World's tallest buildings Burj Dubai

A Brief History of the World's Tallest Buildings

On Jan. 4, 2009, Burj Khalifa, a.k.a. Burj Dubai, the world's tallest man-made structure, officially opens. Here's a look at the buildings that have claimed that title in the past

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