they are still legally allowed to clean it without using them :nuts: Try to find a logic there...

Huh? There is no law demanding the exact way how to clean windows :nuts:

and they still demand building to have bmu's :nuts:

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8979_BW_sRGB_y.jpg

OMG! I'm in love with this picture! ♥

AltinD take a look at post 30392 in the 1WTC thread.:baeh3:

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8984_sRGB_y.jpg

AltinD take a look at post 30392 in the 1WTC thread.:baeh3:

After you've done that I refer you to posts 6122 through to 6176 in the shanghai tower thread. :lol:

After you've read them you and giovanni kunt can kiss my hairy aaassse. :lol:

And have a bit more respect for people next time someone suggests something that you aren't familiar with.....mr expert.:ohno:

WTH are you on about? :nuts: :lol:

Maybe that city was built by oil lamp genie. :D I'm looking back on Aladdin story.

WTH are you on about? :nuts: :lol:


Read the posts.:nono:

I'm on about last year when I suggested that the podium on the shanghai tower may be clad with copper.
You and giovanni kun ridiculed that idea, I think that you're objection was based on it not being somehow "good enough" for a modern day skyscraper.
Joshsam and I got into quite a discussion with the two of you about it.
I've just found out that all three of the world financial centre buildings in the heart of manhattan have copper clad roofs. So, I thought I might mention it. :lol:
I mentioned it in the shanghai tower thread but knew you would definitley see it here.

^^ Ok, I remember that, now how does all you just mentioned makes Shanghai Tower's podium also to be cladded in copper?

... and yeah, despite what NYC might or might not use, copper is a dreadfull element to use in modern skyscrapers, and Shanghai Tower will NOT use it on it's podium.

7eZudM2ZSlA

when that happen ??

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5212/5422018388_a80e1f94c2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/5422018388/)
Burj Khalifa interior photos, and the view from the Burj, Downtown Dubai , February/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/5422018388/) by imredubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/imresolt/), on Flickr

what the blue Pisces on the office annex

^^ Ok, I remember that, now how does all you just mentioned makes Shanghai Tower's podium also to be cladded in copper? ... and yeah, despite what NYC might or might not use, copper is a dreadfull element to use in modern skyscrapers, and Shanghai Tower will NOT use it on it's podium. No one is saying that it will be, whether it is or isn't clad in copper is irrelevant. You don't like copper, but that is only your opinion, you are entitled to that, though the designers of the wfc in new york obviously disagree. What you are not entitled to do in my opinion is to haughtily dismiss anyone you don't agree with on the basis that you live in an area where skyscrapers are built and they do not. That is what got on my tit last year, and that is what this post is "on about" as you asked.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5212/5422018388_a80e1f94c2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/5422018388/)
Burj Khalifa interior photos, and the view from the Burj, Downtown Dubai , February/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/5422018388/) by imredubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/imresolt/), on Flickr

what the blue Pisces on the office annex
Those blue pieces are solar energy panels. And speaking of that: why so many panels on the roof of the Annex?

It makes perfect sense to have as many as possible. One thing they are not short of there is sunshine.

^^ Yes, but the dust/sand and humidity reduce drastically the efficiency.

Luckily enough, there's plenty of cheap labour to get up there and give them all a wipe.

Hi all.

Here is a crop showing the roof of 'The Offices'.

http://i42.tinypic.com/143hxrp.jpg

I think it's a great use of the space. It probably only supplies enough power for a few offices but every little bit helps.

Perhaps Emaar is looking at a 300 year payout for the 6 level addition to the annex, with the solar panels. :):lol:

:cheers:
Ray.

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8984_sRGB_y.jpg

Great picture!!

Do you have the colour version of the photograph in post 30665? :D

I think it's a great use of the space. It probably only supplies enough power for a few offices but every little bit helps.

