Dubai Towers Dubai

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Dubay Towers Dubai
دبي تاورز دبي
General information
Status Canceled [citation needed]
Type Mixed use
Coordinates 25°11′37.30″N 55°21′46.68″E / 25.1936944°N 55.3629667°E / 25.1936944; 55.3629667Coordinates: 25°11′37.30″N 55°21′46.68″E / 25.1936944°N 55.3629667°E / 25.1936944; 55.3629667
Construction started 21 June 2008[1]
Technical details
Floor count 57 to 94
Design and construction
Architect Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates
Developer Sama Dubai

Dubai Towers Dubai was a four tower complex to be built in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The developer, Sama Dubai, intended this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which was to consist of seven islands. The towers have between 57 to 94 stories[2] and although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest would top 400 metres (1,310 ft) while two others would rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft).[citation needed]. Sama ECH was the Project Management company in charge of the project. Due to downturn in Dubai the project has been canceled.[3]

Design

Designed by TVS, these towers were intended to create a dramatic new landmark for Dubai. Their design represents the movement of candlelight and according to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, this is supposed to symbolise hope, harmony, growth and opportunity.[4] They were to contain offices, apartments, hotel rooms, retail, entertainment, gymnasiums, health spas and a variety of other services.

Construction status

The Dubai Towers Dubai, like the rest of The Lagoons, is currently on hold.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://dubaiholding.com/en/media-centre/news/2008/june/construction-of-spectacular-dubai-towers-dubai-commences-at-the-lagoons/
  2. ↑ "Official Website". Retrieved 2007-08-20. 
  3. ↑ http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=57436
  4. ↑ "Article from TVS". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-20. 
  5. ↑ Skyscrapercity.com

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