Celebrating the 66th Anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus with the Burj Khalifa
October 1, 2026
Today marks the 66th anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Cyprus. To celebrate, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated in the colors of Cyprus. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828.5 meters with 163 floors. Its construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2009. It officially started operations in 2010.