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If courage had a geometric shape, it would probably look like the world’s tallest towers and strange structures from some angles. These ancient towers are located in many cities of the world and attract visitors with their beauty and grandeur. Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the land of high-rise towers and modern facilities in the Middle East, and every year travelers from many different parts of the world travel to this touristic and well-built city. Dubai towers are one of the main attractions of this city and have many visitors.

In the list of the tallest towers in the world, the name of the old structures of Dubai is seen a lot. Join us in this article to have an adventure in the highest towers of the Middle East. What do you think it would be like to stay in towers as high as the clouds or above them?

What facilities do the most famous towers of Dubai have?

The Dubai Towers in the United Arab Emirates, with creative design, engineering intelligence and large investments, have become modern structures with the most complete amenities. Among the high-rise towers of Dubai, the highest structures in the world are located, and each of them has unique facilities that we will introduce to you in the following.

1- Burj Khalifa; The tallest tower in the world with 828 meters

We begin the introduction of Dubai towers with Burj Khalifa, which is considered the tallest structure in the world with a height of 828 meters. The last floors of this skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates are adjacent to the clouds, and in many cases the clouds are slightly lower than the highest point of the tower. It took 6 years from the beginning to the end of the construction of this beautiful structure and it was opened in January 2010. At first it was known as “Dubai Tower”, but the country’s politicians changed its name to Burj Khalifa to be a symbol of “Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan”, the president of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi.

Burj Khalifa was designed by one of America’s largest architectural firms, Skidmore Owings Merrill, and one of the country’s most famous architects, Adrienne Smith. The facade of this tower is made of glass and more than 24 thousand pieces of glass are used in it. Burj Khalifa consists of 163 floors and these floors include apartment units, swimming pool, restaurant, sky lobby, parking, facilities, suites, office units, library and Armani Hotel. It is interesting to know that the designer of this hotel, which is located on the first floor of the tower, is the famous Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani.

The beauty of the tallest tower in Asia is not limited to its interior; Outside the tower, there is a park named Khalifa with a modern irrigation system, the area of ​​which reaches 11 hectares. Fountains with the power of throwing water up to a height of 150 meters are among the other attractions of Burj Khalifa area.

Burj Khalifa; The tallest tower in the world

2- Alam Tower, a tall structure with a height of 510 meters

Burj Al-Alam is another tower in Dubai and its height reaches 510 meters. The construction of this skyscraper is not finished yet, but without a doubt, after the completion of the project, it will be considered one of the architectural masterpieces in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. This tower is designed in 108 floors and has an image similar to a flower.

In this design, 74 office floors, apartment units, hotel, Turkish bath, sky roof, etc. are included. In November 2006, the construction of this beautiful structure began, but due to the financial crises of investors, its process was delayed and its construction was officially stopped in 2009. In 2015, Burj Al-Alam was included in the list of canceled projects to investigate its mechanism.

Alam Tower

3- Marina Tower 101 in the luxury area of ​​Marina with 425 meters

Marina Tower is one of the tallest towers in the world. Dubai Marina is one of the luxury neighborhoods in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, with a unique mechanism, with an artificial water channel, part of the water of the Persian Gulf is directed into the dry area. The path that the water travels is about 3 kilometers and around this artificial water bed, residential towers with modern facilities have been built. “Dubai Marnina Mall” business center is one of the amenities of this project.

The Dubai Marina project is under development and according to the design, this luxury neighborhood will have a capacity of 120,000 people. “HOK” architecture company designed this project and this company is one of the largest architecture and design collections in America. The design of the Dubai Marina neighborhood was an idea from the “Falks Creek” area in Vancouver, Canada.

Marina Tower 101 is one of the tallest structures in this neighborhood and is 425 meters high. This structure is considered the 30th tallest tower in the world, and currently it is the second tallest tower in Dubai, and after the completion of the Al Alam Tower project, it is the third tallest tower in the city in the United Arab Emirates. Five-star hotel, residential apartment units, duplex penthouse, restaurant, etc. are among the facilities of this 101-story tower.

Marina Tower 101 in the luxury area of ​​Marina with 425 meters

4- Princess Tower or Al Amire Tower with a height of 414 meters

Princess Tower or Al Amira Tower is another Dubai tower and has a very attractive design. Also, this tower with an approximate height of 414 meters is included in the list of the tallest towers in the world. The Princess Tower is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Dubai Marina area and is considered one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. This tower is the 25th tallest tower in the world.

