Burj Dubai
Burj Dubai will be the centre piece of Downtown Dubai and as the world's tallest building a towering architectural statement on the Dubai landscape. Construction on this impressive tower has already started. Engineers and architects from around the globe have converged using the world's finest concrete and steel to support the world's most luxurious surfaces.
"the world's tallest building..."
The actual height of the completed tower is still unkown but it is believed to be in the region of 800 meters tall. The 160 floor skyscraper was commissioned by Emaar Properties and is set to be completed by 2008. The building will contain residential, commercial, hotel and entertainment facilities, including the largest shopping mall in the world.
Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architectural consultants have drawn their inspiration from the historical influences of the Gulf. The tower's base and geometry reflects the six-petal desert flower of the region as well as indigenous Islamic patterns. The base of the Burj Dubai blossoms to allow the tower a graceful transition from the ground and to maximise views, while the dome shaped plan profile accentuates a series of steps up the vertical height of the building. The top of the Tower will contain a public observation deck and a private club will be situated above that.
Features
- Custom built interiors
- 15,000 square feet of fitness area
- 4 luxurious pools
- Observation platform
- Exclusive residents lounge
- Cigar Club
- Handpicked exclusive shops
- Restaurants with top name chefs
- Library
