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List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai


This list of the tallest residential buildings in Dubai ranks buildings whose occupiable height is at least 90 percent devoted to residential use. The tallest residential building in Dubai is Princess Tower which stands , completed in 2012 surpassing 23 Marina, also in Dubai, and currently stands as second tallest residential building in the city. Elite Residence completed in 2011 is the third tallest residential building while The Marina Torch is the fourth tallest residential building. Since 2005 there is a construction burst of residential towers in Dubai; that results in many record-
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many modern high-rises, 108 of which stand taller than . The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises and contains 210 floors. The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010. The second-tallest building in Dubai is the Marina 101, which also stands as the world's second tallest residential skyscraper.
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Economy of Dubai


and 24th tallest buildings in the world, and the Burj-al-Arab hotel, located on its own artificial island and currently the world's fifth tallest and most expensive hotel. Emaar Properties constructed world's current tallest structure, the Burj Khalifa. The height of the skyscraper is 828 m (2,717 ft) tall, with 160 floors. Adjacent to Burj Khalifa is the Dubai Mall, which at the time of construction was the world's largest shopping mall. Also under construction is what is planned to become Dubai's
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


the average height of the ten tallest completed buildings, Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world. , the skyline of Dubai is ranked sixth in the world with 248 buildings rising at least in height. The history of skyscrapers in Dubai began with the construction of Dubai World Trade Centre in 1979, which is usually regarded as the first high-rise in the city. At the time of its completion, it also stood as the tallest building in the Middle East. Since 1999, and especially from
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National Bank of Dubai (building)


National Bank of Dubai (NBD) () is a building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The building, located in eastern Dubai in Deira, houses the headquarters of the National Bank of Dubai. The building is part of the old downtown of Dubai, along the Dubai Creek. At , the National Bank of Dubai is the tallest building in Deira, and was the fifth-tallest building in Dubai when built in 1998. The form of the building was inspired by the curved shape of the hulls
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List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai


located in Dubai Marina. The tallest block in Dubai marina is the tallest block of skyscrapers in the world, the supertall skyscrapers, such as Pentominium, Princess Tower, Dream Dubai Marina, Elite Residence, 23 Marina, The Marina Torch, and Damac Heights are being built on this block all these skyscrapers are taller than . The non-profit international organization Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), formed in 1969, decides which structure is "The World's Tallest Building" and sets the standards by which
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


2005 onwards, Dubai has been the site of an extremely large skyscraper building boom, with all 73 of its buildings over tall completed after 1999. In less than ten years, the city has amassed one of the largest skylines in the world; it is now home to the world's tallest building, the world's tallest residence, and the world's second tallest hotel. , 49 new skyscrapers are under construction in Dubai; additionally, there are over 127 active high-rise developments that have been proposed for construction in
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List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai


breaking residential towers in Dubai, besides the completed towers some residential towers are under construction, the tallest one is Pentominium, which was expected to be completed in 2013, but as of 2012 the construction has been halted due to lack of finances, if completed it will become the world's tallest residential building. It will be tall, Dream Dubai Marina, set to rise with 101 floors,and Damac Heights, which was scheduled to be completed in 2014 with and 101 floors. Most of the residential buildings in Dubai are
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List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai


buildings are measured. It maintains a list of 50 tallest completed residential buildings in Dubai. As of 2013, the council ranked Princess Tower as the tallest, completed residential building in Dubai reaching a height of . In 1996, in response to a dispute over whether the Petronas Towers or the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) was taller, the council listed and ranked buildings in four categories: the height of the structural or architectural top, the height of the highest occupied floor, the height to the top of the
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


approved for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least in height. *Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released. This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least in height. *Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released. This is a list of the buildings that once were the tallest in Dubai. Despite Dubai's
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List of tallest residential buildings


holder. Dubai is home to seven of the ten tallest residential skyscrapers in the world. High-rise residential buildings are spread throughout the city but most of them are concentrated in Dubai Marina. Dubai Marina is also known as the "tallest block in the world" because of the number of high-rise residential skyscrapers. The tallest planned residential skyscraper is 122 storey Pentominium, which will stand at however the construction of this tower has been suspended since May 2011. Since 2000, when CTBUH started maintaining a list of tallest
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Address Downtown


The Address Downtown, () formerly The Address Downtown Dubai, is a 63-story, supertall hotel and residential skyscraper in the Burj Dubai Development Area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was built by Emaar Properties Group. The tower is the twenty-second tallest building in Dubai. It is a tall structure within the massive development named Downtown Dubai, which includes the centerpiece super-tall building, the Burj Khalifa. The tower was topped out in April 2008, and was then the sixth tallest building in Dubai. The
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mall, The Dubai Mall. Within Downtown Dubai, current developments include: The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, with a total height of 829.8 metres (2,722 ft) and a roof height (excluding antenna) of 828 m (2,717 ft). Construction began in 2004 and the building was opened in 2010. The total cost of construction is estimated to be US$1.5 billion. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centrepiece of
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Ocean Heights (Dubai)


