Burj Khalifa Residences — Local services in Dubai

You might know Burj Khalifa to be the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 metres and over 160 floors, but its history actually dates back only to a decade. Compare it to Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower that opened to the public in 1889, or Delhi’s Qutub Minar, which was built in 1193, Burj Khalifa has some catching up to do in building years. Burj Khalifa’s construction started in 2004, and officially opened its doors on January 6 2010. Today, this architectural marvel proudly stands in the heart of Downtown Dubai (and on all our Instagram feeds). While it’s fascinating to look at, Burj Khalifa is not just a tourist hotspot. It is also a residential and commercial building. It contains a total of 57 elevators and eight escalators. The first 15 floors are occupied by the Armani Hotel, which offers 304 rooms and suites, a luxurious spa, two world-class restaurants and a nightclub. DIf after visiting you’re convinced to move in, you can. The Residence in Burj has 900 flats, from levels 19 to 108. All you need is about 70 crores to spare, and you can snag yourself a swany 1BHK in Dubai’s most coveted address. While your home may or may not include a pool, you can head to the the 43rd and 76th floors to use their two swimming pools – indoor and outdoor, whichever you fancy. Your apartment key at the Burj also gets you direct (and secret) access to The Dubai Mall. Who wants to be behind those slow walkers anyway? That’s not the only benefit you get when you have your deliveries sent to Burj Khalifa – all homeowners have free access to the Armani hotel spa, and each floor’s world-class gym facilities. Yup, each floor here has a yoga room, a massage room and a fully equipped gym. It’s your fitness tracker’s dream come true. esigned by Giorgio Armani, this is only one of his two namesake properties (the other one is in Milan) It also holds the following records: -- Tallest freestanding structure in the world -- Highest number of stories in the world -- Highest occupied floor in the world -- Highest outdoor observation deck in the world -- Elevator with longest travel distance in the world -- Tallest service elevator in the world -- World's highest swimming pool in a building...

The private Resident's Lounge located on the 123rd floor of the Burj Khalifa offers a quiet, comfortable space for meetings, reading or simply taking in the awe-inspiring views.

There is a complimentary espresso bar, two separate sitting areas with comfortable sofas and chairs, a book library and access to an outdoor terrace with climate controlled plunge pool.

The vistas from the terrace floor offer unmatched views in Dubai. You can see as far as the Marina, World Islands and Burj Al Arab. There are a few sunbeds positioned in a private deck area. The pool is relatively small - but is a great way to chill out and cool off during the summer months. Access to the terrace is restricted during reports of high winds; however, on calmer days the breeze coming in from the sea is so refreshing and about 5 degrees cooler than the temperature on the ground.

Entry is exclusive to residents and their guests - so best to ask a friend who...

Living at the Burj Khalifa Residences is mostly a great experience. The facilities are excellent, the views are amazing, and the amenities are top-notch. The location is also very convenient, right in the heart of Dubai.

However, there is one problem. The male concierge, security, and other representatives at the Burj Khalifa Residences do not provide the best service. Many of them do not seem willing to help residents. They often say "not allowed" or "not possible" to any request, even simple ones like giving access to the apartment or the Dubai Mall side.

When they do help, they do it reluctantly and with an attitude that feels arrogant. This is disappointing, especially when compared to the high service standards at other Emaar properties.

I hope the management will fix this issue, so the service at Burj Khalifa Residences can be as excellent as the rest of the...