Otis awarded Modernization Project and Service Contract Extension for Burj Khalifa

Otis awarded Modernization Project and Service Contract Extension for Burj Khalifa

Otis Worldwide Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, has been selected by Emaar Properties to modernize 34 of the 57 elevators and all eight escalators in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The contract includes servicing of all the units for an additional 10 years.

“Otis has been a reliable partner since the installation of the first elevators and escalators in 2010. The Otis team has proven their expertise in providing safe, smooth and efficient vertical mobility for our supertall building of over 828 meters and more than 160 stories and all passengers moving throughout. We trust them to apply the same level of expertise and attention during the modernization of our equipment and ensure ongoing quality service for the length of the new service contract,” said Ahmed Al Matrooshi, Executive Board Member and Managing Director of Emaar Properties.

Otis installed the building’s original elevators and escalators. To transport passengers to the top, two double-deck elevators travel at speeds of up to 10 meters per second, taking passengers from the ground floor to the observation deck on the 124th and 125th floors in just 60 seconds.

Since its opening, Otis technicians have been available around the clock