Ocean Heights is a supertall residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE. The tower stands tall with 83 floors. The tower is designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas. The building was topped out on 22 December 2009, and completed in 2010. Currently Ocean Heights is the fifth-tallest residential building in the world, and fourth-tallest residential building in Dubai, behind The Marina Torch, and HHHR Tower. The tower, with its unique curves and twisting motion as one ascends, is actually the third version of
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History of the world's tallest buildings


towards mixed-use status. Skyscrapers used primarily or exclusively as hotels or residential space are generally shorter than office and mixed-use buildings, with only a few supertall buildings of the residential or hotel types among the 100 tallest skyscrapers. The tallest completed residential building (minimum 85% residential) is 432 Park Avenue in New York City, followed by the Princess Tower and 23 Marina, both in Dubai. The tallest completed hotels (primarily hotel space) are the Gevora Hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai twin towers,
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List of tallest residential buildings


residential skyscrapers The Belcher's Tower 1 and The Belcher's Tower 2 located in Hong Kong were the first tallest residential skyscrapers whose heights equal completed in 2000. In 2001, Trump World Tower in New York City became the tallest residential building in the world until it was surpassed in 2003 by the 21st Century Tower in Dubai. In 2012, Princess Tower in Dubai became the tallest residential building in the world before being surpassed by 432 Park Avenue in New York City in 2014. The percentage of residential buildings has been increased from
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DAMAC Residenze


DAMAC Residenze formerly named DAMAC Heights and Ocean Heights 2, is an 85-storey, , supertall skyscraper under construction in Dubai Marina, Dubai. It is the second supertall project by DAMAC Properties, the first being Ocean Heights, which is also located in Dubai Marina. The building will overlook the Palm Jumeirah. When completed in 2017, DAMAC Heights will become one of the tallest buildings in Dubai and the fifth-tallest residential building in the world, surpassed only by Pentominium, World One, and Marina 101, and Princess Tower
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List of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates


in New York City, NY. The skyscrapers of United Arab Emirates are mostly located in Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. However Dubai has more highrises than Abu Dhabi. Dubai has 18 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height, which is more than any other city in the world. While Dubai has 73 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height, again which is more than any other city in the world. Based on the average height of the ten tallest completed buildings,
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Downtown Dubai


strip of restaurants and cafes on Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard. Souk Al Bahar has over 100 shops and over 20 restaurans, cafes and lounges adjacent to the Dubai Fountains. Burj Khalifa is the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai. At , it is the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure ever built. Construction began on 21 September 2004, and was completed and ready for occupancy by 4 January 2010. Burj Khalifa is estimated to have cost US$1.5 billion. In addition to being the tallest building in
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Downtown Dubai


The tower is another supertall structure in the massive development of Downtown Dubai, which includes the centerpiece supertall building, Burj Khalifa. The tower was topped out in April 2008, becoming the 6th-tallest building in Dubai and the 36th-tallest in the world. In September 2008 the tower was completed. In August 2016, Emaar opened Dubai Opera, a 2,000-seat, multi-format, performing arts center located within The Opera District of Downtown Dubai. Styled on the classic Arabian dhow, the project was developed by Emaar Properties
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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat


also produces an annual list of the ten tallest buildings completed in that particular year. Topping the 2008 list was the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the then tallest building in the world according to the criteria of highest occupied floor, and home to the world's highest observation deck. Second on the 2008 list was the Almas Tower in Dubai, third was the Minsheng Bank Building in Wuhan which stands at , whilst fourth was The Address Downtown Burj Dubai (). All in all, six of the ten tallest buildings
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Developments in Dubai


Dubai; however, the construction has been halted since July, 2012, due to lack of finances. It is designed by architects Aedas and is receiving funding from Trident International Holdings. When completed, the building will stand at 516 m (1,693 ft) tall, with 120 overground floors. Upon completion, it will become the tallest residential building in the world and one of the tallest building structures in the world. Marina 101 is expected to be tall upon completion in 2014, becoming the third tallest residential building in the
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Dubai Creek Tower (Deira)


Dubai Creek Tower (, ) is a building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located along the Dubai Creek, the Dubai Creek Tower is situated in eastern Dubai, in Deira. The building, constructed in 1995, is part of the old Dubai downtown along the Dubai Creek, and was the second-tallest building in Dubai, at the time of its construction (behind the Dubai World Trade Centre). From Bur Dubai, the building appears to the right of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (building)


Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (), also referred to as the Chamber of Commerce Building, is a building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in eastern Dubai in Deira, the building is the headquarters of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is located in the Rigga Al Buteen community, along Dubai Creek and is part of the old Dubai downtown. At in height, the Chamber of Commerce building was the seventh-tallest building in Dubai at the time of its construction in 1995
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Chelsea Tower


Al Salam Tower is a skyscraper located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 49-storey building is occupied by Al Salam Hotel Suites, a deluxe serviced apartment tower now managed by SRG Hospitality, a subsidiary of SRG Holding Limited, the developer and owning company of Al Salam Tower. Al Salam Tower is the 47th-tallest building in Dubai, and one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. When completed in 2005, Al Salam Tower was the fifth-tallest building in the city. Al Salam
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List of tallest buildings and structures


