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Two Iconic Greats compared - Empire State Building Vs Burj Khalifa

Updated: Jul 30, 2024







Empire State Building Vs Burj Khalifa. Construction Schedule
Empire State Building


Burj Khalifa Vs Empire State Building
Burj Khalifa


location

New York City, USA

Dubai, UAE

commenced

22/1/1930

6/1/2004

completed

22/7/1931

4/1/2010

construction duration

18 months

72 months

cost

$41M (1931) $414 M (2010)

$1.5B (2010)

height

443m

828m

floors

102

163

floor area

209,000 m2

310,000 m2

concrete

62,000 m3

330,000 m3

labour force

3,400

7,500

Tallest Building status

1931-1970

2007 -

elevators

73

57

Structure type

Steel frame

reinforced concrete


Burj Khalifa. Construction schedule
Burj Khalifa

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