What is Burj Khalifa known for?

The Burj Khalifa ( / ˈbɜːrdʒ kəˈliːfə /; Arabic: برج خليفة, Arabic pronunciation: [bʊrd͡ʒ xaˈliːfa], Khalifa Tower ), known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is known for being the world's tallest building.

When did Burj Khalifa open?

4 January 2010: Burj Khalifa's official launch ceremony is held and Burj Khalifa is opened. Burj Dubai was renamed Burj Khalifa in honour of the President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. 10 March 2010: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat certifies Burj Khalifa as world's tallest building.

Who is developing Burj Khalifa & 'Dubai Creek Tower'?

Burj Khalifa was developed by Emaar Properties, a renowned local real estate firm that has also developed many other skyscrapers in Dubai and now they are working on next tallest structure of the world which temporarily named 'Dubai Creek Tower'.

What is Burj Khalifa used for in Independence Day 2?

American film Independence Day 2: Burj Khalifa is used as a spear by alien to destroy London, it is seen in the film that Burj Khalifa soars out of the clouds in Dubai and ploughs to London, finally it crashes into the River Thames.