Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, is a global icon. Inaugurated in 2010, it's a symbol of the United Arab Emirates' growth, prowess, and ambition. Standing tall, touching the clouds at 828 m ...

Designed to be the world’s tallest skyscraper, this tower is one kilometer tall. When complete, it’ll feature apartments, office space, hotels, bars, restaurants, and shopping malls. But the key ...

This is a walkthrough of those stages: the financing that made the project possible, the design logic that keeps it standing, and the construction tricks that let it rise higher than anything built ...