The Burj Khalifa stands tall in Dubai as the highest building on Earth. This amazing tower touches the sky at 828 meters (2,717 feet) and has been the tallest building since it opened in 2010. People from all over come to see this giant structure that shows what humans can build when they try hard enough.
Ready to test how much you know about this famous tower? This quiz has 60 questions about the Burj Khalifa, from how it was built to fun facts that might surprise you. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers right away – you can find them at the end of the quiz.
So grab a pencil, put on your thinking cap, and let’s see how well you know the Burj Khalifa!
Burj Khalifa Quiz QuestionsThe answers to all questions can be found at the end of this section. Good luck!
How tall is the Burj Khalifa? A) 628 meters B) 728 meters C) 828 meters D) 928 meters In what year did the Burj Khalifa open? A) 2008 B) 2009 C) 2010 D) 2011 Which city is home to the Burj Khalifa? A) Abu Dhabi B) Dubai C) Doha D) Riyadh What was the Burj Khalifa’s name during most of its building time? A) Burj Dubai B) Dubai Tower C) Khalifa Tower D) Emirates Tower Who designed the Burj Khalifa? A) Norman Foster B) Zaha Hadid C) Adrian Smith D) Frank Gehry How many floors does the Burj Khalifa he? A) 163 B) 173 C) 183 D) 193 How many years did it take to build the Burj Khalifa? A) 4 years B) 5 years C) 6 years D) 7 years Which company built the Burj Khalifa? A) Samsung C&T B) Emaar Properties C) Dubai Holdings D) Arabtec What is the main use of the Burj Khalifa? A) Hotel only B) Offices only C) Homes only D) Mix of hotel, offices, and homes On which date was the Burj Khalifa opened? A) January 4, 2010 B) February 4, 2010 C) March 4, 2010 D) April 4, 2010 About how many people worked to build the Burj Khalifa? A) 5,000 B) 12,000 C) 19,000 D) 25,000 How much did it cost to build the Burj Khalifa? A) $1 billion B) $1.5 billion C) $2 billion D) $2.5 billion What is the Burj Khalifa’s shape based on? A) A falcon B) A desert flower C) A sailing ship D) A palm tree How many elevators does the Burj Khalifa he? A) 47 B) 57 C) 67 D) 77 How fast can the elevators in the Burj Khalifa go? A) 10 meters per second B) 15 meters per second C) 20 meters per second D) 25 meters per second Which floor holds the highest outdoor viewing deck? A) 124th floor B) 144th floor C) 148th floor D) 154th floor How much concrete was used to build the Burj Khalifa? A) 230,000 cubic meters B) 330,000 cubic meters C) 430,000 cubic meters D) 530,000 cubic meters Which hotel is located in the Burj Khalifa? A) Four Seasons B) Armani Hotel C) Ritz-Carlton D) Hilton How many homes are in the Burj Khalifa? A) 700 B) 800 C) 900 D) 1,000 On which floor is the highest swimming pool? A) 43rd floor B) 66th floor C) 76th floor D) 86th floor What name did the Burj Khalifa get after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan helped Dubai with money during hard times? A) Burj Al Arab B) Burj Khalifa C) Burj Al Nahyan D) Burj Zayed What type of stone was used for the tower’s outside walls? A) Marble B) Granite C) Limestone D) Sandstone How much does the Burj Khalifa sway at the top in strong winds? A) 1 meter B) 1.5 meters C) 2 meters D) 2.5 meters Which floor has “At The Top” viewing area? A) 112th floor B) 124th floor C) 136th floor D) 148th floor How many rooms does the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa he? A) 160 B) 180 C) 200 D) 220 The outside of the Burj Khalifa uses how much glass? A) 83,600 square meters B) 93,600 square meters C) 103,600 square meters D) 113,600 square meters How many workers cleaned the outside windows of the Burj Khalifa when it first opened? A) 12 B) 24 C) 36 D) 48 How long does it take to clean all the windows of the Burj Khalifa one time? A) 1 month B) 2 months C) 3 months D) 4 months How much can the Burj Khalifa’s water system hold? A) 38 million liters B) 48 million liters C) 58 million liters D) 68 million liters In what month and year did building start on the Burj Khalifa? A) September 2003 B) September 2004 C) January 2004 D) January 2005 How many people can the Burj Khalifa hold at one time? A) 25,000 B) 35,000 C) 45,000 D) 55,000 Which two countries ge the most steel for the Burj Khalifa? A) USA and China B) Germany and Japan C) China and South Korea D) Russia and India How many kilograms of steel rebar were used in the Burj Khalifa? A) 39,000,000 kg B) 49,000,000 kg C) 59,000,000 kg D) 69,000,000 kg How many window panels cover the Burj Khalifa? A) 16,000 B) 26,000 C) 36,000 D) 46,000 What happens at night to the outside of the Burj Khalifa? A) It glows with changing colors B) It turns golden C) It looks like stars D) It turns dark to se power What is on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa? A) A