Dubai's Emaar Group, owner of the world's tallest tower Burj Khalifa today, continues to plan to build a tower more than 1 km. As expected, the new tower will "beat" the height of a tower project is Kingdom Tower skyscraper other by the Middle East's richest billionaire construction.
From Arabian Business report said Emaar chairman, Mohamed Alabbar, said that he wants to build a tower higher in Asia, and he has identified locations for the project. It seems, Emaar is not satisfied with the high performance of 828 m Burj Khalifa, the famous tower located in Dubai.
Very likely, this plan of Emaar will make Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia "uncomfortable". The prince, billionaire richest soil Middle East are building a skyscraper tower in Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital Riyadh. As expected, when completed it will usurpation world's tallest tower Burj Khalifa that holds.
Prince Alwaleed tower that was built called Kingdom Tower, with a height of about 1 km designs. Meanwhile, Mr Mohamed Alabbar said that the project is about building the tower that he will "slightly higher" than the tower was built in Jeddah.
The construction of the tower is a task "related more to issues of safety and to ensure that all work is completed accurately. We have built many monumental things here and know what the value is, "said Mr Alabbar.
Mr Alabbar also said that the preliminary drawings of the project had. However, he did not disclose the time of commencement of the project, saying only that it would be a special moment. Also, no information about the price of the project.
A height of 828 meters and 160 floors, Burj Khalifa cost $ 1.5 billion under construction. This tower was put into operation in early 2010.
Meanwhile, the Kingdom Tower project with about 156 floors preliminary estimates will also spend some of the money from Prince Alwaleed 1.2-1.3 billion. This project will open in 2017 after more than 5 years of construction.
Last year, a Chinese investor caused a stir when a plan to build the world's tallest tower, called Sky City, located in the city of Changsha Xiangjiang River, includes 220 stories. As expected given the meantime, this tower will be 838m high and was completed at the end of quarter 1/2013, ie after 90 days of construction. However, so far, has been no new information about the project "crisis" is.
Emaar Group is a renowned real estate in the Middle East. In 2012, the company's stock price rose more than 80%, marking a recovery from the global crisis. Last year net profit of Emaar rose 18% to $ 577 million. Revenue reached 2.24 billion USD.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The world will have 1,600 meters high tower in 2025
The building is double the current tallest building, will appear in 2025 when the race owned water tower in the world.
Architects and chairman of the Council of tall buildings and the urban environment of Chicago, Mr. Timothy Johnson said: "Just having enough money, people will definitely create more buildings. Countries race to build the tallest tower and everyone wants to push further up the building. "
Mr Johnson also said it plans to build high buildings 1 mile (or 1,600 m), is in the process may implemented and completed by 2020. The building is expected to be completed five years later. However, Mr Johnson declined to disclose more details about this ambitious plan.
Mr. Johnson served as chief architect designed buildings Sail at Marina Bay in Singapore. This is one of the 10 tallest buildings in the world. He said each discussion with a developer on a plan to build a building with a height of 2,000 m near 4 years ago. But the plan was canceled due to fast economic crisis broke out.
According to Mr. Johnson, the biggest challenge in the construction of skyscrapers are looking for alternative materials and more supple solid steel and cement. In addition, the search for alternative solutions to move the elevator is a traditional problem. However, he also confirmed the tallest building in the world will not appear in the U.S. or Europe.
The tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa in Dubai now, with a height of 818 m. However, this record will soon be broken by skyscraper Kingdom Tower, with a height of up to 1 km, will be completed in 2018.
Currently, developing countries are ahead of the U.S. and Europe in the race to build the building "super high" (over 600 m). The building will not only help boost the economy, but also meant to show the wealth of the nation, Mr. Johnson said.
Council buildings and the urban environment of Chicago says China will be the world leader in the building, there were an estimated 20 tallest buildings in the world are built on the mainland, high 3 times more than other countries. In the last year, some more than 200 meters high building was completed in China is 23, more than any other country in the world.
However, Mr Johnson said it would be difficult for China to build world's tallest building by the impact of the recession is making the 2nd largest economy in the world slows down. Instead, the fifth tallest building in the world in 2020 will appear in three Middle Eastern countries are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Mr. Johnson said.
Architects and chairman of the Council of tall buildings and the urban environment of Chicago, Mr. Timothy Johnson said: "Just having enough money, people will definitely create more buildings. Countries race to build the tallest tower and everyone wants to push further up the building. "
Mr Johnson also said it plans to build high buildings 1 mile (or 1,600 m), is in the process may implemented and completed by 2020. The building is expected to be completed five years later. However, Mr Johnson declined to disclose more details about this ambitious plan.