Perhaps Emaar is looking at a 300 year payout for the 6 level addition to the annex, with the solar panels. :):lol:

:cheers:
Ray.
Those panels, the supply power is only for Anex building, or and for Burj Khalifa?

nice update

02/March/2012

Burj Khalifa gift

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422425_10151349407020648_741515647_23270434_1260233723_n.jpg

Another 3D puzzle:
http://www.lelong.com.my/burj-khalifa-tower-dubai-diy-3d-puzzle-89050178-2012-07-Sale-P.htm
-or-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BURJ-KHALIFA-TOWER-DUBAI-DIY-3D-PUZZLE-JIGSAW-PLAY-EDUCATION-TOYS-75-PCS-NEW-/251005297798?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7114e486

http://i43.tinypic.com/2z8teg6.jpg

there is only 1 puzzle but different company

Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Road as seen from Satwa - March 1st, 2012 :cheers:

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ag2pav.jpg

Source: Gulf News

amazing

A 3rd 3D puzzle:
http://www.ecvv.com/product/3239685.html
http://i40.tinypic.com/5fqiz6.jpg

Hi all.

Those panels, the supply power is only for Anex building, or and for Burj Khalifa?

Hi Chris.

Not sure but I would guess they are tied into the power grid of the annex only and would supply a small fraction of its needs.

:cheers:
Ray.

Great futuristic pics.:)

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9210_sRGB_y.jpg

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9200_sRGB_y.jpg

Do you have the colour version of the photograph in post 30665? :D

I would have to develop the RAW file again. Will do when I find the time :)

Here you go. Click on the photo for full resolution (http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8979_sRGB_x.jpg). Enjoy :)

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8979_sRGB_y.jpg (http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_8979_sRGB_x.jpg)

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9230_sRGB_y.jpg

I snapped this photo today morning. :)


http://i53.tinypic.com/2568qol.jpg

How tall/small are those buildings in the foreground?

super

How tall/small are those buildings in the foreground?

Depends. The Address Hotel (the white tall building) is 306 meters. The rest, including the smaller ones are in the 100-250 meters range I would guess.

I snapped this photo today morning. :)


http://i53.tinypic.com/2568qol.jpg

One of the best photos of the Burj I've ever seen. It looks so graceful and powerful at the same time.

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9230_sRGB_y.jpg

Which are this towers in the foreground? they look pretty fancy :)

Arady Towers. They would have looked even fancier if the spires weren't deleted in the excecution :ohno:

Anyone know the height of 162th floor？

new photos?

Hi all.

Here is a crop showing the roof of 'The Offices'.

http://i42.tinypic.com/143hxrp.jpg

I think it's a great use of the space. It probably only supplies enough power for a few offices but every little bit helps.

Perhaps Emaar is looking at a 300 year payout for the 6 level addition to the annex, with the solar panels. :):lol:

:cheers:
Ray.

Looks Familiar..

http://www.skyscraperlist.com/admindocs/IMG_1279.jpg

Hi all.

Anyone know the height of 162th floor？

Hi Phil.
There is no level 162.
How about an answer to the height of every level ? :)
Here is a link to a zip of my BK plan, methodology, labeled render, and 2 text files with assorted info.
Scroll down to the download this file link - the other download buttons are ads for other programs.

http://www.filedropper.com/bkplanmethodologylabeledrender

Looks Familiar..

http://www.skyscraperlist.com/admindocs/IMG_1279.jpg

Hi Sale.
You were in 'The Offices' ?!
That shot is taken from the 'notch' out of the annex roof, right ?
I saw your shots over at SSL as well.
Do tell where you went and if those areas looked to be completed.
Details man - we want details (the full CSI version - please)... :nuts:

:cheers:
Ray.

Hi all.
Hi Phil.
There is no level 162.
How about an answer to the height of every level ? :)
Here is a link to a zip of my BK plan, methodology, labeled render, and 2 text files with assorted info.
Scroll down to the download this file link - the other download buttons are ads for other programs.

http://www.filedropper.com/bkplanmethodologylabeledrender

Burj khalifa has 162 floors,perhaps has more,but 162 is recognized number.So the 162th floor is the top floor.I want to know how high the top floor is from ground.the top part of burj khalifa is so slendor,so sometimes it looks shorter than shanghai tower.
btw,is there any room above 650 meters?

