Video Shows How World’s Tallest Tower ‘Burj Khalifa’ Stays Spotless? Internet Corrects ‘It’s Al Hamra Tower Of Kuwait’

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is one of Dubai’s most breathtaking sights. The effort required to keep the 828-meter building shining is just as extraordinary. A newly circulated video, shared

on Instagram, claimed to show the extreme maintenance operation behind the tower’s pristine appearance.

The video offers a rare look at the cutting-edge engineering with remarkable human bravery to keep the world’s tallest building gleaming in the Dubai sun.

How Is The Building Cleaned?

The building relies on a custom-designed cleaning system featuring massive 1,500-kg motorised gondolas that glide along horizontal tracks to cover the main body of the skyscraper. These high-tech platforms allow crews to safely maneuver across the building’s vast exterior, tackling dust, sand and stains kicked up by Dubai’s desert climate.

But technology can only reach so far. For the upper tiers and the iconic spire, areas too narrow or steep for machinery, specialist rope-access teams take over. These specialist crews of abseilers descend the tower by rope like professional mountaineers, suspended hundreds of meters above ground as they scrub the structure by hand.

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How Did Social Media Users React?

Soon after the video went viral, social media users chimed in to share their views. While others prayed for their safety, others claimed that the building was not Burj Khalifa.

“This is not Burj Khalifa, this is some other building the BK is on the other side,” a user commented.

An individual stated, “God bless them. So scary, they are safe in your hands.”

“For families, they work hard so much,” said a user.

An account posted, “This is not Burj Khalifa. This is Alhamra tower of Kuwait.”

“This is not Burj bhaiya cleaning. How can a building at the back match the height of BuRju Bhaiya!! Ye wrong number hai,” wrote a user.

The Main Challenge?

The challenge isn’t just the height. Before any cleaner steps outside, crews must check the wind conditions. Even moderate gusts can cause water to spray uncontrollably, forcing teams to halt work until conditions stabilise.