Mr. Johnson served as chief architect designed buildings Sail at Marina Bay in Singapore. This is one of the 10 tallest buildings in the world. He said each discussion with a developer on a plan to build a building with a height of 2,000 m near 4 years ago. But the plan was canceled due to fast economic crisis broke out.
According to Mr. Johnson, the biggest challenge in the construction of skyscrapers are looking for alternative materials and more supple solid steel and cement. In addition, the search for alternative solutions to move the elevator is a traditional problem. However, he also confirmed the tallest building in the world will not appear in the U.S. or Europe.
The tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa in Dubai now, with a height of 818 m. However, this record will soon be broken by skyscraper Kingdom Tower, with a height of up to 1 km, will be completed in 2018.
Currently, developing countries are ahead of the U.S. and Europe in the race to build the building "super high" (over 600 m). The building will not only help boost the economy, but also meant to show the wealth of the nation, Mr. Johnson said.
Council buildings and the urban environment of Chicago says China will be the world leader in the building, there were an estimated 20 tallest buildings in the world are built on the mainland, high 3 times more than other countries. In the last year, some more than 200 meters high building was completed in China is 23, more than any other country in the world.
However, Mr Johnson said it would be difficult for China to build world's tallest building by the impact of the recession is making the 2nd largest economy in the world slows down. Instead, the fifth tallest building in the world in 2020 will appear in three Middle Eastern countries are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Mr. Johnson said.
Australia to build the tallest building in the southern hemisphere
Melbourne, the second largest city of Australia, will be combined buildings and hotel apartments with a height of up to 388 m.
Victorian Government, administrative unit manager Melbourne, Australia said 108 buildings will become the 19th tallest building in the world, and is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. It will contribute to adorn the skyline of the city of Melbourne.
There is some concern that the 108-storey building, which is expected to grow at Southbank area of Melbourne for 5 years, will looms over a war memorial, one of the most famous places of the city . However, he said the guy manning this memorial protest proposed tower Australia 108.
According to the Minister of Planning Victoria, Australia 108 building will need investment account is $ 600 million Australia. It will bring about 300 jobs in many different fields.
The tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa in Dubai now, with a height of up to 828 m. The tallest building in the southern hemisphere is at Q1 tower in Australia's Queensland state. The tower is 323 meters high with 71 floors.
Victorian Government, administrative unit manager Melbourne, Australia said 108 buildings will become the 19th tallest building in the world, and is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. It will contribute to adorn the skyline of the city of Melbourne.
There is some concern that the 108-storey building, which is expected to grow at Southbank area of Melbourne for 5 years, will looms over a war memorial, one of the most famous places of the city . However, he said the guy manning this memorial protest proposed tower Australia 108.
According to the Minister of Planning Victoria, Australia 108 building will need investment account is $ 600 million Australia. It will bring about 300 jobs in many different fields.
The tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa in Dubai now, with a height of up to 828 m. The tallest building in the southern hemisphere is at Q1 tower in Australia's Queensland state. The tower is 323 meters high with 71 floors.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Being tall high rises is 'style' of the giants Middle East
Owner of Burj Khalifa, world's tallest tower in Dubai now, it seems still not satisfied with his achievements. Chairman of the company revealed plans to build a tower higher than 1 km.
Arabian Business report said Emaar Chairman Mr Mohamed Alabbar, said that he wants to build a tower higher in Asia, and he has identified locations for the project.
This statement of Mr. Alabbar can make Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, the richest man in the Middle East today, "lose face". Currently this billionaire prince is building a tower in Jeddah, the second largest city after Riyadh Saudi Arabia, and this is expected to become skyscrapers elevation in the world championship, surpassing Burj Khalifa.
Prince Alwaleed tower that was built called Kingdom Tower, is expected to reach 1km high. Meanwhile, Mr Alabbar said that the project to build the tower that he was going to "slightly higher" than the tower being built in Jeddah.
The construction of the tower is a task "related more to issues of safety and to ensure that all work is completed accurately. We made many spectacular things here and we know the value What is "Mr. Alabbar said.
Mr Alabbar also said that the preliminary drawings of the project, but did not disclose the time of commencement of the project, saying only that it would be a special moment.
In 2012, the company's stock price rose more than 80% Emaar, marks the spectacular recovery of the group after the global crisis. Last year net profit of Emaar rose 18% to $ 577 million, on revenue of 2.24 billion dollars.
With a height of 828 meters and 160 floors, Burj Khalifa cost $ 1.5 billion and a period of 5 years to build them. This tower was put into operation in early 2010. As expected, the cost of the project with about 156 floor Kingdom Tower will also spend some of the money from Prince Alwaleed 1.2-1.3 billion. This project will open in 2017 after more than 5 years of construction.
It seems, to build the world's tallest tower is a "fad" to express the level of the "giants" in the land moneyed Middle East.
