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Burj Khalifa Dot to Dot: World's Tallest, 60 Dots
Connect 60 dots to reveal the Burj Khalifa, the record-breaking skyscraper that soars above the city of Dubai. This easy puzzle is perfect for young learners practising number sequencing while discovering the tallest building on Earth.
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| Dots: | 1–60 |
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Fun fact: The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing over 828 metres (2,717 feet) tall!
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How to Solve the Burj Khalifa Dot-to-Dot Puzzle
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building ever built by human hands — a needle-like tower that pierces the sky above Dubai. Its tiered, spiralling design was inspired by a desert flower called the Hymenocallis, and it has held the title of the world's tallest building since it opened in 2010. This 60-dot puzzle traces its soaring silhouette from base to spire. Find dot 1 and let's reach for the sky!
1–12 — The Spire
Start at dot 1 and connect through to dot 12 to trace the thin, pointed spire at the very top of the tower. This narrow section builds careful, controlled pencil strokes right from the start — a great warm-up before the wider shapes below. Encourage children to draw slowly and keep the lines straight and tall.
Fun fact!
The spire alone is about 244 metres (800 feet) tall — nearly as tall as some entire skyscrapers in other cities! It contains a telecommunications antenna and is one of the reasons the Burj Khalifa holds so many height records. See the full height records on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wikipedia's Burj Khalifa entry</a>.
The spire alone is about 244 metres (800 feet) tall — nearly as tall as some entire skyscrapers in other cities! It contains a telecommunications antenna and is one of the reasons the Burj Khalifa holds so many height records. See the full height records on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wikipedia's Burj Khalifa entry</a>.
13–24 — The Upper Tiers
Continue from dot 13 to dot 24 to draw the narrowing, stepped sections near the top of the tower. Children practise drawing a shape that gradually gets smaller as it rises, which is a wonderful way to talk about perspective and how buildings can taper toward the sky.
Fun fact!
The building has 163 floors — more than any other building in the world at the time it was completed. It also has the world's highest observation deck, called 'At the Top,' on the 148th floor.
The building has 163 floors — more than any other building in the world at the time it was completed. It also has the world's highest observation deck, called 'At the Top,' on the 148th floor.
25–36 — The Middle Spiral
Trace dots 25 through 36 to draw the middle section, where the tower's spiralling, tiered pattern is easiest to see. This section rewards careful attention as the setbacks and angles change direction several times, giving children great practice following a more complex outline.
Fun fact!
The Burj Khalifa's design is inspired by the Hymenocallis, a desert flower with long, slender petals that spiral outward from the centre. Architects used this natural shape to help the building withstand strong desert winds.
The Burj Khalifa's design is inspired by the Hymenocallis, a desert flower with long, slender petals that spiral outward from the centre. Architects used this natural shape to help the building withstand strong desert winds.
37–48 — The Lower Tower
Connect dots 37 to 48 to fill in the broader lower section of the tower. This is one of the larger sections of the puzzle, helping children build focus and patience as the tower's full height starts to take shape on the page.
Fun fact!
Construction of the Burj Khalifa used enough concrete to build a sidewalk stretching over 30 miles, and enough steel rebar to circle more than a quarter of the way around the Earth if laid end to end!
Construction of the Burj Khalifa used enough concrete to build a sidewalk stretching over 30 miles, and enough steel rebar to circle more than a quarter of the way around the Earth if laid end to end!
49–60 — The Base
Finish the puzzle by connecting dots 49 through 60 to draw the wide base of the tower where it meets the ground. Just twelve dots to the finish line — encourage children to complete the outline with strong, confident final lines.
Fun fact!
The Burj Khalifa sits in the middle of Downtown Dubai, surrounded by a large man-made lake with the Dubai Fountain, famous for its choreographed water shows set to music and lights every evening.
The Burj Khalifa sits in the middle of Downtown Dubai, surrounded by a large man-made lake with the Dubai Fountain, famous for its choreographed water shows set to music and lights every evening.
Amazing — your Burj Khalifa is complete! Now give it a glimmering silver, gold, or sunset colour scheme to match the tower's famous evening light shows. Ready for another famous landmark? Explore more space dot to dot puzzles to keep the fun going.
Coloring Guide
Burj Khalifa: Classic Real-Life Colors
This familiar palette uses colors commonly seen on the real subject.
- 1–12 (The Spire): Crayola Scarlet — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 13–24 (The Upper Tiers): Crayola Sky Blue — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 25–36 (The Middle Spiral): Crayola Goldenrod — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 37–48 (The Lower Tower): Crayola Scarlet — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 49–60 (The Base): Crayola Sky Blue — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
Burj Khalifa: Soft Natural Colors
This lighter palette reflects a real sunlit or pale version of the subject.
- 1–12 (The Spire): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 13–24 (The Upper Tiers): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 25–36 (The Middle Spiral): Crayola Sea Green — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 37–48 (The Lower Tower): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 49–60 (The Base): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
Burj Khalifa: Bold Real-Life Colors
This stronger palette is inspired by real materials, markings, or painted versions.
- 1–12 (The Spire): Crayola Forest Green — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 13–24 (The Upper Tiers): Crayola Brown — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 25–36 (The Middle Spiral): Crayola Orange — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 37–48 (The Lower Tower): Crayola Forest Green — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 49–60 (The Base): Crayola Brown — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