I don't imagine myself walking anywhere other than Dubai's old town, because the rest of the city is just... plain car-oriented.... trying to cross one of those streets alone would give me a headache

'mkay

Burj khalifa has 162 floors,perhaps has more,but 162 is recognized number.So the 162th floor is the top floor.I want to know how high the top floor is from ground.the top part of burj khalifa is so slendor,so sometimes it looks shorter than shanghai tower.
btw,is there any room above 650 meters?

The answer you seek is on the post you quoted.

One of the best photos of the Burj I've ever seen. It looks so graceful and powerful at the same time.

Thanks Munwon. :)

Here it is in the original size: http://i40.tinypic.com/jicfww.jpg

nice update

Hi all.

Burj khalifa has 162 floors,perhaps has more,but 162 is recognized number.So the 162th floor is the top floor.I want to know how high the top floor is from ground.the top part of burj khalifa is so slendor,so sometimes it looks shorter than shanghai tower.
btw,is there any room above 650 meters?

Hi Phil.

The BK has 163 above grade levels. The council doesn't count one mezzanine so they have it at 162 levels.

As I posted there is no level 162 ... like most skyscrapers the level count doesn't coincide with the actual levels in the structure.

If you want to learn about the level count and many other things about the BK read and view the files in my zip. I posted it to help you so you don't make uneducated posts like the one above.

:cheers:
Ray.

Hi Phil.

The BK has 163 above grade levels. The council doesn't count one mezzanine so they have it at 162 levels.

As I posted there is no level 162 ... like most skyscrapers the level count doesn't coincide with the actual levels in the structure.

If you want to learn about the level count and many other things about the BK read and view the files in my zip. I posted it to help you so you don't make uneducated posts like the one above.

:cheers:
Ray.
Thanks.
I used the mobile internet yesterday,cause I cant view your files.
Now I have seen the pictures in your files.so if there is 162th floor,it seems that stand at above 630 meters,much taller than the top floor of Shanghai tower.I like burj khalifa.:)

Arady Towers. They would have looked even fancier if the spires weren't deleted in the excecution :ohno:

Thanks mate.

by me

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6776877716/in/photostream/

10/March/2012

O14 and Burj Khalifa

http://i39.tinypic.com/hu3zn9.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/21kytmd.jpg

Nice pic, I like that tower in the front ( O-14 )

hi
i want to ask are all the apartments have lights in the wall and screens ??

12-3-2012
My 3D Puzzle

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6976046925_d44885cd2a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976046925/)
IMG-20120312-00848 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976046925/) by Burj Khalifa dubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6976046753_72b96c2452_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976046753/)
IMG-20120312-00851 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976046753/) by Burj Khalifa dubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6829920154_9a94647e26_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6829920154/)
IMG-20120312-00852 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6829920154/) by Burj Khalifa dubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6976045977_eb42f3ef7b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976045977/)
IMG-20120312-00853 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976045977/) by Burj Khalifa dubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6976045203_b00bf8b763_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976045203/)
IMG-20120312-00854 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976045203/) by Burj Khalifa dubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6976044957_9966bf60d4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976044957/)
IMG-20120312-00855 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71159258@N08/6976044957/) by Burj Khalifa dubai (http://www.flickr.com/people/71159258@N08/), on Flickr

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9337_sRGB_y.jpg

Nice photo ..........
thnx

Stunning

We're traveling around the world for a year with a mini-Rocky Statue. Here he is in front of the Burj Khalifa. Normally Rocky likes running up steps but he let us take the elevator to the top.
.http://www.changesinlongitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Rocky-Burj-Khalifa-411x515.jpg

You can follow his journey at: http://www.changesinlongitude.com/

Cheers!

Larissa and Michael

Gorgeous pics guys!!

Man falls from Burj Khalifa:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UeIfgZ87CA

Man falls from Burj Khalifa:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UeIfgZ87CA

oh my god that was horrible :ohno: that poor man...

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9351_sRGB_y.jpg

^^ Can't wait till the intersection is fully completed and the landscaping returned :cheers:

Any updates about the Burj Khalifa Opus? :)

^^ Can't wait till the intersection is fully completed and the landscaping returned :cheers:

Yes, I'm sure that will look great :cheers2:

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_9391_sRGB_y.jpg

Hi all.

