<P> Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 , with the exterior completed five years later in 2009 . The primary structure is reinforced concrete . The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai . It is designed to be the centrepiece of large - scale , mixed - use development . The decision to construct the building is reportedly based on the government 's decision to diversify from an oil - based economy , and for Dubai to gain international recognition . The building was originally named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates , Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan ; Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts . The building broke numerous height records , including its designation as the tallest building in the world . </P>
<P> Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 , with the exterior completed five years later in 2009 . The primary structure is reinforced concrete . The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai . It is designed to be the centrepiece of large - scale , mixed - use development . The decision to construct the building is reportedly based on the government 's decision to diversify from an oil - based economy , and for Dubai to gain international recognition . The building was originally named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates , Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan ; Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts . The building broke numerous height records , including its designation as the tallest building in the world . </P>
when did the construction of the burj khalifa end
when did the construction of the burj khalifa end
2010
2010