Burj Khalifa is an Islamic (inspired) landmark in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and a filming location for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011). Built in 2010, it was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Adrian Smith, chief architect). It is owned by Emaar Properties.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Verified facts
- Located in Dubai, Dubai
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5538, SRC-11449 - Appeared in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (movie, 2011)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5538, SRC-11449 - Built in 2010
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12257, SRC-13096, SRC-12258 - Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Adrian Smith, chief architect)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12257, SRC-13096, SRC-12258, SRC-13557 - Architectural style: Islamic architecture (inspired)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12257, SRC-13096 - Owned by Emaar Properties (2010–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12257, SRC-12258, SRC-14143, SRC-14494, SRC-12367 - Built in 2010
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12257, SRC-12258, SRC-12367 - Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Adrian Smith, chief architect)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12257, SRC-12259, SRC-14144, SRC-14328
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11449 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:_Impossible_%E2%80%93_Ghost_Protocol (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12257 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12258 — https://www.som.com/projects/burj-khalifa/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12259 — https://www.emaar.com/en/other-emaar-businesses/burj-khalifa (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12367 — Guinness World Records – Burj Khalifa, tallest building in the world (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13096 — https://archeyes.com/burj-khalifa-by-som-engineering-the-worlds-tallest-skyscraper/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13557 — Burj Khalifa official website — Design & Construction (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14143 — Who owns Burj Khalifa? — Onmanorama (Malayala Manorama) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14144 — Chicago Architecture Center – Architecture Encyclopedia: Adrian Smith (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14328 — Architizer — Burj Khalifa project page (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14494 — Wikipedia — Emaar Properties (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-5538 — List of Mission: Impossible film locations — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol filmed?
Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, Dubai, is a real-world filming location used for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
Who designed Burj Khalifa?
Burj Khalifa was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Adrian Smith, chief architect).
Where is Burj Khalifa located?
Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai, Dubai.