Dubai is the most popular city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates. This city was established in the 18th century as a small fishing village. In the early 21st century the city grew rapidly. It has a hot desert climate. Summers in Dubai are extremely hot and humid. The average temperature in summer in Dubai is around 40 degrees centigrade. The highest recorded temperature is 48.8 °C. Dubai is a perfect mix of history and innovation. There are many architectural wonders and skyscrapers. These skyscrapers are an example of the style, tradition to lifestyle.
Given below is a list of the 5 tallest skyscrapers in Dubai that blow your mind.
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1. Burj Khalifa:
Burj Khalifa tickets are situated 555 meters above sea level. The Burj Khalifa was built by Adam Smith. This structure was constructed with Islamic architecture. The building also houses culture and art as well as the world’s first Armani hotel. The Burj Khalifa is one of the technologically sophisticated structures. Burj Khalifa was formerly known as Khalifa Tower or Burj Dubai but was renamed in honor of Abu Dhabi and the president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It took more than 55,000 tons of steel rebar,110,000 tons of concrete, and 22 million man-hours to complete this amazing structure.
Burj Khalifa park:
Burj Khalifa is surrounded by a 27-acre park. This is a perfect spot to see the famous Dubai Fountains. This 29,000-square-metre Burj Park is located at the base of the Burj Khalifa Tower. Every year 15 million gallons of water are collected sustainably from here. The water is used for irrigation to water the plants and landscaping for the cooling system and to supply the Dubai Fountain.
Some Tips:
- Burj Khalifa is open every day from 8.30 am to 10.00 pm.
- The best time to visit At the Top is during the sunset hours between 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm giving you the best chance to enjoy stunning evening views of the Dubai skyline.
- Book a slot at least 90 minutes before if you’re thinking of watching the sunset from the top.
- If you are planning to see the sunset from here. Then give yourself time. This is the busiest time of the daytime and there are security checks.
2. Marina101:
The second tallest building in Dubai is Marina 101 which is situated at the Marina waterfront. This structure holds the title of the tallest residential tower. The first 33 floors of this skyscraper are designed to host a 5-star hard rock hotel that has 281 rooms. The floors from 34 to 100 have residential apartments. The 101st floor features a club lounge, a rock shop merchandise store, and a restaurant. The building was constructed by Turkish conglomerate TAV construction and designed by National Engineering Bureau. The construction began in 2007. This is also the 32nd tallest building in the world.
3. Princess Tower:
The Princess Tower is situated in the Marina district of Dubai. After the Burj khalifa and the Marina 101, it is the third tallest building in Dubai. The building comprises 957 underground parking bays,763 units, and eight retail outlets. The amazing decorative dome at the top of the structure is an iconic feature.
Check-in Time: 2:30 pm
Check out Time:12:00 pm
Basic Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Elevator/Lift
Some of the popular places of interest:
- Mall of the Emirates: This is 9 km from this property.
- Burj Khalifa: This is 19 km from this property.
4. 23 Marina:
The construction of the building started in 2006 by Hircon International LLC and was completed in 2012. This is a residential building. This is situated between the Dubai marina and media city. The total number of floors is 88.
Amenities:
- Spa
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pools
- Fitness centers
- jogging track
- Parking
- Elevators
- Pet friendly
Major Attraction:
Maina walk and Dubai marina mall. These attractions are about 10 km from this property. Some buildings near 23 Marina are Al Seef Tower, Tamani Marina, and Marina Arcade.
5. Elite Residence:
Situated in Dubai Marina and 350 meters from Barasti Beach. Elite Residence offers a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, and free WiFi.
Popular Landmark:
- Ski Dubai is 6 km from here.
- Dubai Miracle Garden is about 6.9 km from this property
- The Dubai Fountain is about 17 km from here.
- The Burj Khalifa is 17.5 km from this property.
Nearby Landmark:
- Mina Al Seyahi Tram Station
- Le Meridien Mina Seyahi(260 m)
- Barasti Beach(350m)
- Dubai Kite Club(250m)
- Cayan Tower(390m)
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