The world's tallest artificial structure is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (of the United Arab Emirates). The building gained the official title of "tallest building in the world" and the tallest self-supported structure at its opening on January 9, 2010. The second-tallest self-supporting structure and the tallest tower in the world is the Tokyo Skytree. The tallest guyed structure is the KVLY-TV mast. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, an organization that certifies buildings as the "World's
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Princess Tower


The Princess Tower () is a 101-story, tall residential-only skyscraper located in the Marina district of Dubai, UAE. Princess Tower is currently the third tallest building in Dubai, after the Burj Khalifa and the Marina 101 and the 29th tallest building in the world. Princess Tower was the tallest residential building in the world from 2012 to 2015, when it was overtaken by 432 Park Avenue in New York City. The tower's engineering was performed by Syed Majid Hashmi as the Chief Structural Engineer and his deputy manager Mohammad
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Developments in Dubai


cranes, which are 25% of cranes worldwide, are operating in Dubai. Due to the burst of construction, Dubai has acquired various building-related records, which include: the world's tallest tower (Burj Khalifa), the world's largest shopping mall (Dubai Mall), the world's largest fountain (The Dubai Fountain) and the world's tallest hotel (Gevora Hotel). Also under construction is Dubailand, which will be almost twice the size of the Walt Disney World Resort. In 2009, many
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by Emaar Properties of the Downtown Dubai area is The Dubai Fountain. The Dubai Fountain is the tallest performing fountain in the world that began operating in the spring of 2009. The length of the fountain spreads out to be twice the length of a football field (275 meters). Emaar also developed the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, which opened in 2010. The building is 2,716.5 feet tall with 160 storeys that are primarily for residential purposes. It is named after the Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
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List of tallest buildings in Asia


This list of tallest buildings in Asia ranks skyscrapers which are at least tall. The tallest building in Asia (and the tallest in the world) is Burj Khalifa, which stands which was opened on January 4, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nearly three-quarters of the 50 tallest skyscrapers in the world are located in Asia. Before the construction boom of skyscrapers in Asia since 1997, most of the tallest skyscrapers were built in North America. China has built fifteen of the tallest skyscrapers in the world in
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List of tallest buildings


profit organization Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) was formed in 1969 and announces the title of "The World's Tallest Building" and sets the standards by which buildings are measured. It maintains a list of the 100 tallest completed buildings in the world. The organization currently ranks Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the tallest at . The CTBUH only recognizes buildings that are complete however, and some buildings included within the lists in this article are not considered finished by the CTBUH. In 1996, as a response to
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HHHR Tower


HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, is a supertall skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the 72-floor, building started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect Al Hashemi, the building is primarily residential, and its side usages are as commercial. HHHR tower is the fifth-tallest residential building in Dubai, and the seventh-tallest residential building in the world, behind The Marina Torch, and Q1 Tower which stand and , respectively. The tower
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Gevora Hotel


Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, is situated in close proximity as well. The record of tallest hotel only considers buildings that are exclusively used as a hotel; the highest hotel room can be found at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, which occupies the top floors of the tall International Commerce Centre. Besides being the tallest hotel, Gevora Hotel is also the eighth-tallest completed building in Dubai, the ninth-tallest in the United Arab Emirates, and among the 50 tallest buildings in the world. The main building of
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Burj Al Alam


The Burj Al Alam (English: "World Tower") was a proposed 108-story, hyperboloid skyscraper in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, though the project's roots are in a 101-storey design called "Fortune 101" and slated for the Dubai Marina area. It was designed to resemble a crystal flower. If constructed, it would have become one of the world's tallest buildings. The tower was one of the projects of the Fortune Group, which has a number of other projects in Dubai such
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Emirates Crown


Emirates Crown is a 63-floor residential tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, developed by Bin Shafar Holding and designed by Design & Architecture Bureau. The tower has a structural height of 296 m (971 ft). Construction of the Emirates Crown began in 2005, and was completed in 2008. Upon completion, it stood as the 6th-tallest building in Dubai, and 45th-tallest building in the world. Two to five bedroom apartments can be found in the building, as well as some of the most prominent penthouses
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List of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates


Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world. , the skyline of Dubai is ranked sixth in the world with 248 buildings rising at least in height. This list ranks completed and topped out skyscrapers in the United Arab Emirates that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a
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List of tallest buildings in Melbourne


in Melbourne, and further became the second-tallest in Australia (although tallest to its roof). Eureka Tower was also the tallest residential building in the world, until surpassed by Ocean Heights and the HHHR Tower in Dubai. It is currently the 15th-tallest apartment building in the world. Such trend has continued throughout the 2010s, with Prima Pearl, Victoria One, 568 Collins Street and Vision Apartments being constructed, all of which stand above in height. This feat has been described as the "Manhattanization of Melbourne
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


The skyscrapers of Dubai are, for the most part, clustered in three different locations. The land along E 11 Road was the first to develop, followed by the Dubai Marina neighborhood and the Business Bay district. Overall, Dubai has 18 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height, which is more than any other city in the world. Dubai has 73 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height, again which is more than any other city in the world. Based on
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Sulafa Tower


