Incredibly slim Dubai skyscraper will be just one apartment wide

Work is currently underway on an extremely slim new skyscraper in Dubai. Despite its supertall height of 380 m (1,246 ft), the tower will be just one apartment wide – or 22.5 m (73 ft).Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and… Continue reading Incredibly slim Dubai skyscraper will be just one apartment wide

Record-breaking $1-billion skyscraper hosts highest internal rainforest

An enormous US$1 billion supertall skyscraper is currently under construction in Dubai. Named the Tiger Sky Tower, it will break several new records including the world’s highest infinity pool and the world’s highest restaurant – plus offer residents a… Continue reading Record-breaking $1-billion skyscraper hosts highest internal rainforest

Enormous skyscraper confirmed as world’s next second-tallest building

Back in January, plans were revealed for a skyscraper in Dubai that could potentially become the world’s new second-tallest building. Now it has been confirmed that the project is going ahead, and the massive tower will soar to an impressive height of … Continue reading Enormous skyscraper confirmed as world’s next second-tallest building

A million trees give central Dubai a 40-mile Green Spine

Urb is on a mission to remake Dubai’s landscape into a lush paradise. Following its proposals for the Dubai Mangroves and Dubai Reefs projects, the firm’s new Green Spine envisions transforming a highway in the region with trams, park areas, farms, and… Continue reading A million trees give central Dubai a 40-mile Green Spine

World’s largest coastal regeneration project could transform Dubai

Dubai already boasts the world’s tallest skyscraper, with the world’s tallest residential tower on the way too. Now local firm Urb envisions transforming its shores with the world’s largest coastal regeneration project. The ambitious development would … Continue reading World’s largest coastal regeneration project could transform Dubai

‘Sky mansions’ will top the world’s tallest residential tower

Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is expected to be completed in 2028

Dubai already hosts the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and it has now been revealed that it will soon boast bragging rights for the world’s tallest residential skyscraper too. Currently under construction in the city’s Marina district, the supertall will feature 122 floors and just 251 ultra-luxurious residences.

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Extraordinary cantilevering One Za’abeel is an engineering triumph

One Za'abeel consists of two skyscrapers which rise to a height of 235 m (770 ft) and 305 m (1,000 ft), respectively

Dubai is full of eye-catching skyscrapers but the newly completed One Za’abeel, by Japan’s Nikken Sekkei, is sure to stand out even there. The project takes the form of two adjacent towers which support a horizontal bridge section that forms the world’s longest cantilever.

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Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

Following the sneak preview of its upcoming residential tower last month, Mercedes-Benz has now fully unveiled the ambitious project, officially revealing what the supertall skyscraper will actually look like.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lif… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

World’s first jet suit race is slated for February 28

Gentlemen, start your turbines – it’s time to see how these spectacular next-gen personal flight devices look and perform in the fire of competition. Gravity Industries has announced the world’s first jet suit race is happening in less than a month.Con… Continue reading World’s first jet suit race is slated for February 28

Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world’s new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status