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People are always attracted to something majestic and big. Raising your head up, looking at the highest building – you come to an indescribable delight! Dubai is a record-breaking city in terms of the number of skyscrapers and skyscrapers. There are so many impressive tall buildings here that it’s time to organize sightseeing tours or, taking an excellent quality camera with you, you can come here alone to take pictures as a keepsake.
The beauty of these places leaves no one indifferent. People have always aspired up to the stars, and thanks to modern progress, the achievements seem to have exceeded all expectations. Let’s take some time to admire the tallest buildings in Dubai!
10 HHHR Tower – 317 м
Year of construction: 2011, number of floors: 72
For the construction of a skyscraper HHHR Tower started in 2006 and completed in 2011. 4 floors are occupied by office space, the rest are inhabited by people in luxury apartments.
Traveling around Dubai, namely driving along the highway, you can see an interesting building on the roof of which there is a ball, after it – two Acico Twin Towers skyscrapers with clearly visible stripes (interestingly: at night the transparent section pours out in emerald color), and after it you can already see the HHHR Tower, whose height is impressive – 317 m!
9. Burj Al Arab – 317 m
Year of construction: 1999, number of floors: 28 duplex
Burj Al Arab created for those who are accustomed to surround themselves with luxury. This sail-shaped hotel is located on the coast. Towering at 317 m, the hotel surprises everyone – and not only with its size, but also with luxury. Burj Al Arab means “arab tower».
The best designers worked on the interior, and in order to emphasize the luxury and richness of the room, they used precious stones, the best varieties of marble, precious woods to decorate the hall and rooms – and the list of materials does not end there.
The hotel can be called exclusive, and it rightfully belongs to the category of 5 stars. However, one British journalist who visited the Burj Al Arab during the opening said that he would give it not 5, but all 7 stars!
8. Ocean peaks – 310 m
Year of construction: 2010, number of floors: 83
The buildings were designed by Andrew Bromberg. The tallest skyscraper in Dubai – Marina, includes 83 floors reserved for 510 luxury apartments. In addition, residents can use the services of a spa, cafes and restaurants, a swimming pool and much more.
From the windows ocean peaks offers a fantastic view of the ocean. So it was specially conceived by the designer – 3 sides of the skyscraper are twisted in such a way that a resident of any apartment can admire the surroundings. Someone’s lucky!
7. Al Yaqoub Tower – 330 sq
Year of construction: 2013, number of floors: 72
Most of the buildings in the United Arab Emirates amaze tourists. Among the most picturesque and original skyscrapers is Al Yaqoub Tower, whose height is 330 m. This skyscraper is an analogue of the London tower Big Ben, (the most popular attraction in the UK among tourists) which is very easy to recognize by its characteristic spire, reminiscent of a clock tower.
In Al Yaqoub Tower, on 72 floors, there are premises of various directions: both office and residential. Initially, according to the project, the building was supposed to be an exact copy of Big Ben, but later the clock face was removed from it.
6. Rose Tower – 333 m
Year of construction: 2009, number of floors: 72
In this luxurious building, very beautifully named – Rose Tower, posted hotel. The tower was built on Sheikh Zayed Road, popular with tourists. According to the project, its height was conceived even higher – 380 m, but in the process it was decided to lower it.
The Tower of the Rose can rightly be called a masterpiece of architecture – it is an elegant narrow building built of metal and glass, thanks to which it was included in the list of the most fashionable skyscrapers of the last century. Tourists from all countries are happy to take pictures against the backdrop of the Rose Tower, the colors of which look incredible – it is lined with glass of two different colors. Inside the hotel building, each guest is offered ample opportunities for an unforgettable experience.
5. The Marina Torch – 337 м
Year of construction: 2011, number of floors: overground – 79, underground – 3
The Marina torch (same “Torch”) is a residential skyscraper located in the Marina area. This building is fully residential and equipped with the necessary amenities for guests. The first three floors of the building include parking, on the 5th and 6th there are places for leisure: a swimming pool, a fitness club, a sauna, a restaurant, a gym.
In addition, there are shops where you can buy souvenirs or just take a walk, inspecting the building. The panoramic view from The Marina Torch is simply spectacular! Many tourists tend to climb to the roof to admire the city from a height and take beautiful photos.
4. Jumeirah Emirates Towers – 309 m
Year of construction: 2000, number of floors: 56
Jumeirah Emirates Towers is a 5 star hotel. It consists of just four hundred rooms, 10% of which are deluxe, and is connected to the adjacent 54-story Emirates office tower.
It is a landmark of the city of Dubai. Skyscrapers with sharp bayonets can be seen in clips, on flyers or even in films. This business hotel hosts business meetings, seminars and trainings. Inside the hotel, every guest feels at home: the staff here is very friendly and always ready to help. Nearby is a beach covered with white sand, and it offers an incredible view – to Parus.
3. Almas Tower – 363 m
Year of construction: 2009, number of floors: 74
The skyscraper, 363 m high, stands on an artificial island, attracting the attention of tourists from all over the world. Above the office Tower Almas (differently “diamond tower”), Japanese developers worked, and the project was created by Atkins Middle East.
The name of the building was quite justified – the fact is that the building houses the production of companies specializing in the processing of precious stones, as well as pearls. But this is only the first reason. The second is the appearance of Almas. The lower tier of the skyscraper resembles the cutting of precious stones.
2. Emirates Park Tower 1 and 2 – 376 m
Year of construction: 1 tower – 2000, 2 tower – 2010, number of floors: 77 for each building
Emirates Park Tower 1 и 2 is a complex consisting of two buildings. Tower number 1 is the “twin” of building 2, built right in front of it. Initially, she and her twin alone towered over the deserted Dubai, the rest of the space became covered with skyscrapers later.
The tower has a fairly attractive appearance – it is triangular and is in a horizontal section. Architect Hazel Wong worked on the design. The architecture of the East is felt in the contours of the building: the contours of the tower have smooth lines, and the walls are lined with glass and copper. Tower 1 is an office center.
The second tower in appearance completely copies the one opposite the one standing. It is noteworthy that, despite the larger number of buildings, the second tower is slightly inferior to its twin in height. Here is a chic 5-star hotel that includes comfortable rooms, cafes and restaurants, shops, night bars, as well as a swimming pool and fitness centers.
1. Burj Khalifa – 828 m
Year of construction: 2010, number of floors: 163
Our selection is completed by the tallest building in the United Arab Emirates with a height of 828 meters! Burj Khalifa the inside is just as incredible as the outside… Inside the building, each guest feels “on top”: here the air is cooled, flavored and enriched with oxygen, the glass of the skyscraper (equipped with a special thermal system) does not allow dust to enter the building and helps maintain a constant temperature.
There are apartments, apartments, a hotel, restaurants, office buildings and even shops! Everything, in order to make each guest comfortable and “at hand” for everyone there was everything you need. The skyscraper has 3 separate entrances: one for tourists, another for guests and apartment owners, and the third for those who wish to visit the observation deck.
Interesting fact: Burj Khalifa is considered the tallest building in the world and the tallest building ever to exist on our planet.