The Sulafa Tower is a 76-story skyscraper in the Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 288 m (945 ft), making it the 25th tallest building in Dubai and 172th tallest in the world. Construction of the Sulafa Tower by Turkish conglomerate TAV Construction was completed in 2010. On the afternoon of July 20, 2016, a fire erupted in the tower. No casualties were recorded. Many people in this tower were allowed to seek refuge in a nearby hotel tower.
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Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai


The Four Points by Sheraton, previously known as the Golden Sands Tower, is a 43-floor hotel tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building, constructed of steel and glass, has a total structural height of 166 m (545 ft), and currently stands as the 40th-tallest structure in the Dubai. Construction of the tower began in 2005 and was completed in early 2007. The hotel is operated by Four Points by Sheraton, and stands as one of the tallest all-hotel structures in the city.
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Q1 (building)


Q1 (an abbreviation of Queensland Number One) is a skyscraper in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. The residential tower on the Gold Coast lost its title as the world's tallest residential building to the The Marina Torch in Dubai on 29 April 2011. It is now the sixth-tallest residential tower in the world and is the tallest building in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, and the second-tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, behind the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand. The Q1 officially
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Empire State Building


Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago. The Empire State Building is the 28th-tallest in the world , the tallest being Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is also the sixth-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas behind the five tallest buildings and the CN Tower. , the building houses around 1,000 businesses. Current tenants include: Former tenants include: At 9:40 am on July 28, 1945, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, piloted in thick fog by Lieutenant Colonel William Franklin Smith Jr., crashed into the north side of the
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Dubai City Tower


The Dubai City Tower, also known as the Dubai City, is a proposed megatall skyscraper announced in 2009. The building is supposed to be tall. The building, created by an architect to display possibly future technologies, is the third tallest building ever fully envisioned after the X-Seed 4000 (4,000 m) and the Ultima Tower (3,218 m). If ever constructed, the Dubai City Tower will be much taller than any other current man-made structure, at almost three times the height of the Burj Khalifa
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Burj Al Arab


is tall. The 18 storied atrium is enclosed by 12 individually tensioned two-layer membrane panels form the north facing façade. Given the height of the building, the Burj Al Arab is the world's fifth tallest hotel after Gevora Hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur and Rose and Rayhaan by Rotana. But where buildings with mixed use were stripped off the list, the Burj Al Arab would be the world's third tallest hotel. The structure of the Rose Rayhaan, also in Dubai, is
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Eureka Tower


's architects Nonda Katsalidis. It was the world's tallest residential tower when measured to its highest floor, until surpassed by Ocean Heights and the HHHR Tower in Dubai. It is the second tallest building in Australia, behind Q1, Queensland, and is the tallest to roof (excluding spire). As of 2016 it was the 15th tallest residential building in the world. Eureka Tower is named after the Eureka Stockade, a rebellion during the Victorian gold rush in 1854. This has been incorporated into the design, with the
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


the city. This list ranks completed and topped out Dubai skyscrapers that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. * indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out This is the list of buildings that are currently under construction in Dubai and are expected to
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List of tallest buildings and structures


Petronius Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Visit world's tallest structure by category for a list of various other definitions. The tallest freestanding structure on land is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building surpassed the height of the previous record holder, the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, on September 12, 2007. It was completed in 2010, with final height of . The following is a list of structures that have held the title as the tallest freestanding structure on land. Notable mentions include the
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Burj Mubarak al-Kabir


The Burj Mubarak al-Kabir is a proposed megatall skyscraper in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It will be part of the future city called Madinat al-Hareer. Expected completion is likely to be around in 2030. If built, it would become the world's tallest building, surpassing the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Its height is in order to reflect the folk tale collection One Thousand and One Arabian Nights If built, the tower would be the tallest skyscraper in Kuwait, surpassing Al Hamra Tower. Skyscrapers do not normally exceed
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Spanish architecture firm A-cero. It is planned to be 370 meters (1,214 ft) tall and is designed to be a green energy building. The Dubai City Tower also known as the Dubai Vertical City is a proposed supertall skyscraper design announced on 25 August 2008. The supertall, created by an architect to display possibly future technologies, is the third tallest building ever fully envisioned after the X-Seed 4000 and Ultima Tower. If ever constructed, the Dubai City Tower will be much taller than any other current man
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Emirates Towers


The Emirates Towers () is a building complex in Dubai that contains the Emirates Office Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The two towers, which rise to and , respectively, stand as the 42nd and 100th tallest buildings in the world. The two towers are connected by a 9,000 m² (96,875 ft²) two-storey retail complex known as "The Boulevard". The Emirates Towers complex is located on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a symbol of the city of Dubai. The
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History of Dubai


Dubai Internet City, an internet technology area with ownership and tax related benefits, Dubai Media City, a tax-free zone to increase Dubai's presence in the worldwide media, and Dubai Maritime City, which will have many facilities, including waterfronts and harbours. In the past decades, Dubai has become known for its successful building projects, including the Burj Al Arab, the world's tallest freestanding hotel, The Palm Islands, a construction of three artificial islands in the shape of the date palm, on which residential and
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Pentominium


