Soaring to an unprecedented height of 828 meters, the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world is an ambitious architectural statement. Its iconic profile defines Dubai’s skyline and draws millions of visitors from around the world each year.
Within and around the building, this structure is defined by an integrated network of operational systems.
ABB’s reliable technologies help power the Burj Khalifa
ABB has supported the Burj Khalifa with its electrification and automation technologies since it was built in 2010. Through many years of operation, the focus has continuously been on running systems that integrate and operate efficiently to deliver reliability around the clock.
The consistent reliability of the building’s complex variety of operational technologies depends on a highly coordinated set of behind-the-scenes systems, working efficiently and with precision. Whether it’s supporting air conditioning throughout the building, distributing power reliably, ensuring uninterrupted safety systems, or enabling the performing elements of the signature fountains, ABB ensures every system functions with absolute precision.
Precision performances on show
One of the Burj Khalifa’s signature features is the Dubai Fountain. Performing highly choreographed water shows at regular intervals, the fountain embodies precision control. This precision is possible with ABB’s motors and drives and MNS low-voltage switchgear.
Our motors and drives govern pump speeds, to set water pressure with accuracy, so jets can rise, fall, or pulse in time with the music and lighting of every performance. A variable speed drive control aligns motor speed perfectly with demand, reducing energy use, enhancing control and helping to lower operating costs.
All these innovations were elevated during a spectacular event on November 27, 2025 where ABB lit up Dubai’s skyline with an exciting lightshow animation on the façade of the Burj Khalifa.
Engineered to outrun
From ensuring safety to supporting entertainment, ABB’s integration of reliable and efficient electrification and automation systems help deliver the operations of this modern-day wonder so they can do more than meet the high standards expected, they can outrun.