This high-rise building with 101 floors includes 763 units, underground parking with a capacity of 957 cars, 8 stores, indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, children’s playground, banquet hall, etc. This building was opened in 2012 and between 2015 and 2015 it was considered the tallest residential building in the world. But when the 432 Park Street skyscraper opened in New York, this title was awarded to this 425-meter tower.

Princess Tower or Al Amira Tower with a height of 414 meters

5- 23 Marina Tower, a residential skyscraper with a height of 393 meters

In the list of Dubai towers, residential buildings are also located and provide a dream residence for citizens. 23 Marina Tower is one of the oldest structures in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which is 393 meters high and has 88 floors. This structure is one of the luxury residential buildings in Dubai and offers a wonderful view of the Dubai Marina area. 289 two- to four-bedroom residential apartments and duplexes are located in this tower.

Dedicated elevators for each duplex unit, 57 swimming pools, parking with a capacity of 586 cars, etc. are some of the comforts of this luxury residential structure. 23 Marina Tower has quick and convenient access to Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Marina Mall.

62 high-speed elevators with a maximum speed of 8 meters per second are installed in this tower. In duplex units, diving pools are designed in the balcony area. With such impressive facilities, 23 Marina Tower is undoubtedly considered a luxury residence in the Middle East and creates dreamy moments for residents.

23 Marina Tower, a residential skyscraper with a height of 393 meters

6- Elite Residence Tower with 380 meters in Dubai Marina neighborhood

You probably know the famous artificial archipelago of Dubai called “Palm Jumeirah”. It is a man-made island with a unique structure that looks like a palm tree from above. There are three palm-shaped islands in this city, and Jumeirah is one of these three famous islands.

The prestigious Elite Residence Tower, with a height of approximately 380 meters, is another tower in Dubai that has a breathtaking view of the artificial Palm Jumeirah Island and is located on the edge of Dubai Marina. This structure was opened in 2012 and consists of 86 floors above ground and 4 basement floors. 703 luxurious residential units are located in this structure and it is a collection of one to four bedroom units and three to four bedroom penthouses.

The Elite Residence Tower is located next to the Princess Residential Tower and is considered an architectural masterpiece. A luxurious swimming pool, a gym with various facilities, a parking lot with a capacity of 788 cars, 12 high-speed elevators, etc. are some of the comforts of this tower. The distance between this structure and Dubai International Airport is about 28 minutes.

Elite Residence Tower

7- Dubai Boulevard Address Tower, a hotel with a height of 368 meters

The high-rise address Boulevard is another Dubai tower located in the center of the city. This structure is actually a five-star hotel with 196 rooms. The height of this tower is 368 meters and it has 73 floors. This hotel was opened in March 2017 and is one of the modern and luxury hotels in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

One of the attractions of this hotel is its wonderful view of Burj Khalifa and the city center. All rooms and suites are painted in neutral colors and their beautiful and modern architecture is one of the advantages of the five-star hotel at Dubai Boulevard Address. An amazing view of the city, convenient access to business and entertainment centers, 3 modern swimming pools, restaurant, gym, etc. are among the amenities and advantages of staying in this five-star hotel in Dubai.

Staying at this five-star hotel will undoubtedly be an attractive and dream experience for UAE travelers and they will add relaxing moments to their memories during this trip.

Dubai Boulevard Address Tower

8- Almas Tower, one of the other skyscrapers of Dubai with a height of 360 meters

Almas Tower is one of the other towers in Dubai and its construction started in 2005 and lasted until 2009. This tower is part of the extraordinary project “Jumeirah Lake Towers”. This project is a dream area and living in it will be a unique experience full of peace and prosperity. Cafes and restaurants with a view facing the water, paths equipped with canopies, the possibility of walking along the edge of the lake, shops, gyms, swimming pools and saunas, conference centers, etc. are among the advantages of living in Jumeirah Lake Towers.

Almas Tower is one of the most beautiful towers in Dubai and is located in Jumeirah area with good amenities. This tower has 68 floors and its height reaches 360 meters. A beautiful lobby, conference hall, high-speed elevators, etc. are among the comforts of Almas Tower.