By May 2011, 22 floors had been completed. However, in August 2011, construction stopped after Trident International Holdings fell behind on payments for a US$20.4 million loan following the global financial crisis. , the tower still stands incomplete that construction will restart in 2019. Had the project been completed as scheduled, the Pentominium would be the second tallest building in Dubai after Burj Khalifa as well as the tallest residential building in the world if completed before World One. The Pentominium would have been the tallest all-residential building in
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The Marina Torch


The Marina Torch, also known as Dubai Torch, Dubai Torch Tower, and The Torch, is a residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower is tall, with 79 floors above ground. It became the tallest residential building in the world in 2011, surpassing Q1 in Gold Coast, Australia. It lost the record in 2012 to Dubai's Elite Residence. The Marina Torch was damaged by fire on 21 February 2015 and again on 4 August 2017, while it was undergoing restorative work.
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Skyscraper


are icons of 20th-century architecture: Momentum in setting records passed from the United States to other nations with the opening of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1998. The record for the world's tallest building has remained in Asia since the opening of Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2004. A number of architectural records, including those of the world's tallest building and tallest free-standing structure, moved to the Middle East with the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United
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Mohamed Alabbar


, in food industries. Emaar Properties is one of the largest real estate development companies in the world with annual revenue of US$6.99 billion in 2018 and a market cap of over US$9.7 billion, known for developing the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, the world's largest and most visited mall The Dubai Mall, which are part of Emaar's 500-acre flagship mega-development Downtown Dubai, as well as Dubai Creek Tower at the heart of the Dubai Creek Harbour masterplan, the 2,000-seat Dubai Opera, Dubai Marina, Emirates
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D1 (building)


D1 (meaning Dubai Number One) is an 80 floor, tall residential skyscraper, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. D1, completed in 2015, features a skyrise lounge, private cinema, indoor pool, gymnasium and concierge services. D1 is adjacent to the Palazzo Versace Dubai. The tower has a total structural height of , but the design originally included a spire that would bring the total height to . Construction of D1 was completed in 2013. The tower is the sister of the world's seventh tallest residential building,
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Gevora Hotel


its completion, it was revealed that the building would be a hotel with the name "Gevora Hotel". The first guests arrived on February 12, 2018. The Gevora Hotel consists of a main hotel building and a parking garage building. The main building has an architectural height of , making it the tallest hotel building according to "Guinness World Records". It beat the previous record holder, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, which is located around to the southwest, by about . The third tallest hotel, the tall
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Dubai Creek


Shaikh Zayed Road in a northerly route, passing through Safa Park and then through Jumeirah 2. The channel is expected to continue through Jumeirah Beach Park where it will reach the shores of the Persian Gulf. The extension is part of the Dubai's Business Bay development. Additionally, a new project consisting of seven islands known as Dubai Creek Harbour was proposed to be built on Dubai Creek. The center piece of this project would be the Dubai Creek Tower, which is set to become the tallest building in the world. Three
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Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Dubai Metro)


the opening of the walkway, the location of the station is not particularly convenient for visitors wishing to go up the Burj Khalifa, as the walk along the walkway and through the mall to the Burj Khalifa is over a mile. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station is located on the southern side of the interchange between Sheikh Zayed Road, Financial Centre Road and Al Safa St. Directly to the east is the large Downtown Dubai development, containing the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and the Dubai Mall, after
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Dubai Towers Doha


Dubai Towers - Doha is a super-tall skyscraper with a roof height of (Spire height ) under construction in Doha, Qatar. The estimated cost of Dubai Towers - Doha is 2.3 billion Qatari Riyal (US$620 million). When completed, the structure will be the tallest building in Qatar. Located in the West Bay district of Doha, next to the Doha Corniche, the 84-story multi-use tower is being developed by Sama Dubai, formerly known as Dubai International Properties, the international real estate investment and development
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Aladdin City, Dubai


Aladdin City is a proposed project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates inspired by the story of Aladdin. The 'Aladdin City' is a tourism oriented project announced by the Dubai Municipality. Aladdin City is an iconic project which is inspired by the tales of Aladdin and Sindbad the Sailor from the 'Arabian Nights'. Situated close to 'Aladdin City' is Dubai's iconic design of the Burj Khalifa,the world's tallest building. "The development of such a project in this area will have the effect of cultural and
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Emirates Office Tower


