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Burj Dubai: Pride of Dubai

Burj Dubai will be described as a tall, breathtaking and aesthetic master piece by one and all but will provide haven only to a fortunate few.

Burj Dubai not only symbolises the world’s highest building but also signifies the world’s highest objectives. An awe inspiring and dynamic edifice, Burj Dubai is an immaculate symbol of the Middle East. Being constructed in Downtown Burj Dubai, an inspired urban concept, Burj Dubai has set new benchmarks for the entire world to follow suit. This tower is undoubtedly the fundamental axis for the revolutionary development in Downtown Burj Dubai.

Burj Dubai is not just a structure but a prestigious monument and an icon of the Gulf. The primal progress in Downtown Burj Dubai, Burj Dubai stands out from the rest of the developments in terms of quality, design and individuality. Under construction since 2004, this 160 storey tower will encompass residential, commercial as well as retail components, all under one roof. Privileged group of people will call it their home, some will make important business decisions whereas some others will benefit from the high class restaurants.

Burj Dubai developed by Emaar properties is designed by Adrian Smith, the world renowned architect who has also had a hand in several of the world’s tallest buildings. Burj Dubai certainly reflects the unique culture and environment of Dubai. The tower design is derived from the geometries of a native desert flower and Adrian Smith has also incorporated patterns from the traditional Islamic architecture into Burj Dubai. This super tall structure has indeed set the standard for high class quality as a result of making use of the world’s finest concrete and steel, suitable structural engineers as well as top designers.

The interiors are planned in such a manner whereby this global monument befalls to be a personal one. The 3-wing plan maximises the amount of exterior window area, and thus natural light without compromising on the privacy. The homes at Burj Dubai are individual, custom and unique. They are designed so that the owners can easily express their own tastes and preferences. Living in the world’s tallest building and a luxurious home will definitely pose a creative challenge to the owners in terms of decorating their homes.

Burj Dubai will have the finest amenities designed for offices and recreation purposes. Facilities will consist of exclusive corporate suite offices, residential suites, four luxurious pools, a cigar club, observation platform, restaurants, library, exclusive residents’ lounge and 15,000 sq ft for fitness.
Despite Burj Dubai still under construction, downtown Burj Dubai has welcomed its primary residents. The residents can now experience the sheer manifestation of high-rise living. In addition to this, the largest mall in Dubai called the Dubai Mall will open up in 2008. Vivacious entertainment choices, boulevard pedestrian pavements as well as retail components will complement the lives of the residents in future.

One of the must see places in downtown Burj Dubai is the Giorgio Armani hotel in the Burj Dubai tower. A joint venture between Emaar Hotels and Resorts and Giorgio Armani, this hotel will have the Italian designer’s distinctive style imprinted on everything from the interiors, furnishings to the amenities. According to Giorgio Armani, the new Armani hotels and resorts, the first of which will be the hotel and suites in Burj Dubai mark the beginning of a new chapter in Armani history. The hotel will become a flagship for a new international chain.

Burj Dubai is an unparalleled illustration of international cooperation, a symbol and a beacon of progress for the entire world. Burj Dubai is not crafted by chance but it is an outcome of the transformation of the city from a local centre to a global one. This tower is a concrete testimony of Dubai’s position and abilities in the growing and competitive world. Burj Dubai goes beyond physical specifications. Rather it is a source of inspiration and an architectural feat. With the completion of the Burj Dubai tower in late 2008, Dubai’s vision of attaining impossible goals will be successfully accomplished.

FACT FILE:

• The estimated building cost is US $1 billion. Samsung Corporation from South Korea is the contractor for the main building.


• Downtown Burj Dubai will offer 30,000 homes, world’s largest shopping mall, nine hotels, six acres of parkland and 19 residential towers.


• Many of the tower floors will be occupied by the 175 room Armani hotel. In addition there will be 144 luxury residential suites designed by Giorgio Armani and kitted out with his home furnishing line.


• Floors 17 to 108 will have 800 private apartments.


• Most of the higher floors will be offices and private suites.


• An observatory 442 metres above ground on the 124th floor will be open to public; the highest publicly accessible observation desk in the world.


• There will be a club on floors 144 to 146.


• The tower’s external surface is the size of 17 football fields.


• The tower will be built of glass, aluminium, concrete and steel.


• The external surface is made up of unitised panels made of aluminium, glass and various brackets. They interlock on site and are two storeys tall. They improve the quality and speed up building work.


• The rods that reinforce the structure weigh a total of 31,400 tonnes.


• The concrete used is equivalent to a solid cube of concrete 61 metres in size or a 1.5. metre wide pavement.


• Water system will supply about 250,000 gallons per day.


• At peak cooling times, the tower will require approximately 10,000 tonnes of cooling per hour, which is equivalent to the capacity provided by 10,000 tonnes of melting ice in one day.


• Peak electricity demand of the tower is the same as 360,000 100-watt light bulbs all operating at the same time.


• Burj Dubai has been designed to maximise occupant comfort and safety. Extensive wind tunnel testing enables the building to resist high wind loads while minimising vibration. Reinforced concrete slabs and corridor walls provide an inherently high resistance to fires.


• A major factor in designing the tower was fire safety and evacuation. As it is impossible for people to walk down 160 floors, pressurised air conditioned refuge areas will be made available approximately every 25 floors where people could wait safely or rest on their way down.

Contributed By : Aarti Prashant