Last year, a Chinese investor also launched a plan to build the world's tallest tower, called Sky City, located in the city of Changsha Xiangjiang River, includes 220 stories.
Arabian Business report said Emaar Chairman Mr Mohamed Alabbar, said that he wants to build a tower higher in Asia, and he has identified locations for the project.
This statement of Mr. Alabbar can make Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, the richest man in the Middle East today, "lose face". Currently this billionaire prince is building a tower in Jeddah, the second largest city after Riyadh Saudi Arabia, and this is expected to become skyscrapers elevation in the world championship, surpassing Burj Khalifa.
Prince Alwaleed tower that was built called Kingdom Tower, is expected to reach 1km high. Meanwhile, Mr Alabbar said that the project to build the tower that he was going to "slightly higher" than the tower being built in Jeddah.
The construction of the tower is a task "related more to issues of safety and to ensure that all work is completed accurately. We made many spectacular things here and we know the value What is "Mr. Alabbar said.
Mr Alabbar also said that the preliminary drawings of the project, but did not disclose the time of commencement of the project, saying only that it would be a special moment.
In 2012, the company's stock price rose more than 80% Emaar, marks the spectacular recovery of the group after the global crisis. Last year net profit of Emaar rose 18% to $ 577 million, on revenue of 2.24 billion dollars.
With a height of 828 meters and 160 floors, Burj Khalifa cost $ 1.5 billion and a period of 5 years to build them. This tower was put into operation in early 2010. As expected, the cost of the project with about 156 floor Kingdom Tower will also spend some of the money from Prince Alwaleed 1.2-1.3 billion. This project will open in 2017 after more than 5 years of construction.
It seems, to build the world's tallest tower is a "fad" to express the level of the "giants" in the land moneyed Middle East.
Last year, a Chinese investor also launched a plan to build the world's tallest tower, called Sky City, located in the city of Changsha Xiangjiang River, includes 220 stories.
World's tallest building to be built in just 90 days
Recently, the Board Construction Group Corporation of China announced a very ambitious plan, which is the project to build the highest skyscraper in the world just 90 days. The new building will be named "Sky City One", 838 m high. While the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa is currently in Dubai, with 828 meters height. Sky City One Burj Khalifa will be higher than 10 m, while an estimated construction time is only 1/20 the time of the construction of the Burj Khalifa.
Board builders Group is very experienced in the construction of the building a "super speed". Previously Board Group has built 15 storey hotel in New Ark mere 1 week and 1 6 storey supermarket in just 1 day.
Board Group also provides a method of construction that is super speed methods Broad Sustainable Building (BSB). In which 90% of the floor of the building will be constructed separately and divided into small pieces, then they will be assembled and stacked with special topology.
Recently, Broad Group has successfully tested a new technology to help a 30-story building could withstand a magnitude 9 earthquake. Chinese contractors are confident that the new construction method can be applied to buildings higher than Sky City One 800 m with 220 floors.
Sky City One will have an area of about 1,000,000 square meters used, with 220 floors and 104 lifts separately. CEO Zhang Yue said that the building will only consume energy equal to one fifth of conventional buildings of the same area of use. The energy saving is partly based on the advanced technology, a component-based design with glass wall and door insulation.
Estimated cost to build Sky City One is about $ 628 million, a relatively low figure if compared to the $ 1.5 billion cost of building Burj Khalifa.
Board builders Group is very experienced in the construction of the building a "super speed". Previously Board Group has built 15 storey hotel in New Ark mere 1 week and 1 6 storey supermarket in just 1 day.
Board Group also provides a method of construction that is super speed methods Broad Sustainable Building (BSB). In which 90% of the floor of the building will be constructed separately and divided into small pieces, then they will be assembled and stacked with special topology.
Recently, Broad Group has successfully tested a new technology to help a 30-story building could withstand a magnitude 9 earthquake. Chinese contractors are confident that the new construction method can be applied to buildings higher than Sky City One 800 m with 220 floors.
Sky City One will have an area of about 1,000,000 square meters used, with 220 floors and 104 lifts separately. CEO Zhang Yue said that the building will only consume energy equal to one fifth of conventional buildings of the same area of use. The energy saving is partly based on the advanced technology, a component-based design with glass wall and door insulation.
Estimated cost to build Sky City One is about $ 628 million, a relatively low figure if compared to the $ 1.5 billion cost of building Burj Khalifa.
THE DUBAI FOUNTAIN LAKE RIDE, A MEMORABLE ABRA TOUR ON BURJ LAKE, IS NEWEST ATTRACTION IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI
Dubai, 20th March 2013: The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride is the latest addition to an array of memorable leisure experiences within Downtown Dubai, the flagship mega-development of Emaar Properties. For the first time, visitors have the opportunity to navigate the 30-acre Burj Lake, which is home to one of Dubai’s must-visit tourist attractions, The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain.