The Emirates Office Tower, also known as Emirates Tower One, is a 54-floor office building along Sheikh Zayed Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Connected with the 56-floor Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel by a retail boulevard, the two towers form what is commonly referred to as the Emirates Towers complex. The tower has a total structural height of and roof height of , making it the 41st-tallest building in the world. The Emirates Office Tower One is taller than the neighbouring Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, but has
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Q1 (building)


ranking system developed by the U.S.-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the main criterion by which buildings are ranked is the height of the top of the spire, qualifying Q1 as the taller. When the Q1 was completed it overtook the 21st Century Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to become the world's tallest residential tower. It is in the top 50 tallest buildings in the world when measured to its structural point, dwarfing the Gold Coast skyline with the closest buildings to Q1's height being the North Tower of
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Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem


of the entity in 2002, and his responsibilities included overseeing the organisation's operations. In addition to his responsibilities as Executive Chairman Bin Sulayem also serves as the Director of Human Resources, Director of Dubai Shariah Asset Management (DSAM) and Dubai Commodity Asset Management (DCAM). He has also played a leading role in reviving Dubai's traditional pearling industry by launching the Dubai Pearl Exchange in 2007 and conceptualizing the design of Almas Tower, the tallest commercial building in the Middle East, home to Dubai Diamond Exchange, one of
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Mohamed Alabbar


has assisted in the development of Dubai's real estate sector. Alabbar leads Emaar's growth strategy of global expansion and business segmentation into property development, hospitality & leisure, and shopping malls. Emaar has developed some of Dubai's most notable landmarks, such as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and the Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall. Alabbar took the company public in 1997 and in 2000, Emaar was listed on the Dubai Financial Market. By 2004, Alabbar was expanding the company
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Developments in Dubai


, aiming to become a world centre for electronic innovation, research, and development. The Dubai Mall is an enormous mall in Dubai, UAE, by Emaar properties, as part of the 'Downtown Dubai' project., Featured attractions include the world's largest gold souk, the Fashion Island; one of the world's largest aquariums; an Olympic-sized ice skating rink; Oasis Fountain Waterfall; WaterFront Atrium; a view of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. The mall has already won five awards.
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Emaar Developments


contains the site for the flagship Dubai Creek Tower, this 1,480-acre mixed-use development was announced in 2013. Upon completion, it will be home to a variety of residential, commercial, and leisure facilities. Dubai Creek Harbour is situation near to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Creek Tower is scheduled to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest building. It has been designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. Announced in 2013, this mixed-use development is the first stage in the construction of
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Economy of Dubai


the tallest buildings in the world. Dubai has also launched Dubai Science Park (previously DuBiotech and merged with EnPark). This is a new business park to be targeted at biotechnology companies working in pharmaceuticals, medical fields, genetic research and biodefense. One of Dubai's plans in 2006 was for a 30-story, 200 apartment skyscraper that will slowly rotate at its base, making a 360 degree revolution once a week. The world's first rotating skyscraper was to be in the center of the Dubailand complex. The International Media Production
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Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago)


pedestrian level of a building. As the Trump International Hotel and Tower has a riverwalk entrance and pedestrian level below the building's Wabash Avenue entrance, the skyscraper's official height was recalculated as without a physical addition to the structure. According to the CTBUH, the recalculated height also made the tower the sixth-tallest building in the world, surpassing the Jin Mao Tower by . In January 2010, the building moved back to its position as seventh-tallest with the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. According to Trump
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai


rise to a height of at least . Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included, as are those whose construction has been suspended. *Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released. This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least in height, but are now on hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development. This table lists buildings that are
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Dubai


oil reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil. A growing centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, Dubai's economy today relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has attracted world attention through large construction projects and sports events, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. , Dubai was the most expensive city in the Middle East. In 2014,
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Dubai


never made that claim. A Jumeirah Group spokesperson is quoted as saying: "There's not a lot we can do to stop it. We're not encouraging the use of the term. We've never used it in our advertising." The hotel opened in December 1999. Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a high skyscraper in Dubai, and the tallest building in the world. The tower was inspired by the structure of the desert flower "Hymenocallis". It was constructed by
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List of tallest buildings in Asia


the last twenty years. The UAE has also built numerous skyscrapers in the last twenty years, and the city of Dubai has the most skyscrapers in the top fifty list. The first list includes skyscrapers which are either completed or topped out according to CTBUH criteria. The second list those buildings which are proposed or under construction according to CTBUH criteria. This list ranks completed or topped out buildings in Asia that stand at least 250m (820 ft) tall according to CTBUH criteria. Buildings that have been the tallest in the
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League City, Texas


on financial accountability and is A rated in academic performance, the bonds passed with some controversy. It was widely discussed that the significant supplementary funding of a school district with just 40,812 students (2014-15 enrollment) was an indication of mismanagement. The total funding exceeds that of many state universities yet the teacher pay is a fraction of what university professors are paid. In perspective the supplementary funding total from the bonds is ½ the cost of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai yet CCISD isn’t even
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Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai


However, the building does not surpass the Burj Al Arab or the Rose Tower to become the tallest hotel in Dubai. The Four Points by Sheraton was originally proposed for construction as the Golden Sands Tower. The building was designed as a 43 floor all-residential apartment tower; it began construction in 2004, with a set estimated completion date of 2006. Starwood Hotels & Resorts entered the project after construction had already begun, and the building was subsequently renamed Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road. The building plans were revised
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Ryugyong Hotel


any new hotel until the 2009 completion of the spire atop the Rose Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Ryugyong Hotel is the world's 63rd tallest building (tied with the China World Trade Center Tower III, Zhuhai St. Regis Hotel & Office Tower, and Yuexiu Fortune Center l in height) and is situated number 12 in the world for the most floors. According to Guinness World Records, it is the tallest unoccupied building in the world. The building consists of three wings, each measuring long, wide,
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Dubai


