Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is the highest building/skyscraper ever made by humans at the height of 828 meters (2,717 feet). It is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Before the building opened the Burj Khalifa was called Burj Dubai.

The Burj Khalifa has 162 floors. The construction started in 2004 and was finished in 2009. The building was officially opened 4th of January 2010.

The building is higher than Taipei 101. Taipei 101 was the highest building in the world until Burj Khalif was built.

Adrian Smith was the person who designed the building. He worked with Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill until 2006.

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Facts about Dubai

Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is 4,114 km² big. Dubai was founded on June 9th, 1833 which means that Dubai is 188 years old. Dubai’s population is 2,921,376.

What is Dubai known for?

Dubai is known for or famous for sightseeing such as Burj Khalifa and shopping malls.

Places to visit in Dubai

  1. Burj Khalifa
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2. The Palm Islands

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3. Ski Dubai

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4. The Dubai Fountain

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5. The Dubai Mall

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Mazar-e-Quaid

Interesting Facts:

  • The construction of Mazar-e-Qaid started in 1960; it was inaugurated in 1971.
  • Fatima Jinnah, sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam), and Liaquat Ali Khan, who was Pakistan’s first prime minister, is also buried at Mazar-e-Quaid!
  • The mausoleum (Mazar-e-Quaid) is around 61 acres!
  • The mausoleum (Mazar-e-Quaid) is approximately visited by 10,000 people every day.
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OPENING TIMINGS OF MAZAR-E-QUAID

If you are planing to visit Mazar-e-Quaid, then you should take a look at the opening time here!

DaysTime
Monday02:00-05:30
Tuesday02:00-05:30
Wednesday10:00am-05:30pm
Thursday10:00am-05:30pm
Friday02:00-05:30
Saturday02:00-05:30
Sunday02:00-05:30

People who are buried in Mazar-e-Quaid

  • Quaid-e-Azam (Founder of Pakistan)
  • “Quaid-e-Millat”, Liaqat Ali Khan (The first Prime Minister of Pakistan)
  • Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan (Wife of Liaqat Ali Khan and a great leader)
  • Fatima Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam’s sister)
  • Abdur Rab Nishtar and Mr. Noorul
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English Jokes #4

If a BARBER make a mistake
it’s a NEW STYLE,

If a POLITICIAN makes a mistake
it’s a NEW LAW,

If a SCIENTIST makes a mistake
it’s a NEW INVENTION,

If a TAILOR makes a mistake
it’s a NEW FASHION,

If a TEACHER makes a mistake
it’s a NEW THEORY,

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If a STUDENT makes a mistake
it’s a “MISTAKE”