I found this on a SOM brouschure:

Name: Unknown
Floors: 60
Height: ??? m
Use: Mixed
Architect: SOM
Status: Proposed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/altind/P1000792.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/altind/P1000809.jpg

Lets hope this is more then just a proposal.

i think i can remember this one.. wait i will search...
this one maybe?

i thouht...but it looks different and other architect:

http://aiany.org/designawards/2003/projects/jpegs/077a.jpg

NO, @the last two posts.

its called Park Plaza and is 65F. No SOM tower here Im afraid. Its by Cox out of Australia and its the same team(developer and architect) who did Park place

well thats some thing at least. Hope the SOM tower can turn up some where eles

65 floors, not bad!!

now that could be good or bad news.

the SOM tower is proposed for kuwait as well, check the render it is amazing.

good good
i can't find info on any project on the website though :(
http://www.cox.com.au

But it's under construction??

just drove past thise site tonight and the area has been cordoned off and there appears to be some work already underway. Now we have to wait for the render. :D

well
i think the only thing on the site right now seem to be office containers
they obviously belong to bin zayed contracting

but why is the site boarded then?

hmm
yesterday night there was a structure of what should be a sign board soon
pretty massive thing!

the building on the signboard or the signboard itself :D ?

lol
only the structure :D

i mean the board itself, it's big

^ This one:

http://tinypic.com/jsd5w5.jpg

exactly
and sa boy is right

in the background you can see the container with the arabian construction company logo
they also build park place

yes, it's park plaza!

park plaza, park place.. same company...

interesting.
well another, bit of a spire and 300m :D

park plaza, park place.. same company...

You guys need a lot of imagination to find a name for all your towers :lol:

indeed. we have some towers with the same name :D

yeah you right dubaiflo there tower with the same name like Burj dubai and Dubai tower

bad news
this structure we thought it would be for the sign board has become even bigger
it seems to be a new advertisment board for any shitty product

I think what dubai-lover is saying in english is that the sign board is not for the construction but rather a billboard to advertise products which dubai lover may already be using :D

lol

but the site is already fenced?

Strange, that big thing in there is indeed a advertising billboard. :bash:

Why is this U/C status??

here we go

this one may now be called rolex tower, designed by som
and yes it has the design we know from the cityscape 2005 brochure

renders can be found here
http://www.dcc-group.com

shall we change the name

i suggest to wait for what will happen to the site

Now, this is a nice tower. Shame Birmingham is too scared to build any good imposers at the mo :( I'll look into this building to get some info for you guys.

Only 53 floors??

edit

that's so weird
time will tell

it will.

rolex tower... does that go along with the branding idea we heard of for a few times now.

The site is being cleared and SWISSBORING has already started bringing equipments and machineries on site. Let's wait and see if Park Plazza or Rolex Tower will be build there.

One thing is for sure, if a DCC sticker or board apear there, it will be for sure the ROLEX Tower.

so go and put a DCC sticker on the fence altin.

I found this on a SOM brouschure:

Name: Unknown
Floors: 60
Height: ??? m
Use: Mixed
Architect: SOM
Status: Proposed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/altind/P1000792.jpg

^^ in the first pic it looks that park plaza will be much bigger than 21st Century

is this even under c? we need an update

^^ what r u talking about?

today:
The site is being cleared and SWISSBORING has already started bringing equipments and machineries on site. Let's wait and see if Park Plazza or Rolex Tower will be build there.

One thing is for sure, if a DCC sticker or board apear there, it will be for sure the ROLEX Tower.

27.01.2007 By Imre (but he isn't sure)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5673/photo038ux0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5012/photo039yh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Completelly different thing. That is a construction site in DIFC.

^^ Completelly different thing. That is a construction site in DIFC.

sorry..yes, I changed names.. I meant Park Towers by Damac because from the road I saw a small sign over there...

This aerea has actually 2 plots and not just one, and that might explain the clash between Park Plazza and Rolex.