Any updates about the Burj Khalifa Opus? :)

Hi Imre.

I'm subscribed to Opus, they just sent another email today for a Celtic Opus ...
Their site still says the BK opus is coming soon - been saying that for over a year ...

The only reason I'm interested in knowing when the BK Opus is released is so I can beg and plead with guys like you to scan and post every page since it will be way outa my price range (and most others here).

Guessing it will be many thousands to purchase ...:nuts:

There was also talk that there was to be a giant version (like 4 or 5 meters high) placed in one of the lobbies. I wonder if that is still a go ?

:cheers:
Ray.

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii612/ahmaddubai/burj%20khalifa/Untitled.jpg

Album soon :)

Hi all.



Hi Imre.

I'm subscribed to Opus, they just sent another email today for a Celtic Opus ...
Their site still says the BK opus is coming soon - been saying that for over a year ...

The only reason I'm interested in knowing when the BK Opus is released is so I can beg and plead with guys like you to scan and post every page since it will be way outa my price range (and most others here).

Guessing it will be many thousands to purchase ...:nuts:

There was also talk that there was to be a giant version (like 4 or 5 meters high) placed in one of the lobbies. I wonder if that is still a go ?

:cheers:
Ray.

what is the average for opus books price ?

nice dubai..any blog about dubai..personal one?

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nice dubai..any blog about dubai..personal one?

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by imre
http://imresolt.blogspot.com/

i want to ask is the armani spa is free for the normal residence (not armani residence) and is there games and play station room in the burj ??

Hi all.

what is the average for opus books price ?

Hi Burj.

The price for Kraken Opus's is anywhere from 1700 to 30, 000 USD depending on which opus and which edition you want. I think there is one for 295 but the average looks to be in excess of 2000.

:cheers:
Ray.

Hello, I would like to see a picture of the tower with the Colombian artist Botero sculpture.

thanks ray :)

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii612/ahmaddubai/burj%20khalifa/Untitled.jpg

.photobucket

http://photobucket.com/burjkhalifabybkf

picasa

https://picasaweb.google.com/105893748331756903389/BurjKhalifa

all the photos taken by me
more albums for more towers soon :)

® βҠƒ ♥

Downtown Dubai photos,

16/March/2012

http://i43.tinypic.com/2h2ic5t.jpg

71 new pics here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/sets/72157629232156024/

^^ nice pics whats that large head at the centre?

^^ nice pics whats that large head at the centre?

Thanks,

"Together" sculpture , close to Burj Khalifa

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6841024086_fa31da7699_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6987146717_d2c4af85b3_o.jpg

The city with the most construction sites :naughty:

I know Dubai once had the most cranes in the world.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6988071731_00c4a12585_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69183746@N07/6988071731/)
face (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69183746@N07/6988071731/) by 06TLG06 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69183746@N07/), on Flickr

Hi all.

thanks ray :)

Hi Burj.

YW.

I looked through my info and I don't have anything on a games room. Also I'm not sure which zones have access to the spa on level 3 but I would think it is only for guests of the Armani Hotel. 'The Club' (annex) will be open to all the zones (including the public apparently) when it opens.

:cheers:
Ray.

Hi all.



Hi Burj.

YW.

I looked through my info and I don't have anything on a games room. Also I'm not sure which zones have access to the spa on level 3 but I would think it is only for guests of the Armani Hotel. 'The Club' (annex) will be open to all the zones (including the public apparently) when it opens.

:cheers:
Ray.

when it will be open

u66pFbOdqVA

that's my new channel on youtube
3D video soon

Hi, I was looking today for some piles load test equipment and this is what a came across. I think those pics have never been posted here, or at least I don't have them in the package of early construction shots Fury gave me.

http://c1038.r38.cf3.rackcdn.com/group1/building5429/media/image02aa_tower%20mat%20plan.jpg

http://c1038.r38.cf3.rackcdn.com/group1/building5429/media/image02bb_tower%20mat%20section%202.jpg

http://c1038.r38.cf3.rackcdn.com/group1/building5429/media/image02b_rebar.jpg

http://c1038.r38.cf3.rackcdn.com/group1/building5429/media/image03_pile%20load%20test.JPG