The skyscraper was originally named Burj Dubai. It was later renamed in honor of Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa, who financed the project. The tower’s construction was completed in 2012; it houses a hotel, restaurant, observation deck, residence, and corporate suites.The Burj Khalifa observation deck is open to the public, and the tower is connected to the Dubai Mall via a corridor flanked by digital paintings. The ground floor features a multimedia presentation. It explains the different phases in the construction of the iconic skyscraper. High-speed elevators whisk visitors to the top. These are the world’s only double-deck elevators, cruising at 10 m/s (33 ft/s). The 124th floor is where the observation deck is found. The panoramas of Dubai’s skyline from a bird’s-eye view are breathtaking. Another observation is on the 148th floor. The ticket price is much higher if you also want to access level 148. Views from the tower include a man-made lake. The lake contains a stunning fountain. Next to the lake is the Dubai shopping mall, which is the largest shopping center in the world by total land area. The observation deck features an outdoor terrace. It offers unobstructed 360-degree views of Dubai and beyond.The Dubai Fountain is on display at the Dubai Mall. It is the creation’s major designed fountain structure. The fountain is 275 meters (902 feet) long. It shoots water up to 500 feet (152.40 meters) into the air, accompanied by Arabic and world music.