Arabtec Construction, L.L.C. is the leading construction firm in the United Arab Emirates. Since its launch in 1975, it has executed a diverse and... »
Structures
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m (2,717 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January... »
Shanghai Expo United Arab Emirates Pavilion
The United Arab Emirates pavilion, created by British architect Lord Norman Foster, was designed to resemble a sand dune. The building, which is constructed of gold-colored glass, is curved to imitate the natural formations of the leeward and windward sides of the sand dunes found in the U.A.E. Foster’s design also calls attention to... »
South Ridge
South Ridge is a cluster of six residential towers located in Downtown Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. South Ridge was completed in May 2008. The six towers range in height from 120 m (390 ft) to 176 m (577 ft). The shortest tower has 30 floors while the tallest has 44 floors. Downtown... »
Signature Towers
Signature Towers (formerly known as Dancing Towers) is a three-tower, mixed-use complex that is to be built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was designed by Iraqi born architect Zaha Hadid after winning an international design competition which included proposals from OMA and Reiser & Umemoto among others. The developers are Dubai Properties, the... »
Shaiba Towers
Shaiba Towers is a complex of two residential towers in Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shaiba Tower 1 is the taller of the two, standing at 155 meters (509 ft) with 34 floors. The other tower, Shaiba Tower 2, has 27 floors and stands at 135 meters (443 ft). Construction was... »
Shangri-La Hotel
The Shangri-La Hotel is a 43-floor hotel tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 200 m. Construction of the Shangri-La Hotel was completed in July, 2003. The hotel was the first business venture of the Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts brand into the United Arab... »
Rose Tower
The Rose Rotana or Rose Tower, is a 72-storey hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s tallest building used exclusively as a hotel. Originally, the tower was to be 380 m (1,200 ft) high, but further design modification reduced it to 333 m (1,090 ft). Construction... »
Sama Tower
The Sama Tower (also known as Al Durrah Tower or Al Durrah Tower II) is a skyscraper under construction along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower will have 51 floors. Construction began in 2006 and is set to be completed by late 2009. The building was originally proposed as a... »
Ubora Towers
The Ubora Towers is a complex of two towers in the Business Bay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The development consists of the Ubora Commercial Tower and the Ubora Residential Tower. Construction of the Ubora Towers is expected to be completed in 2009. The Ubora Commercial Tower, also known as the Ubora Tower 1,... »
Elite Tower
The Elite Tower is a skyscraper currently under construction in Ramat Gan, Israel. At 244 meters upon completion, the tower will be equal in height with its neighbor the City Gate Tower as the tallest building in Israel. Originally slated to be constructed by Donald Trump as the Trump Plaza Tower, the tower is... »