The site where they started working, is the one next to Damas Tower, while the other site next to it, still has the ACC site offices in there. I think ROLEX tower willbe build next to Damas and Park Plazza will be build on the next plot facing the 21st Century tower, oposite the service road in between.

If this is confirmed, then the thread has to be amended to ROLEX Tower and maybe open e separate thread for Park Plazza.

:cheers:

Not that bad info :okay: :cheers2:

14.02.2007

Rolex Tower plot , next to 21st Century Tower

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3624/photo091hg4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/774/photo090ht1.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo090ht1.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8246/photo092ih9.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo092ih9.jpg)http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/62/photo093xr5.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo093xr5.jpg)

14.02.2007 (anyone should make a new thread for one of the two towers)

unnamed plot between Rolex Tower and Damas Tower

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/6917/photo094gs5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/9360/photo095vh5.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo095vh5.jpg)http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/1202/photo096fb1.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo096fb1.jpg)

65F Park Plaza
http://www.woodsbagot.com.au/images/Projects/I983.jpg

great
finally this one starts

^^ Dennis, don't be confused by Stephan's posts; no offence to anybody but please listen to the people that knows well the aerea. Park Plazza by Woods Bagot will not be starting in there in a long, long time.

There are two plots in between DAMAS and 21st Century towers, and construction is starting on ROLEX TOWER designed by SOM. The plot where it will be build is next to DAMAS Tower 1 and the site is cleared and SWISSBORING is already mobilised and ready to start (Pictures on Post 46). At the same time, the site offices for the contractors of Rolex Tower, are located right in the middle of the adjanced plot, where Park Plazza is belived to be build; that's why I'm saying PP it will not be build there soon.

However exist a very small possibility that both SOM and Woods Bagot bid for the same project, used to be called Park Plazza and the SOM design was choosen and then the project was renamed to ROLEX Tower.

Whatever the case, please RENAME this thread to ROLEX TOWER, 53F, mixed use and close the other thread with the same name, or you can just merge in here the posts from overthere.

thanks for clearing that one up...

I think this now clears everything:

http://gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10105175.html


http://gulfnews.com/images/07/02/17/18_bz_rolex_tower_4.jpg

Rolex lends name to new tower in Dubai

By Ivan Gale, Staff Reporter


Dubai: The world's top watch brand is lending its name for a new 63-story mixed-use tower along Shaikh Zayed Road.

The Rolex Tower will be built by Ahmad Seddiqi and Sons, a real estate developer and the exclusive retailer of Rolex's premium watches in the region.

Patrick Heiniger, Rolex CEO, who was on hand at the cornerstone-laying ceremony yesterday, said Rolex's involvement in the project is by name alone and the watchmaker did not participate in financing or designing the project.

Features

A tall, slender building with an all-glass facade, the structure will house ground floor retail outlets, 30 floors of commercial space, and 23 floors of residential apartments, topped by several floors of penthouses. It will be completed by the end of 2009.

Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) has been selected as general contractor for the building, which will be located a few blocks from 21st Century Tower in the heart of the high-value Shaikh Zayed Road area.

This the second development DCC has worked on with Ahmad Seddiqi and Sons. In 2004 they completed the Capricorn Tower, also along Shaikh Zayed Road, with 36,000 square metres of built-up space.

Rolex Tower was designed by the Chicago firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, designers of Burj Dubai and London's Canary Wharf. The value of the project was not disclosed.

The Dubai-based watch retailer's relationship with Rolex goes back a half-century, when Ahmad Seddiqi secured exclusive agreements to merchandise Rolex, Omega and other Swiss watches in the Gulf.

^^ Dennis, don't be confused by Stephan's posts; no offence to anybody but please listen to the people that knows well the aerea. Park Plazza by Woods Bagot will not be starting in there in a long, long time.

There are two plots in between DAMAS and 21st Century towers, and construction is starting on ROLEX TOWER designed by SOM. The plot where it will be build is next to DAMAS Tower 1 and the site is cleared and SWISSBORING is already mobilised and ready to start (Pictures on Post 46). At the same time, the site offices for the contractors of Rolex Tower, are located right in the middle of the adjanced plot, where Park Plazza is belived to be build; that's why I'm saying PP it will not be build there soon.

