Burj Al Alam

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Burj Al Alam, Proposed skyscraper in Business Bay, Dubai.

The Burj al-Alam building design featured 108 floors reaching 510 meters high with a crystal flower shape and six structural petals formation.

Construction of this Fortune Group development started in November 2006 but halted in 2009 during the global financial crisis.

The architectural design by Nikken Sekkei incorporated elements from both Arabian rose patterns and Japanese Zen principles in its structural composition.

The building plan allocated 74 floors for offices, incorporated a retail section at ground level, and reserved 27 floors for hotel facilities.

The tower crown section contained six stories dedicated to specialized amenities including a Turkish bath and elevated garden spaces.

Location: Emirate of Dubai

Architects: Nikken Sekkei

Architectural style: high-tech architecture

Floors above the ground: 108

Elevators: 30

GPS coordinates: 25.18150,55.27300

Latest update: May 17, 2025 23:30

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