Burj Al Alam
Template:Building under construction
| Burj Al Alam | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Standort | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Roof | 455 m (1,492) (est.) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 108 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nihon Architects |
| Developer | Dubai Properties, Fortune Group |
The Burj al Alam ("World Tower" in English) is a 108 storey, 501 m skyscraper, under construction in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is designed to resemble a crystal flower. It is to become one of the world's tallest buildings. The tower is being built by the Fortune Group which also has a number of other projects in Dubai such as the Fortune Bay and Fortune Tower.
It will contain 74 floors of office space, a retail area at the base, and a high-end hotel and serviced apartments in the top 27 floors. The hotel section is to contain the highest hotel rooms in the world. The building will also feature a 6-storey crown that will contain a Turkish bath, sky garden, and other club facilities. Ground breaking occurred on 12 November 2006. The structure is expected to be completed by 2010.
See also
External links
- Official Website
- Burj Al Alam Blog
- Dubai Forum - Discussion thread for this project
- Burj Al Alam - Development Profile
- Burj Al Alam renders
- Details of launch - AME Info
- Another Article - Gulf News
- Emporis entry
- Construction photos
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