An Overview
Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates emirates is a blend of tradition and modernity. Dubai is not only an area of multi-layered beauty with a vision but also contains many architectural wonders and visually appealing skyscrapers. The architecture of structures has evolved dramatically from traditional styles that were influenced by culture and desert terrain to modernist styles with exposed-glass curtain walls that rise high and give the city its unique identity. The below 15 tallest Dubai buildings contribute to the city’s beauty & grandeur including Burj Khalifa.
1. Burj Khalifa (828m) | Dubai’s Tallest Building
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and it’s located in Dubai’s lively downtown. It is a mixed-use building with 163 floors. In 2009, the Spider Lily bloom inspired its design. It holds the records for the highest free-standing structure, building with the most floors, and the world’s highest installation of elevators.
2. Marina 101 | Dubai’s tallest structure
Marina 101 in Dubai’s second-tallest structure. It can be found on the Marina Seafront. The skyscraper, which is 101 stories tall, has many visual embellishments and projections to break up the monotony. This building surpasses 432 Park Avenue by just 1 meter.
3. Princess Tower | Dubai’s Tallest Buildings
It is located among the tallest buildings in Dubai Marina. From here, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Dubai Eye as well as the city’s coastline. It was the tallest residential tower in the world between 2012 and 2015. As can be seen from the facade, the building’s architecture has a postmodern feel. The ornamental dome at its top is a distinctive feature of the building’s construction.
4. 23 Marina | Dubai Buildings
It is situated between Media City and Dubai Marina. The tower has a 92-story height. Unique is the unique octagonal shape that this building tower has.
5. Elite Residence | Dubai’s Tallest Buildings
This skyscraper is located in Dubai Marina and offers a stunning view of Palm Jumeirah Island. When it was built in 2012, the structure was the third-tallest residential building in the entire world. The 87-story tower houses several premium apartments. These range from apartments with one bedroom to penthouses with four bedrooms.
6. Boulevard | Dubai Building | 368 meters
The Address is a well-known hotel in Dubai, near the Burj Khalifa. The mixed-use building has 196 rooms and 532 apartments. The furniture is decorated in an art-deco style and offers spectacular views of the Burj and Dubai Fountain. The vertical fins of the facade form a visual link between them.
7. Almas Towers | Dubai’s tallest structure
The Almas Tower is also known as the “diamond tower”, a high-rise office building located in the Jumeirah Lake Tower Freezone. This structure was inspired by the unique shape of diamonds. The Diamond Exchange is located on a two-story platform. It is decorated with eight triangles, which are inspired by the facets of a cut stone.
8. Hotel Gevora (356m)
It is located at Sheik Zayed Road and has 528 luxury suites and rooms. There are also eating places, a pool deck, and leisure facilities. According to Guinness World Records, it is the tallest hotel in the world. Its glass façade allows for natural light to penetrate all floors.
The gold-tinted elements of the structure add elegance.
9. JW Marriott Marquis | Dubai Building (355m)
The 5-star, luxury hotel is located in Business Bay on Sheikh Zayed Road. Two towers of the hotel are built in an expressionist style, drawing inspiration from the date palm tree which is a symbol of Arab culture. They are situated on a seven-story platform that houses all the public amenities.
10. Emirates Office Towers (3554.6m) Dubai’s tallest structure
The Emirates Towers was built in 2000 and is one of the most prominent skyscrapers to have ever appeared on Sheikh Zayed Road. Boulevard is a two-story shopping area connecting the two buildings. It has 54 stories.
The complex’s beautiful environment and winding paths help create an identity despite its urban landscape.
