![]() The tower was initially expected to open in time for the Expo 2020 event in Dubai, but the COVID-19 Pandemic has delayed both the Expo and the tower's construction. Also, in one article, it was announced that the name of the tower will be Creek Tower. In February 2017, a rendering of the Tower appeared, which depicted it as a building supported by cables. The Observation deck height and the floor count was increased. On 15 January 2017, a revised model of the original design was displayed at the Sales Center of the complex. "The tower will be slender, evoking the image of a minaret, and will be anchored to the ground with sturdy cables. Įmaar Properties chairman Mohamed Alabbar described the new project as an "elegant monument" which is going to add value to property being developed by the company along the city's creek. The design includes a distinctive net of steel cable stays that attach to a central reinforced concrete core that will reach into the sky. "It is an absolute privilege to be entrusted by Santiago Calatrava and Emaar Properties to work on this project, and we have assembled a stellar team to bring this idea to life." "The Tower will test the craftsmanship of Aurecon as we play our part in making a mark on the built fabric of mankind," said Adrian Jones, Aurecon's project director for The Tower. At the top will be an oval-shaped bud, housing ten observation decks, including The Pinnacle Room, which will offer 360-degree views of the city, according to a statement from engineering firm Aurecon, which is working with Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava on the project. Concept Model of Dubai Creek TowerĪurecon, the engineering firm working on the project stated that Dubai's new tallest tower will emit a 'beacon of light' from its peak at night. Upon completion, it will become the tallest supported tower in the world. The final height has not been disclosed, but project developer Emaar officially talks about a minimum height of at least 1,300 metres (4,300 ft), which will surpass the height of Burj Khalifa, Dubai's tallest skyscraper, and its arch-rival, the 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. The tower was initially known as The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour. It was expected to be completed in 2021 at the earliest, but the completion date is unknown since, as of now, the tower is on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The preliminary cost of the tower is AED 3.67 billion ( US$1 billion). ![]() ![]() Broadcast, restaurant and observation towerĢ5☁1′51″N 55☂1′18″E / 25.1976°N 55.3551☎ / 25.1976 55.3551ĭubai Creek Tower ( Arabic: برج خور دبي) is a supported observation tower to be built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ![]()
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