Dubai Towers Dubai
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Dubai Towers Dubai دبي تاورز دبي | |
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General information | |
Status | Never built |
Type | Mixed use |
Coordinates | 25°11′37.30″N 55°21′46.68″E / 25.1936944°N 55.3629667°ECoordinates: 25°11′37.30″N 55°21′46.68″E / 25.1936944°N 55.3629667°E |
Construction started | 21 June 2008[1] |
Estimated completion | 2025 |
Opening | 2025 |
Height | Tower 1: 550 m (1,800 ft) Tower 2: 460 m (1,510 ft) Tower 3: 410 m (1,350 ft) Tower 4: 360 m (1,180 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | Tower 1: 97 Tower 2: 78 Tower 3: 74 Tower 4: 57 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | tvsdesign |
Developer | Sama Dubai |
Dubai Towers Dubai was a proposed four tower complex in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is now cancelled. The developer, Sama Dubai, intended this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which was to consist of seven islands. The towers have between 57 and 94 stories[2] and although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest would top 400 metres (1,310 ft) while two others would rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft)[citation needed] and the fourth tower will rise at 230 m (750 ft). was the Project Management company in charge of the project. Due to downturn in Dubai, the project was cancelled.[3] As the Complex were not built, The Tower was proposed, It will surpass Burj Khalifa upon its completion. Its construction began in 2016, estimated to be completed in 2025.
Design[]
Designed by tvsdesign, these towers were intended to create a dramatic new landmark for Dubai. Their design represents the movement of candlelight and according to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, this is supposed to symbolise hope, harmony, growth and opportunity.[4]
Construction status[]
The Dubai Towers Dubai, like the rest of The Lagoons, is currently on hold.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ http://dubaiholding.com/en/media-centre/news/2008/june/construction-of-spectacular-dubai-towers-dubai-commences-at-the-lagoons/[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Official Website". Retrieved 20 August 2007.
- ^ http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=57436
- ^ "Article from TVS". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
External links[]
- Unbuilt buildings and structures in Dubai
- Proposed skyscrapers in Dubai
- High-tech architecture
- Neo-futurism architecture
- Postmodern architecture in Dubai