by Alexandra Mansilla
Photographers Who Capture the Beauty Of Burj Khalifa
26 Mar 2024
If you are a photographer living in Dubai and you don't have a collection of photos featuring Burj Khalifa, that is a bit unusual. After all, Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in the world and was even named the most photographed building in the world in 2017.
So here, meet the photographers who dedicate a significant portion of their content to this iconic tower. Be ready to see a lot of beautiful photos with the moon and the lightning bolts!
Abhin Sreedhar
Abhin Sreedhar has made various compositions of Burj Khalifa — during celebrations, closer views, at sunrise, and more. But the shot he had been dreaming of was capturing Burj Khalifa with lightning bolts. He finally succeeded on February 12, 2024.
Abhin writes: “I had been attempting to capture lightning bolts striking Burj Khalifa for over two years. Today was a dream come true moment for me.”
John Macharia Mumbi
Born in Kenya and based in Dubai, John, known as @johns.e.y.e, captures remarkably clean photos of Burj Khalifa. His images are characterised by their simplicity and focus on the tower itself, featuring it illuminated by sunlight, sometimes in monochrome, but more often alongside the moon.
ALJVD
Apart from all the other photos he has taken, Altamash Javed has been capturing the tower from various angles and at different times of the day for many years.
In his recent interview with The Sandy Times, he said: “For me, it has always been important to capture iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa. It is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. A fascinating structure, the tallest building in the world. The challenge was figuring out how to put my own spin on it. I was known as the ‘Burj Khalifa kid’ for about three years.”
Rami Dibo
We recall ALJVD's fascination with the moon, and here's another example: Rami Dibo. As stated on his website, he has even “earned the moniker ‘moon man’ for his obsession with blending the beauty of the moon with Dubai's cityscape and other elements, seeking unique moments that mesmerise audiences.”
In Rami's shots, you will almost always find Burj Khalifa graced by the presence of the moon in the backdrop. There was even a time when he ventured into the Sharjah desert just to capture the moment of Burj Khalifa during moonset.
Mohd Yazeen
On Mohd Yazeen's Instagram account, you will come across a wealth of modern architectural wonders that Dubai is renowned for, with Burj Khalifa prominently featured among them. Our favourite shots are the ones taken during sunrise and sunset.
During these golden hours, the tower appears less like a grand monument and more like something delicate and genuine.
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