Burj Lake is lined by several global icons including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination; Souk Al Bahar, an Arabesque retail and dining out destination; and The Palace Downtown Dubai, a five star premium hotel. It is also a venue of the New Year’s Eve Gala, which this year featured the captivating ‘Water, Fire & Light’ show.
With the introduction of The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride, visitors to Downtown Dubai can discover its varied attractions from a different visual perspective – from the abras. The traditional boats, used for ferrying passengers across the historic Dubai Creek, will be operated by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) with three abras plying the Burj Lake every half hour, with the provision to introduce more abras in due course.
Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties, said: “As the world’s most visited lifestyle destination, Downtown Dubai is continuously enhancing its offerings to provide visitors refreshing choices. The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride is extremely special as we are offering the experience of a traditional abra ride in a modern luxury setting in Downtown Dubai. The abras are environment-friendly and offer visitors the unparalleled experience of viewing the various iconic developments of Downtown Dubai, described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ from a different setting. We are thankful to RTA for their support to this new initiative.” The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride will be held from Saturday to Thursday from 5:45pm to 11:15pm,. In the evenings, the rides will be held in between subsequent performances of the fountain to ensure the safety of the visitors. Each abra can accommodate 6 people per trip. With experts at the helm, the abras will also navigate a defined path that does not interfere with the intricate nozzles and jets of the fountain’s grid. The ticket counter and the abra bay are located at the Waterfront Promenade of The Dubai Mall and at At the Top, Burj Khalifa and can be conveniently accessed by visitors.
At over 900 ft (275 metres) in length – equivalent to that of over two football fields – The Dubai Fountain is designed by California-based WET, also the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas. It has powerful water nozzles that shoot water sprays to heights of over 450 ft – equivalent to that of a 45-storey building.
Among other tourist attractions in Downtown Dubai is At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck located on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, which can be accessed through The Dubai Mall. The mall has several leisure choices including Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, featuring thousands of aquatic animals; SEGA Republic, the region’s first of its kind indoor theme parks; KidZania®, a dedicated children’s edutainment centre; the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink; and the 22-screen Reel Cinemas. The US$ 20 billion Downtown Dubai also has world-class residences and hotels; commercial offices and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, a 3.5 km boulevard lined with retail and F&B attractions. Visitors can conveniently access Downtown Dubai from the Dubai Metro station using the newly opened travellator.
Burj Lake is lined by several global icons including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination; Souk Al Bahar, an Arabesque retail and dining out destination; and The Palace Downtown Dubai, a five star premium hotel. It is also a venue of the New Year’s Eve Gala, which this year featured the captivating ‘Water, Fire & Light’ show.
With the introduction of The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride, visitors to Downtown Dubai can discover its varied attractions from a different visual perspective – from the abras. The traditional boats, used for ferrying passengers across the historic Dubai Creek, will be operated by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) with three abras plying the Burj Lake every half hour, with the provision to introduce more abras in due course.
Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties, said: “As the world’s most visited lifestyle destination, Downtown Dubai is continuously enhancing its offerings to provide visitors refreshing choices. The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride is extremely special as we are offering the experience of a traditional abra ride in a modern luxury setting in Downtown Dubai. The abras are environment-friendly and offer visitors the unparalleled experience of viewing the various iconic developments of Downtown Dubai, described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ from a different setting. We are thankful to RTA for their support to this new initiative.” The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride will be held from Saturday to Thursday from 5:45pm to 11:15pm,. In the evenings, the rides will be held in between subsequent performances of the fountain to ensure the safety of the visitors. Each abra can accommodate 6 people per trip. With experts at the helm, the abras will also navigate a defined path that does not interfere with the intricate nozzles and jets of the fountain’s grid. The ticket counter and the abra bay are located at the Waterfront Promenade of The Dubai Mall and at At the Top, Burj Khalifa and can be conveniently accessed by visitors.
At over 900 ft (275 metres) in length – equivalent to that of over two football fields – The Dubai Fountain is designed by California-based WET, also the creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas. It has powerful water nozzles that shoot water sprays to heights of over 450 ft – equivalent to that of a 45-storey building.
Among other tourist attractions in Downtown Dubai is At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck located on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, which can be accessed through The Dubai Mall. The mall has several leisure choices including Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, featuring thousands of aquatic animals; SEGA Republic, the region’s first of its kind indoor theme parks; KidZania®, a dedicated children’s edutainment centre; the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink; and the 22-screen Reel Cinemas. The US$ 20 billion Downtown Dubai also has world-class residences and hotels; commercial offices and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, a 3.5 km boulevard lined with retail and F&B attractions. Visitors can conveniently access Downtown Dubai from the Dubai Metro station using the newly opened travellator.
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