Burj Dubai Skyscraper- World Highest Building in Burj Dubai
Cost: $4,100,000,000
This remarkable feat in the construction of Emaar’s iconic super tower at the Burj Dubai Downtown development was accomplished in less than 900 days since excavation work started in January, 2004. Work is on course for a 2008 completion with one new level added every four days.
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Also known as: Tower of Dubai
Built: 2004-2009
Cost: $4,100,000,000
Designed by: Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill
Type: Skyscraper
Stories: 164
Maximum Height: 2,683 feet / 818 meters
Location: No. 1, Burj Dubai Boulevard, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
‘This is a significant moment for us,’ said Mr Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties.‘We are witnessing ‘History Rising’ - on schedule. With the world’s eyes on Burj Dubai, this is a moment of pride not only for Emaar but also for Dubai. The super tall tower, now at level 50 and going strong, is a symbol of Dubai’s aspirations and capabilities.’
Designed by Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Burj Dubai is being constructed by high-rise construction experts South Korea’s Samsung Corporation, and Turner Construction International is the project and construction manager.Over 3,000 workers are currently working on the Burj Dubai. More than 160,000m3 of high-quality concrete and 25,000 metric tons of steel rebar have so far been used in the construction. Specially developed concrete pumps are employed to generate 350 bars of pressure and pump to a height of 600 metres.Eleven cranes and the world’s fastest high-capacity construction hoists - with a speed of up to 2 m/sec (120 m/min) - are used to move men and material to the lofty heights.
Burj Dubai is a pioneering example of entrepreneurial vision, architectural capabilities and engineering prowess meeting to create a towering international landmark.
‘Burj Dubai is more than a tower; it is a global statement that will put Dubai firmly in the minds of the rest of the world. The tower boosts civic pride by creating an unparalleled landmark that demonstrates the capability of the UAE people to implement any project regardless of its size or challenges,’ added Alabbar.
Blending retail, commercial and residential spaces, the Burj Dubai derives design inspiration from a desert flower and features architectural elements that celebrate the Islamic heritage of the region.
The fast-track construction employs modern building techniques including the use of self-climbing formwork for walls and prefabricated rebar cages. The tower has a base floor plate of 33,000 sq. ft., which tapers as the structure rises skywards.
Burj Dubai will feature the exclusive Armani Hotel designed by Giorgio Armani, luxurious corporate suites and offices, serviced residential suites, apartments, four swimming pools, restaurants, exclusive resident’s lounge’s, 15,000 sq. ft. of fitness facilities, recreational and entertainment facilities and an observatory, planned for the 124th level, offering spectacular views of the city and the Arabian sea.
Safety and security features - against high wind velocities, soaring summer temperatures, seismic disturbances, fire and other threats - have been incorporated into the design of Burj Dubai. ‘The project capitalizes on the latest advances in wind engineering, structural engineering, structural systems, construction equipment, materials and methods,’ said Greg Sang, Assistant Director - Projects, Emaar Properties.
Burj Dubai is part of Emaar’s 500-acre mixed use AED 73 billion (US$20 billion) Burj Dubai Downtown development which combines commercial, residential, hotel, entertainment, shopping and leisure outlets, with open green spaces dotted with lakes and water features.
Ongoing projects within Burj Dubai Downtown include The Old Town and Old Town Island, The Dubai Mall, Burj Dubai Business Hub, The Lofts, Burj Views, South Ridge, Burj Dubai Boulevard, The Residences and 8 Boulevard Walk.
| When completed, this building is intended to be the tallest in the world. Originally, it was in the running with the Freedom Tower in New York, however, the Burj Dubai has the advantage of actually having begun construction while the New York project has been bogged down in political and sentimental interests.Just how tall the tower will be remains to be seen. With any skyscraper, there is a certain amount of “fudge room” where the actual height of the construction may not be exactly what was anticipated. With a project as massive as this, more flexibility is called for in the design, planning, and execution. At this time, the tower is expected to be 2,683 feet tall (818 meters). However, those numbers have changed in the past and are likely to change again. There are estimates that it could go as high as 3,116 feet (950 meters) when all is said and done. It is also unclear how many stories will be in this tower. Early estimates were around 200, but those have been lowered to 189 as construction progresses.Dubai is no stranger to monumental skyscrapers, but this one sets a new standard. Aesthetically, the Burj Dubai is a brilliant shard of glass piercing the Arabian sky. It is formed by three main shafts arranged in a Y shape. Their setbacks taper in a spiral pattern until the Burj Dubai is merely a spire in the sky. In any city, this would be a monumental structure. On the flat plain of Dubai, it is a shock to behold, likely to be visible for miles and miles. One can only imagine the views possible from those living and working inside. Floors one through 37 are expected to be a hotel. The 45th through 108th floors are expected to be residential, with the remaining 52 floors being offices, except for floors 123 and 124, which will hold the observation deck.
But this tower does not stand on its own. It is part of a planned 500-acre complex of offices, hotels, shops, lagoons, and public space that will be a technological, economic, and social oasis all on its own. |
- The building was designed by Adrian Smith.
- The building was commissioned by Emaar Properties.
- The foundation is made up of 192 concrete and steel pilings more than 164 feet (50 meters) deep. They are joined by a 12-foot-thick raft upon which the skyscraper rests.
