Burj Khalifa Fountain

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by the SOM architectural firm, it is the world's tallest structure, with a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m (2,717 ft). It has been the tallest building in the world since its complete inauguration in 2011, surpassing Taipei 101, which had held the record since 2004.

Khalifa

Khalifa or Khalifah is an Islamic title which literally means "successor" or "deputy of the God". It most commonly refers to the leader of a caliphate, but can also be used as a title among various Islamic religious groups and others. There were four Rashidun caliphs after Muhammad died, beginning with Abu Bakr. The Khilafah was then contested and gave rise to the eventual division of Islam into two sects, the Sunni and the Shi'a, who interpret the word Khalifa in differently nuanced ways.

Fountain

A fountain, from the Latin "fons", meaning source or spring, is a decorative reservoir used for discharging water. It is also a structure that jets water into the air for a decorative or dramatic effect in landscapes.

khalifa

Noun

1. Alternative form of caliph.

fountain

Noun

1. A natural source of water; a spring.
2. An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.

Verb

1. To flow or gush as if from a fountain.