. A culmination point was reached in 2010 with the completion of the Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower), now by far the world's tallest building at . The Burj Khalifa's design is derived from the patterning systems embodied in Islamic architecture, with the triple-lobed footprint of the building based on an abstracted version of the desert flower hymenocallis which is native to the Dubai region. The completion of the Khalifa Tower, following the construction boom that began in the 1980s, accelerated in the 1990s, and took on a rapid
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Almas Tower


Almas Tower ( Diamond Tower) is a 68-storey, , supertall skyscraper in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the office building began in early 2005 and was completed in 2009 with the installation of some remaining cladding panels at the top of the tower. The building was topped out in 2008, and became the tallest building in Dubai until 2009 when it was surpassed by Burj Khalifa. Almas Tower is located on its own artificial island in the centre of the Jumeirah Lake Towers Free Zone scheme,
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Abraj Al Bait


2002 by the Saudi government sparked international outcry and a strong response from Turkey. The tallest tower in the complex is the tallest building in Saudi Arabia, with a height of . Currently it is the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world, surpassing the Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen, China but shorter than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, the Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo, Japan, the Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China, and the Canton Tower in Guangzhou, China. The site of the complex is located
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Architecture of Houston


area is an example of what architectural theorists call the edge city. In the late 1990s Uptown Houston saw construction of many mid- and high-rise residential buildings of the tallest being about 30 stories. The tallest structure in Uptown Houston is the tall, Philip Johnson-designed, landmark Williams Tower (formerly "Transco Tower"), which was constructed in 1983. At the time, it was to be the world's tallest skyscraper outside of a city's central business district. The building is topped with a rotating spot
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List of tallest structures in the United States


the world's tallest structure (although it was the tallest occupied building, before the certification of Dubai's Burj Khalifa as such), but in fact is far eclipsed by antenna towers in over a dozen states in the United States and in other countries. In the United States, the FAA and the FCC must approve all towers exceeding in height. Furthermore, it is very difficult to get permission for structures over high. The FCC presumes them to be inconsistent with the public interest, while the FAA presumes them to be
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Dubai Creek Tower


Dubai Creek Tower () is an observation tower under construction located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at a preliminary cost of AED 3.67 billion () and is expected to be completed in 2020. The tower was initially known as The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour. Upon completion, it will become the tallest tower in the world, surpassing the Tokyo Skytree. The engineering company working on the project stated that Dubai's new tallest tower will emit a 'beacon of light' from its peak at night. At the top
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Burj Khalifa


The Burj Khalifa (, Arabic for "Khalifa Tower"; pronounced ), known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of and a roof height (excluding antenna) of , the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009. Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004, with the exterior completed five years later in 2009. The primary structure is reinforced concrete. The building
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Dubai Meydan City


The project will be located in the area extending between Medyan Hotel and Al Khail Road and will be developed by Meydan City Corporation. Phase One of the project is expected to be completed by 2020 at the time that Dubai will host the Expo 2020. Announced in August 2015, the Dubai One Tower (part of Meydan One District) is expected to be the world's tallest residential tower when complete. The tower will feature 885 residential apartments and a five star hotel with 350 rooms. The building will also feature a conference
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Dubai Marina


The phase I of Dubai Marina cost more than AED 1.2 billion. Three of the towers are named after precious stones, Al Mass, Fairooz, and Murjan, and the other three are named after Arabic scents, Mesk, Anbar, and Al Yass. The scheme was designed by HOK and the contractors were Al-Futtaim Carillion and Nasah Multiplex. The Phase II of Dubai Marina will consist of high rise buildings, which are mainly clustered into a block, known as "Tallest Block in the world" with the majority
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Expo 2020


region. On 27 November 2013, when Dubai won the right to host the expo 2020, fireworks erupted at the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. A national holiday was declared the following day for all educational institutions across the country. The Dubai Ruler promised Dubai would "astonish the world," in 2020. The staging of the world fair and the preparations leading up to it are expected to result in 277,000 new jobs in the UAE, an injection of nearly $40 billion into the economy, and an increase
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Contemporary architecture


United States and western Europe, contemporary architecture is global; important new buildings have been built in China, Russia, Latin America, and particularly in Arab states of the Persian Gulf; the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was the tallest building in the world in 2016, and the Shanghai Tower in China was the second-tallest. Most of the landmarks of contemporary architecture are the works of a small group of architects who work on an international scale. Many were designed by architects already famous in the late 20th century, including Mario
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Dubai Towers Istanbul


The site for the project was the former IETT Bus Garage, on Büyükdere Avenue in the financial district of Levent. This prime plot of land is located amongst many of Istanbul's current crop of skyscrapers - across the road from the Sapphire of Istanbul (Turkey's current tallest building),and will reach 261m in height. The project was proposed by developers Sama Dubai (formerly Dubai International Properties) who saw Istanbul as potential for foreign investment. The project will cost US$500,000,000 and is part of a US$5billion investment into the city
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Elite Residence


