when was the burj khalifa built

The Burj Khalifa was built between 2004 and 2010, with construction starting in January 2004 and the tower officially opening on January 4, 2010.

Key dates

• Construction start : Excavation and foundation work began in January 2004.

• Superstructure rising: The main structure started to rise above ground in 2005 and reached its full height (topped out) in 2009.

• Official opening: The building was inaugurated and opened to the public on January 4, 2010.

How long it took

• Total construction time was about six years from early 2004 to early 2010.

• The exterior was completed in late 2009, with interior and opening preparations continuing into early 2010.

Mini context: “built” vs “opened”

• When people ask “when was the Burj Khalifa built” , most sources treat this as the full construction period: 2004–2010.

• If you need a single year, 2010 is usually given as the year it was “built” or completed, because that is when it officially opened.

TL;DR : Built over six years (2004–2010), with an official opening on January 4, 2010.

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