Almas Tower

9- Gevora Tower, a hotel with a height of 356 meters

In the list of Dubai towers, there is one of the most modern hotels in the Middle East named Gevora Hotel, which is considered one of the tallest towers in the world with a height of 356 meters. This four-star hotel is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, and according to Guinness records, Gevora Tower is considered the tallest hotel in the world. Before the construction of this tower, JW Marriott Marquis, one of the other high-rise hotels in Dubai, held the record for the tallest hotel in the world.

Now the notification of the Guinness record has been installed as a plaque in the lobby of Gevora Hotel. This lobby is decorated with a very luxurious design with the help of golden marble. It took 12 years to build this hotel and it was finally opened in 2018. This hotel includes the main building and the parking building.

The 75 floors of this hotel include 528 rooms, restaurant, cafe, swimming pool, lobby, spa, fitness center, parking lot, etc. The geographical location of the hotel is very convenient and has good access to business centers, metro station, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, etc.

Gevora Hotel

10- JW Marriott Marquis Dubai tower with a height of 355 meters

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel is one of the tallest towers in the world, which is known as a hotel in Dubai. This tower is considered to be the second tallest hotel in the world and it consists of two parallel and tall structures of 355 meters. In 2012, the construction of these twin towers was completed after six years, and its modern design added to the luxurious beauty of Dubai.

The design of these two structures is inspired by the date palm and has a wonderful view of Burj Khalifa and the Persian Gulf. This hotel has 72 towers and has 1364 rooms, 240 suites, banquet hall, meeting hall, swimming pool, gym, shop, restaurant, spa, etc.

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai tower

11- Emirates Administrative Tower, a structure on Sheikh Zayed Road with a height of 354 meters

Stores, numerous restaurants, cafes, boutiques, pharmacies, banks, gyms, parking lots, etc. are among the facilities of this tower. The area around the tower is another advantage of this structure, and Dubai is famous for designing beautiful artificial areas. Emirates office tower has good access to the main points of the city. The nearest metro station is only a 3-minute walk away from these structures. Easy access to the airport and other main attractions of Dubai such as the Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are other advantages of the geographical location of the Emirates Office Tower.

Emirates Administrative Tower

12- Burj Al Arab; A well-designed Dubai hotel with a height of 321 meters

Burj Al Arab is one of the most famous seven-star hotels in the world, which is located in the list of Dubai towers. This beautiful structure with 321 meters is considered one of the tallest towers in the world and is located on an artificial island. Burj Al Arab is one of the most luxurious and expensive hotels in the world and its rooms are all big. The smallest room of this hotel has an area of ​​169 square meters and the largest one reaches 780 square meters!

Another amazing attraction of Burj Al Arab is the possibility of staying under the sea. Seven floors of this underwater hotel are built in the form of an aquarium. Burj Al Arab is designed according to the style of the letter V and one of its arms is curved. Among the facilities of this structure, we can mention the helicopter landing strip that is installed on the top of the tower. In the past, Burj Al Arab was a symbol of the beautiful city of Dubai for a long time, and the special architecture of this structure was an introduction to the creativity of urban planning in Dubai.

Burj Al Arab

13- Tower of Jumeirah Hotel with a height of 309 meters

Burj Jumeirah Emirates Hotel is one of the oldest towers in Dubai and one of the tallest towers in the world. This luxury hotel includes 400 luxurious rooms and suites, delicious restaurants with international cuisine, swimming pool, gym, etc. and has unique facilities. The height of this tall structure reaches 309 meters and its construction was completed in April 2000. This hotel is combined with Emirates office tower.

Tower of Jumeirah Hotel with a height of 309 meters

14- Dubai’s Kian Tower with a height of 306 meters

Kian Tower is a 306-meter skyscraper among the towers of Dubai, and with 75 floors, it is included in the list of the tallest towers in the world. This tower, with its beautiful twist in its appearance, was designed by one of the largest American architecture companies, “Skidmore Owings Merrill”, and this company also has the design of Burj Khalifa in its portfolio.

Kian Tower was opened in 2013. The top of this tower rotates 90 degrees compared to the bottom and has become a masterpiece in the architecture of modern structures in Dubai. The design of the spiral tower was a big challenge for the engineers of this project, but with the help of knowledge and creativity, they succeeded in curbing the risks caused by this boldness in the design and finally building an amazing work in Dubai.

Dubai’s Kian Tower with a height of 306 meters

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