restaurant B) A swimming pool C) A garden D) A mosque How many tons does the Burj Khalifa weigh? A) 300,000 tons B) 400,000 tons C) 500,000 tons D) 600,000 tons What is the name of the observation deck on the 148th floor? A) At The Sky B) At The Clouds C) At The Top SKY D) At The Summit What was the main reason for building the Burj Khalifa? A) To break records B) To bring Dubai into the news C) To help Dubai be less about oil D) To show off Dubai’s money What are the Burj Khalifa’s foundations made of? A) Steel and wood B) Concrete and steel C) Sandstone and concrete D) Marble and granite What can happen to the top of the Burj Khalifa because it’s so tall? A) It gets snow B) It can see into other countries C) The sun sets later there D) It has its own weather On what special day in Dubai does the Burj Khalifa often he a big light show? A) UAE National Day B) New Year’s Eve C) Dubai Shopping Festival D) All of the above How many steps would you need to climb to reach the top of the Burj Khalifa? A) 2,909 B) 3,909 C) 4,909 D) 5,909 What does “burj” mean in Arabic? A) High B) Tower C) Building D) Sky Which TV show had an episode with Tom Cruise climbing the Burj Khalifa? A) Mission: Impossible B) The Amazing Race C) Man vs. Wild D) Top Gear In which movie did Tom Cruise do stunts on the Burj Khalifa? A) Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol B) Edge of Tomorrow C) Jack Reacher D) The Mummy What is the Burj Khalifa’s place in the list of tallest buildings as of 2023? A) 1st B) 2nd C) 3rd D) 4th What happens to the water from the Burj Khalifa’s air conditioning? A) It goes into the city’s water system B) It is used to water plants C) It fills a man-made lake D) It makes a fountain What was the biggest problem in building the Burj Khalifa? A) Getting enough workers B) Finding materials C) The hot weather D) The height itself What special event happens yearly at the Burj Khalifa? A) Tower run race B) Skydiving contest C) Light show D) Window washing day How many days did base building take for the Burj Khalifa? A) 100 days B) 182 days C) 265 days D) 365 days What type of glass is used in the Burj Khalifa’s windows? A) Normal glass B) Double-layer glass C) Triple-layer glass D) Special heat-fighting glass How does the Burj Khalifa fight wind? A) With a special shape B) With hey weights inside C) With moving parts at the top D) With big fans What big water show is next to the Burj Khalifa? A) The Palm Fountains B) The Desert Springs C) The Dubai Fountains D) The Emirates Waterworks How high can you see from the top floor on a clear day? A) 55 km B) 75 km C) 95 km D) 115 km About how long does it take to go from the ground to the top in an elevator? A) 1 minute B) 2 minutes C) 3 minutes D) 4 minutes What is the name of the man-made lake around the Burj Khalifa? A) Dubai Lake B) Khalifa Lake C) Burj Lake D) Emirates Lake How many parking spots does the Burj Khalifa he? A) 1,000 B) 2,000 C) 3,000 D) 4,000 What happens to the clock in the Burj Khalifa because it’s so tall? A) It runs slower B) It runs faster C) It needs special fixing often D) It uses a satellite signal What did the builders use to keep the concrete cool while building? A) Giant fans B) Ice C) Water cooling D) Night-time building only Answers C) 828 meters C) 2010 B) Dubai A) Burj Dubai C) Adrian Smith A) 163 C) 6 years A) Samsung C&T D) Mix of hotel, offices, and homes A) January 4, 2010 B) 12,000 B) $1.5 billion B) A desert flower B) 57 A) 10 meters per second C) 148th floor A) 230,000 cubic meters B) Armani Hotel C) 900 C) 76th floor B) Burj Khalifa C) Limestone B) 1.5 meters B) 124th floor A) 160 A) 83,600 square meters C) 36 C) 3 months C) 58 million liters B) September 2004 B) 35,000 B) Germany and Japan A) 39,000,000 kg B) 26,000 A) It glows with changing colors D) A mosque C) 500,000 tons C) At The Top SKY C) To help Dubai be less about oil B) Concrete and steel C) The sun sets later there D) All of the above C) 4,909 B) Tower A) Mission: Impossible A) Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol A) 1st B) It is used to water plants C) The hot weather A) Tower run race B) 182 days D) Special heat-fighting glass A) With a special shape C) The Dubai Fountains C) 95 km A) 1 minute C) Burj Lake C) 3,000 B) It runs faster B) IceThe Burj Khalifa stands as one of the most amazing buildings humans he made. This quiz shows just how special this tower is, from its huge size to all the cool facts about how it works.
The next time you see a picture of the Dubai skyline or visit this amazing city, you’ll know so much more about the giant tower that reaches toward the clouds. Maybe someday an even taller building will take its place as number one, but for now, the Burj Khalifa remains the king of skyscrapers and a true wonder of the modern age.