Why Dubai Skyscrapers Are Not Sinking In The Sand

from Bright Side · host TheSoul Publishing

The tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa - a skyscraper situated in Dubai. It was build right on sand! Why doesn't it sink into it? Actually the whole Dubai was built on the edge of a desert and yet it's home to over 200 skyscrapers. Let's see how skyscrapers are built in deserts and what keeps them stable and strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 30, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Why Dubai Skyscrapers Are Not Sinking In The Sand

0:00 12:40

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Bright Side?

This episode is 12 minutes long.

When was this Bright Side episode published?

This episode was published on May 30, 2026.

Can I download this Bright Side episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!