UAE Skyscrapers

Al Kazim Towers

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The Al Kazim Towers, otherwise referred to as Business Central Twin Tower I, is a two-tower complex situated in Dubai Media City, on Sheikh Zayed Road. Both towers are 265 meters tall and they are similar in shape as the Chrysler Building in New York City, US.

The building of the Al Kazim Towers started in late 2007 and it concluded in the first months of 2008. It comprises 53 stories.

21st Century Tower

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The 21^st Century Tower is another skyscraper in Dubai. With a height of 269 meters, it occupies the third position in the world’s rank of highest residential buildings.

The 21^st Century Tower comprises 55 stories and it is inhabited by staff members of Emirates Airline. It is located on Sheikh Zayed Road

Atkins designed and constructed this building while PERI Dubai provided the formwork solution.

Dubai Marriot Harbor Hotel

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Dubai Marriot Harbor Hotel enlarges the list of Dubai’s skyscrapers. It is a super tall building, 264 meters high and comprises 59 stories. It is located only half an hour away from Dubai International Airport, in Dubai Marina.

This hotel belongs to The Emirates Group. After completion in late 2007, it was named Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence and in January 2008 it was given its present name. In September 2009, its management was responsibility of Marriott International.

Suites Chelsea Tower

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Suites Chelsea Tower is a 250 meters-high skyscraper situated on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The super tall building comprises 49 stories occupied both by a hotel as well as residential apartments.

Suites Chelsea Tower ranks, at present, as the seventeenth highest building in the city and amongst the tallest residential buildings across the planet.

It was concluded in 2005 and since then it has stood out in Dubai’s skyline thanks to its unique shape, lightning and cladding.

Al Fattan Tower

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Al Fattan Tower is part of the homonym tower complex. It is a super tall skyscraper located in the Dubai Marina area in Dubai.

The Al Fattan Tower is 245 meters tall and possesses 51 stories. At present, it ranks 7^th in the extensive list of Dubai’s skyscrapers.

Al Fattan Tower is situated close to the most important touristic destinations and landmarks such as the Palm Island Jumeirah, the Wild Wadi Water Park and the Burj Al Arab.

Manazel Al Safa Tower

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Manazel Al Safa Tower, also popularly referred to as Al Tayer Tower, is another skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

It is located upon Sheikh Zayed Road in the Business Bay area.

This super tall building is 248. 50 meters high and comprises 59 floors above ground.

Manazael Al Safa Tower was built in 2006 in a postmodern style.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi is a seven star hotel that depicts the most beautiful aspects of Arabian culture. It is located close to Abu Dhabi airport.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi was built by the local government and operated by the luxury hospitality group Kempinski Hotels & Resorts. It was opened in 2005 under being four years under construction. Its architects were Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG) and John Elliott FRIBA was responsible of its design.

One of the most distinctive features of this building is their 114 domes that are 80 meters high.

Le Royal Meridien Hotel

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Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Abu Dhabi is the fifth highest skyscraper in this United Arab Emirates city. It is 121 meters tall and it has 32 floors.

Le Royal Meridien Hotel was finished in 1993.

Marine Operating Company Headquarters

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Marine Operating Company Headquarters in Abu Dhabi is also referred to as ADMA-OPCO & ADGAS Tower. It is amongst the tallest skyscrapers in the city and comprises 22 floors.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi Tower

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The National Bank of Abu Dhabi Tower, popularly known as NBAD Tower, enlarges the list of Abu Dhabi’s skyscrapers. It is located on Sowwah Island in the United Arab Emirates.

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi Tower started being built in 1999 and it was concluded three years later. It is 177 meters high and comprises 35 stories.

This super tall building was designed by the architect Carlos A. OTT with the consultancy services of APG Architecture & Planning Group. The construction company was Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises.