Deira Twin Towers

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Deira Twin Towers

Deira Twin Towers at sunset

Information
Location Rigga Al Buteen, Dubai, UAE
Coordinates 25°15′59″N 55°18′30″E / 25.26639, 55.30833Coordinates: 25°15′59″N 55°18′30″E / 25.26639, 55.30833
Status Completed
Constructed 1998
Use Multi-use
Height
Roof 102 metres (330 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 22
Floor area 81,000
Companies
Architect Leo A. Daly [1]

The Deira Twin Towers (Arabic: ديرة‎ البرجين التوأمين‎), also known as the Dubai Twin Towers or Rolex Towers are located in eastern Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in Deira. The buildings form part of Dubai's old downtown along the Dubai Creek, in the locality of Rigga Al Buteen.

The Twin Towers, constructed in 1998, are multi-use buildings and contain a shopping centre, a residential tower and an office tower. The shopping centre consists of several stores, restaurants, coffee shops and a food court. [2] Each building is 102 metres (330 ft) in height and has 22 floors.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Deira Twin Towers. Structurae.com
  2. ^ Twin Towers. Deira.com