It is the Burj Khalifa, meaning “caliph tower”: the beacon of the most innovative high-tech architecture and humankind’s eternal challenge against Nature and against its own limits.

A micro-world buzzing with life that every day uses an impressive amount of electricity for its lights and lifts.

An authentic engineering work of art designed to reach the stars despite its awe-inspiring size and withstand Dubai’s summer temperatures, the Burj Khalifa receives thousands of visitors every day and is — most significantly — the first building of this height to be lived in.

A huge responsibility

The high population density, combined with the building’s unique features, makes this project a truly ambitious endeavour. Prysmian Group took on the challenge. In addition to supplying the Burj Khalifa’s essential electrical circuits, it managed the delicate issue of fire safety systems and the crucial matter of lift performance.

Guaranteeing safety, even in extreme situations

Priority is safety in case of fire: the materials used and the detection systems have to be excellent. To power the fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, Prysmian Group supplied its low voltage cables, from the FP range, which couple low flame spread and heat release with very low emission of smoke and dangerous gases in the event of a fire. This grants guests longer time to evacuate the building and ensures better operating conditions for the emergency teams. These fire-resistant cables ensure a power supply and alarm system operation even during a fire.