How many pieces does set 21031 have?

The set has 333 pieces across 56 unique parts and includes no minifigure.

What does the model represent?

It recreates the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest building at over 828 metres.

Is it more of a building project or a display piece?

Both: the vertical build demands precision, and the finished model then serves as a slim display piece.

Architecture

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is a 2016 LEGO Architecture set that recreates the world's tallest building, located in Dubai. It uses 333 pieces and 56 unique parts to build a slim display model with no minifigures. Light grey, dark grey, tan and black capture the tower's distinctive, stepped profile.

Set number: 21031
Year: 2016
Pieces: 333
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Architecture
Different parts: 56

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 56

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (7)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

The world's tallest building, scaled down

The real Burj Khalifa stands over 828 metres tall and opened in 2010, holding the record for the tallest structure on Earth. The LEGO model captures its tapering, stepped silhouette, the detail that gives the tower its unmistakable profile against the Dubai skyline. As with the rest of the Architecture range, the focus sits firmly on an accurate, stylised shape rather than play features or minifigures. That reduction to a few striking shapes is typical of the Architecture range, rather than replicating every real-world detail.

Building upward

At 333 pieces and 56 unique parts, this is a compact but demanding set, since almost the entire build runs vertically rather than outward. Starting from a wide base, the model narrows step by step, each tier slightly slimmer than the one below it, right up to the slender spire at the top. That approach rewards patience and precision, since any wobble in the lower sections carries straight through to the upper floors. Builders quickly notice how much a straight, even lower section matters for the stability of everything built on top.

Colours and parts

Light grey and dark grey form the glass-and-steel facade, tan adds detailing around the base, and black marks the foundation along with fine lines tracing the building's edges. This restrained palette is typical of the Architecture range and works well for anyone building their own modern skyscrapers or city skylines. The parts list on this page covers all 56 unique elements by colour, handy for sourcing matching grey or tan pieces for other architectural builds. Some of the light grey pieces also work well as window elements in other modern building projects.

Who it suits

Burj Khalifa suits architecture and design fans after a compact display piece for a desk or shelf, as well as anyone already collecting other skylines from the Architecture range. With no minifigures included, the model is entirely about form and silhouette rather than play scenes. It also works well as a gift for travellers or a keepsake tied to Dubai, a small but instantly recognisable landmark in miniature. On a desk or shelf, the slim model takes up very little space.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 21031 have?: The set has 333 pieces across 56 unique parts and includes no minifigure.
What does the model represent?: It recreates the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest building at over 828 metres.
Is it more of a building project or a display piece?: Both: the vertical build demands precision, and the finished model then serves as a slim display piece.