Burj Khalifa برج خليفة
The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper and architectural landmark located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened in 2010, the structure reaches 828 meters and is the most looked-up sight in the United Arab Emirates. It was designed by architects including Adrian Smith, Marshall Strabala, George J. Efstathiou, and William F. Baker. The building features high-tech architecture and neo-futurism styles, utilizing materials such as reinforced concrete, steel, aluminum, and glass.
Planning a visit
Dubai experiences hot weather from June to August, with daily highs reaching 40 °C to 42 °C. The cooler months from November to March offer daily highs between 24 °C and 30 °C with minimal rain, which suits a visit better. January and December are the coolest months, with daily lows around 15 °C to 17 °C. The structure covers an area of 0.344 km2.
The site is located 11 km from Dubai International Airport and 121 km from Abu Dhabi. Visitors can combine a trip to the tower with visits to other nearby locations, such as Emirates Towers at 2.4 km, the Museum of the Future at 2.6 km, the Dubai Frame at 5.0 km, Bur Dubai at 7.6 km, or Jumeirah Beach at 7.6 km. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 26 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