Elite Residence is a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Dubai Marina district, overlooking one of the man made palm islands, Palm Jumeirah. The building stands tall and has 87 floors. Of the 91 floors 76 are for 695 apartments and the other 15 include amenities such as car-parking, swimming pools, spas, reception areas, health clubs, a business center and a gymnasium. The skyscraper has 695 apartments, and 12 elevators. The tower was the third tallest residential building in the world when
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Construction 3D printing


precast and 3D printed components. The buildings stand as the first complete structures of their kind fabricated using construction 3D printing technologies. In May 2016 a new 'office building' was opened in Dubai. The 250-square-metre space (2,700 square foot) is what Dubai's Museum of the Future project is calling the world's first 3D-printed office building. In 2017 an ambitious project to build a 3D printed skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates was announced. Cazza construction would help to build the structure. At present there
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Depa Group


2007, Depa and German interior contractor Lindner Group formed the Lindner Depa Interiors joint venture, which in 2008 was awarded contracts to fit-out 11 Green Line stations and 13 Red Line stations for the Dubai Metro. In 2008, Depa, Deco, Depa Abu Dhabi and Mivan Depa all provided interior work for the Atlantis, The Palm Hotel Dubai. 2008 was also the year Depa Interiors began work on the interior fit-out of the Burj Khalifa (originally named Burj Dubai), the world’s tallest building. Depa
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Jalal Jamal Majid Bin Thaneya Al Marri


need of publicity and funding. Today, the centre is a large, thriving facility that is well known within the region. In 2008, he stepped up to the vertical challenge of climbing the stairs of 100 skyscrapers in Dubai in aid of the Rashid Centre for the Disabled. Bin Thaneya completed the stairway in each building twice, totalling 100 stairways in some of Dubai's tallest towers, including Burj Al Arab and Shangri La Hotel and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Inspired by the Emirates Towers stair-climbing marathon, he
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1 Dubai


1 Dubai was a complex of three skyscrapers proposed for Jumeirah Garden City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tower 1 would have been the tallest and Towers 2 and 3 much shorter. Although the planned height was never officially released, various heights over were suggested, with the intention to be taller than Burj Khalifa which was under construction at the time. The complex was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, and the developer was Meraas. The structure of the building would have been connected by a series of glass skybridges
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Taipei 101


Taipei 101, sometimes styled TAIPEI 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center – is a landmark supertall skyscraper in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building was officially classified as the world's tallest from its opening in 2004 until the 2010 completion of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Its elevators, capable of used to transport passengers from the 5th to 89th floor in 37 seconds, set new records. In 2011 Taipei 101 received a Platinum rating under the LEED certification system to become the tallest and largest green building
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Willis Tower


2004 to become recognized as the tallest building in the world. Taipei 101 surpassed the Petronas Twin Towers in spire height and the Sears Tower in roof height and highest occupied floor. The tower retained one record: its antenna exceeded Taipei 101's spire in height. In 2008, Shanghai World Financial Center claimed the records of tallest building by roof and highest occupied floor. On August 12, 2007, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was reported by its developers to have surpassed the tower in all height categories. Upon completion, One
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum


has been scaled back and re-launched as the Deira Islands. On 4 January 2010, Sheikh Mohammed opened Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, with a display of some 10,000 fireworks. It forms the centre of the $20 billion downtown Dubai development of mixed use towers, buildings, and retail outlets. The development is also home to the world's largest shopping mall by total area in the world, The Dubai Mall. Originally conceived as a development around an 80-story tower, the project team was sent away
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Meraas Tower


Meraas Tower was a supertall skyscraper 600 m (1,968 ft) tall, which was proposed to be constructed in Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai. When completed it would have been one of the tallest skyscrapers in Dubai. The tower design had a series of faceted surfaces that would help light and air travel throughout the building. The faceted shapes were projected to maximize energy generation, balance natural light, and offer 360-degree views of the city below. They also would create natural atrium spaces as the building ascended, allowing the creation of
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Tourist attractions in Dubai


permanent residents, there are plenty of intriguing hotels built to house these temporary residents. Some of these have become iconic symbols of the emirate, such as the Burj Al Arab. The Burj Al Arab standing at 321 m (1,050 ft), is the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. It has become a symbol of Dubai designed architecturally to caricature the sail of a boat. It is built on a man-made island and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The hotel's
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Grand Mosque (Dubai)


’s religious and cultural life. The mosque was originally a school devoted to study of the Qur'an, known as a "kuttab", which welcomed its first students in the year 1900 to learn the Qur'an by rote. This building was replaced by a new mosque on the same site in 1960, which in turn was itself rebuilt in 1998, closer in style to the original of 1900. This mosque is one of the largest in Dubai and is dominant edifice in the old city. The tallest feature of the mosque is
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List of tallest buildings in Mangalore


Mangalore (), "Mangaluru" in Kannada, "Kudla" in Tulu, "Kodiyāl" in Konkani and "Maikāla" in Beary bashe) is the chief port city and a commercial-industrial-educational hub of the Indian state of Karnataka. Mangalore city has many skyscrapers, including some of the tallest in South India. It is developing like Mumbai and Dubai of South India, in terms of skyscrapers and highrises. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea
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