Dubai Skyline History

Discover the extraordinary story of the Burj Khalifa, the highest building on Earth. Discover how Dubai changed from barren dunes to a worldwide symbol of engineering and aspiration in this little 60-second documentary. Learn about the towers record-breaking height of 828 meters, its unusual Y-shaped design inspired by a desert flower, its innovative cooling system, and the 26,000 glass panels that make it gleam over the horizon.