Emaar designs an astonishing new skyline for Dubai


It doesn't get bigger or better than this design, really it doesn't. Designed by Santiago Calatrava Valls, a new iconic destination was unveiled at an exclusive preview in Dubai. With a design that was influenced by the natural contours of the lily flower and the region's Islamic culture, The Pinnacle Room will crown The Tower. Once built it is predicted that The Tower will be Dubai Creek Harbour's most desired residential and leisure destinations in the city.


Words by Lauren Beeching

A scintillating new icon will define Dubai's skyline with Emaar Properties today unveiling the design elements and architectural features of a magnificent tower in the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, personally chose the design by renowned Spanish/Swiss neo-futuristic architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter Santiago Calatrava Valls, from an international design pitch for this new landmark. The Tower will serve as the vivacious core of Dubai Creek Harbour, a 6 sq km world-class development that is twice the size of Downtown Dubai and will be located 10 minutes from the Dubai International Airport.

The Tower

Santiago Calatrava Valls spoke about his incredibly striving design "From the beginning, my team and I have tried to put the best of us into this project, since it is very special and is a great honour to participate. The collaboration with such a prestigious firm as Emaar Properties makes it even more exciting and demanding. The design has clear reference to the classic art from the past and the culture of the place while serving as a great technological achievement."

The design will be finalised once an intricate wind tunnel testing has taken place and all mandatory seismic testing. Every detail of The Tower is designed and being developed to the highest international standards of safety, from the choice of materials to the technology being used.

The Tower

To celebrate The Tower, lighting on the structure will emphasise the 'flower bud' design as a floating element at the top, serving as a beacon of light at night. The structural core and tension cables will be gently and dynamically illuminated and movement lighting will be used to enhance not only the visitor experience but also the view from outside.

The Tower also takes into consideration environmental and sustainability features that will serve as major industry benchmarks. Aspects such as designing an environment-friendly tram service to be integrated for easy access and on-foot visitors have many access points on to the plaza. A number of green corridors are envisaged for pedestrian access and effortless connectivity with Dubai Creek Harbour.

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