Burj Khalifa Records and Fun Facts (With Photos)

Tallest, highest, fastest—plus the surprising human stories behind the superlatives.

1/16/2026

9 min read

Burj Khalifa lit up at night against the Dubai skyline

  ![Tom Cruise at the summit (stunts)](https://2gbzzxp7mkrqpgpz.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/dubai-burj/tom_cruise_summit_00.webp)

  - Highest occupied floor, record elevators by speed and travel distance, and more.  
  - Rope access crews maintain the facade like a vertical city.  
  - Iconic pop culture moments and NYE fireworks.

  ### More curiosities

  - Temperature and wind differences between base and top.  
  - Nighttime cleaning schedules and LED maintenance.  

  ![Workers](https://2gbzzxp7mkrqpgpz.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/dubai-burj/workers_00.webp)

Om författaren

Dubai Travel Expert

Jag skapade den här guiden för att hjälpa dig uppleva Burj Khalifa som en local — med tips om timing, biljetter och hur du får ut mest av ditt besök i världens högsta byggnad.

Burj Khalifa Records and Fun Facts (With Photos)

Om författaren

Dubai Travel Expert

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