Dubai is all about the tallest, biggest, and the longest- isn’t it? The country is already home to the world’s tallest tower, the world’s largest inflatable bouncy castle, the world’s biggest mall and many more. But now, there’s going to be an addition to this list of superlatives and it’s coming in the form of luxury homes. Yes, you read that right! Dubai will soon be home to the world’s largest residential building. Here’s what you can expect to see at one of the world’s most prominent landmarks.
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Prominent Dubai developer Al Habtoor Group, announced the launch of Habtoor Tower. This will be the largest residential building in the world with ultra-luxurious living facilities. The sustainable, landmark building will be one the largest in the world and is set to have its address at Al Habtoor City, which was officially launched in 2016. Nestled on Sheikh Zayed Road, along the Dubai Water Canal, residents can also enjoy stunning views of the Burj Khalifa.
The mastermind behind Burj Al Arab, Dubai International Airport Terminals 1 and 3, the Abu Dhabi’s Officers’ Club, and many projects, Al Habtoor Group said that the new building will be built with innovative, creative, and selective construction techniques.
Khalaf Al Habtoor, founding chairman of Al Habtoor Group, said: “As a former builder/contractor, I am excited to be driving the first piles of the project into the ground and revealing some of the novel technical details of the construction techniques used in the Habtoor Tower, and very proud that it will be delivered at the highest quality in record time.”
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Spanning a whopping 3,517,313 square feet across 81 floors, the Habtoor Tower will have 1,701 keys and is expected to be completed in 36 months. Speaking about the unique techniques used for the upcoming project, Al Habtoor said: “This tower is unique in every aspect and can be considered a learning curve for all contractors in the region. We have challenged engineers and architects to deliver what we do best in Dubai and the UAE; an architectural masterpiece!”
One of the techniques Al Habtoor said involves drilling an 80-metre-deep barrette; (Deep Piling Foundation system) coupled with a plunge steel column 15 metres high. This will allow the main contractor to start the super structure construction immediately while saving six months of construction time. Besides, the tower will be built using the highest steel in the construction industry 600 MPa, for the first time in the UAE. This also means less usage of steel reinforcement bars, hence the lowest carbon emission.
In addition, the new construction technique has led to a a substantial saving in Co? emission, said Al Habtoor. “This new project befits our country’s vision to always be at the forefront of innovation, responsible development and preserving our world for the next generations,” Al Habtoor concluded.
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