Burj Khalifa
Supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why the Jeddah Tower Wonât Be as Tall as You Think | The B1M | subject | Record holder for âvanity heightâ: 242 metres of spire. |
Why the Jeddah Tower Wonât be as Tall as You Think â The B1M (2026)
Source: Why the Jeddah Tower Wonât Be as Tall as You Think ¡ Original ¡ Readwise highlight
the Burj Khalifa holds the record for the biggest vanity height of any building on earth.
- Role: subject
- In the video: In a video about vanity height, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building by every measure and also holds the record for the biggest vanity height: 242 metres between its top mechanical floor and the spire tip. Dubai used it to remake itself as a skyscraper city.
- Why it matters: It is the benchmark that the Jeddah Tower is measured against.