Burj Khalifa · Dubai
Burj Khalifa · Dubai, UAE
Pop: ~3.6 million · GDP: ~$110B
CBD: 3.8 km² (DIFC + Downtown)
Vertical density: 828 m peak / 200+ towers in Marina alone
CBD: 3.8 km² (DIFC + Downtown)
Vertical density: 828 m peak / 200+ towers in Marina alone
Why is the Burj Khalifa the tallest skyscraper in the world?
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