- 45,000 cubic meters of concrete was used in the foundation.
- The hotel in the Burj Dubai is going to be an Armani-branded hotel. In keeping with Islamic custom it will have separate hours for women and men at the pool.
- The footprint of this building is in the shape of a hymenocallis, a desert flower native to the area.
- January, 2004 - Construction begins.
- 20 September, 2004 - The first concrete is poured for the foundation.
- 26 June, 2005 - Gulf News reports that the estimated total cost for the Burj Dubai complex rises to US$5,500,000,000.
- 16 July, 2005 - Construction Week magazine reports that the designers of the Burj Dubai are reconsidering their decision to use stainless steel on the exterior of the tower because prices have jumped from US$400 a ton to $2,200 in just two years.
- March 23, 2006 - The Associated Press reports that 2,500 construction workers rioted because of low pay and poor treatment doing an estimated US$1,000,000 damage. Thousands of construction workers at other Dubai projects also went on a sympathy strike.
- April 16, 2006 - AME Info reports that the Burj Dubai is going to be at least 200 stories tall.
- September 1, 2006 - Construction reaches 70 stories.
- October 1, 2006 - Construction reaches 75 stories.
- October 31, 2006 - Construction reaches 80 stores and 850 feet / 259 meters. That height makes it taller than the tallest building in Europe.
- October 1, 2006 - Construction reaches 75 stories.
- October 31, 2006 - Construction reaches 80 stores and 850 feet / 259 meters. That height makes it taller than the tallest building in Europe.
- November 11, 2006 - ITPBusiness reports that construction of the tower is being delayed by a shortage of exterior cladding material.
- January 16, 2007 - Construction reaches 100 stories.
- April 6, 2007 - The Burj Dubai reaches a record-breaking 120 stories.
- August 29, 2007 - The Burj Dubai passes the CN Tower in height, making it the world’s tallest free-standing structure.
- May 12, 2008 - This building reaches 2,063 feet and seven inches, making it the tallest man-made object on Earth.
- December 30, 2008 - The original anticipated completion date.
- September, 2009 - Anticipated completion date.
- September 21, 2004: Construction begins.
- 20 September, 2004: The first concrete is poured for the foundation.
- 26 June, 2005: Gulf News reports that the estimated total cost for the Burj Dubai complex rises to US$5,500,000,000.
- 16 July, 2005: Construction Week magazine reports that the designers of the Burj Dubai are reconsidering their decision to use stainless steel on the exterior of the tower because prices have jumped from US$400 a ton to $2,200 in just two years.
- March 23, 2006: The Associated Press reports that 2,500 construction workers rioted because of low pay and poor treatment doing an estimated US$1,000,000 damage. Thousands of construction workers at other Dubai projects also went on a sympathy strike.
- April 16, 2006: AME Info reports that the Burj Dubai is going to be at least 200 stories tall, a number that turns out to be false.
- September 1, 2006: Construction reaches 70 stories.
- October 1, 2006: Construction reaches 75 stories.
- October 31, 2006: Construction reaches 80 stores and 850 feet / 259 meters. That height makes it taller than the tallest building in Europe.
- October 1, 2006: Construction reaches 75 stories.
- October 31, 2006: Construction reaches 80 stores and 850 feet / 259 meters. That height makes it taller than the tallest building in Europe.
- November 11, 2006: ITPBusiness reports that construction is being delayed by a shortage of exterior cladding material.
- April 6, 2007: The tower reaches a record-breaking 120 stories.
- July 21, 2007: This building passes Taipei 101 as the tallest building on Earth.
- August 29, 2007: Passes the CN Tower in Toronto to become the world's tallest free-standing structure.
- May, 2008: This building passes the KVLY Television tower in North Dakota to become the tallest man-made object on Earth.
- May 20, 2008: A worker is crushed to death by an exterior panel.
- May 24, 2008: A British man parachuted off of the Burj Dubai just days after it rose to a height making it the tallest man-made structure ever built. He managed to sneak past security guards and walk up more than 150 stories of stairs with all of his gear without being noticed.
- December 30, 2008: Original scheduled completion date.
- September, 2009: Anticipated completion date.
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Quotations “The tower design created by celebrity architect Adrian Smith for Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings and Merrill is inspired from the geometrics of the desert flower and the patterning systems employed in Islamic architecture. It combines these historical and cultural influences with cutting-edge technology to achieve a high performance building which will set the new standard for development in the Middle East and become the model for the future of the city of Dubai.” - Robert Booth, Executive Director, Emaar Properties.”The tower goes up in steps in a spiralling way. In Islamic architecture, this symbolises ascending towards the heavens.” - Architect Adrien Smith, Turkish Weekly, August 10, 2005.
Construction progress - September, 2006 - Photograph by AltinD, courtesy of Burj Dubai Skyscraper
Construction progress - January, 2006 - Photograph by AltinD, courtesy of Burj Dubai Skyscraper
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these pictures are really very surprised
these buildings are really the eighth wonder of the world
NO country can construct these types of buildings only DUBAI is contructing these buildings and is near about to complete construction
these buildings are looking like a watermelon lying with grapes
these buildings are looking like they are kissing and hugging the sky
these building are looking like a straight way to reach to god and see him and also looking like a ladder fix on earth for stairup to the SKY
its a try of man to stair up on the sky
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