Also known as:
Tower of DubaiBuilt: 2004-2009Cost:
$4,100,000,000Designed by:
Skidmore, Owings, & MerrillType:
SkyscraperStories:
164Maximum Height: 2,683 feet / 818 metersLocation:
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.[more]http://www.getwonder.com/2008/06/burj-dubai-skyscraper-world-highest-building-in-burj-dubai/
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.[more]http://www.getwonder.com/2008/06/burj-dubai-skyscraper-world-highest-building-in-burj-dubai/
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