What
comes into your mind when you heard the Dubai? Some would say deserts; some
would say its skyscrapers, but unbeknownst to many, Dubai holds the most number
of skyscrapers ever built in the world.
AN INTRODUCTION
Dubai is the most populous
city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has emerged as a global city and business
hub of the Middle East. As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in
the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. Their skyscrapers and
high-rise buildings define how Dubai stands compare to other countries.
This
city is the home of the tallest buildings ever built in the planet. In less
than ten years since the 90s, the city has amassed one of the largest skylines
in the world; it is now home to the world’s tallest building, the world’s
tallest residence, and the world’s tallest hotel. With a total number of 911
completed high-rises and 640 active high-rises currently in development, Dubai
is the place for architectural junkies.
The Burj Khalifa
The
price jewel of Dubai. This 828 meters building and its 163 floors stood as both
the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure of any
kind in the world. Not just that, the building holds several world records
until today including the world’s highest elevator installation, the building
with world’s highest occupied floor, and more.
Obviously,
its height definitely catches everyone’s eyes compare to other structures. But
there are parts of the tower that stands out which become a must-see for
tourists. The highest outdoor observation deck in the world is in Burj
Khalifa’s 124th floor. When it opened, it offered visitors views from 555
meters above the ground. The Burj Khalifa offers a scenic view of its park
along with the Dubai Fountain.
Marina 101
Marina
101 is a 101-storey building in Dubai which is still under construction. It is
set to be the tallest residential building in the world as of 2015 having a
5-star Hard Rock hotel with 281 rooms. It also features a club lounge,
restaurants and a merchandise store.
Princess Tower
Princess
Tower is currently the second tallest building in the ever-expanding metropolis
of Dubai, after the Burj Khalifa, and the 20th tallest building in the world.
This was the tallest residential building in the world from 2012 to 2015 until
it was overtaken by 432 Park Avenue in New York City. The tower stands at 107
storeys and includes basement floors, a ground floor and 100 levels above
ground.
23 Marina
23
Marina holds the record for the world’s tallest all-residential building until
the completion of the Princess Tower in 2012. The tower is equipped with its
own private elevator in each duplex along with 57 swimming pools.
Elite Residence
Comprising
91 floors which contain 695 apartments, 12 elevators and amenities such as
swimming pools, spas, and more, Elite Residences earned its place to be the
third tallest residential building in the world. The building also overlooks
one of the manmade palm islands, Palm Jumeirah.
Dubai
has a rich collection of buildings and structures of various architectural
styles. Tourism has a very large and important role in boosting Dubai’s economy
and its towers and buildings erected everywhere witnessed to that.
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