But did you know that the Burj Khalifa is not owned by the Sultan of United Arab Emirates (UAE), the king of Dubai, or any other Emirati royal? Who owns Burj Khalifa? As per figures released on the 15th anniversary of the Burj Khalifa in 2024, rentals in the world’s tallest tower skyrocketed in that year, touching previous highs seen in 2015-2016. Burj Khalifa attacked? On Saturday, authorities evacuated the iconic Burj Khalifa-- the world's tallest building-- in downtown Dubai, after several explosions were heard in the Emirati city.

Source: News 24 February 28, 2026 14:24 UTC