However exist a very small possibility that both SOM and Woods Bagot bid for the same project, used to be called Park Plazza and the SOM design was choosen and then the project was renamed to ROLEX Tower.

Whatever the case, please RENAME this thread to ROLEX TOWER, 53F, mixed use and close the other thread with the same name, or you can just merge in here the posts from overthere.

Actually Park Plaza is in with the DM and due for approval ASAP so they expect to be U/C by years end after all the enabeling works,piling,shoring etc

Take the other closed Rolex Tower thread to the Thread Archive!!! THX

look how much taller than 21st cen it looks :rofl:

so we have a totally new design for park plaza, making it rolex tower, and it is next to Damas1.

^^ No, No, silly boy: The Park Plazza by Bin Drai Enterprices (same developer as Park Place) will be build next to Rolex Tower, facing 21st Century.



;) :D

i'll have a look at this in person in April.

all your opinions and articles make me :weird:

Flo, why are you confused? ;) :D

Here, this is what they are trying to say and from what I can understand, I think this is probably the case.....

http://i9.tinypic.com/2uiivbp.jpg

Is that better now? :)

^^ Face i understood but it was very confusing before.

LOL.... I agree.... Hopefully this will help to make it clear for the others who are confused :)

corecto mondo

Rolex CEO, guest of honour at cornerstone ceremony for Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons' new Rolex Tower

Mr. Patrick Heiniger, Chief Executive Officer of Rolex SA, will take the ceremonial trowel to lay the cornerstone for the new 63-storey Rolex Tower today on Sheikh Zayed Road.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 18 - 2007 at 16:34 PRESS RELEASE

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/6/35886-rolextower.jpg
(from left to right): Mr. Abdallah Yabroudi, Managing Director of Dubai Contracting Company, Mr. Abdulmagied Seddiqi, Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons, Mr. Patrick Heiniger, Chief Executive Officer of Rolex SA, Mr. Hans Hauser, Consular General - Swiss consulate

Principal attendees at the event will include Mr. Abdulmagied Seddiqi and Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi of Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons, developers of the tower, Mr. Abdallah H. Yabroudi, Managing Director of Dubai Contracting Company, turnkey contractors for the building, as well as His Excellency the Swiss Consul General.

Much like the brand name it proudly carries, the Rolex Tower will be an embodiment of perfection, setting new standards in taste, elegance and functionality. The Rolex Tower will be an outstanding place to live, work, and shop. The luxurious ground floor and mezzanine will house a variety of high-class retail facilities. Offices will occupy the next 30 floors, giving new meaning to quality in working environments.

Atop the offices will be 23 floors of superb residential rental apartments, while ultra-elite penthouses will enjoy their traditional place of prestige at the top. This slim, beautiful, 63-storey glass monument will be Dubai's new achievement in architectural elegance. The Rolex Tower was designed by the Chicago firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), which has a world-class reputation for mega-projects.

Architects of London's Canary Wharf and of Burj Dubai, SOM are widely recognized for design excellence.

The turnkey construction contract for the Rolex Tower has been awarded to the Dubai Contracting Company (DCC), a firm with an excellent international reputation. The Rolex tower is expected to be completed in less than 24 months.

The Rolex Tower is the largest and most ambitious of Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons' real estate developments to date. It will enhance the company's reputation as a significant contributor to the skyline of Sheikh Zayed Road.

It will also symbolically unite Time and Place, the two realms of Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons business activities - the retail network of legendary timepieces and development of distinguished real estate projects.

did Adrian Smith designed this tower ?

we have here two rendrng which one that rolex tower?

Lots of new towers are being built in Dubai. I have seen many wonderful towers and this is another one.

The project board is UP, but it is on the back of the site, facing DIFC. :weird:

^^ this is still confusing .. hehe..

^^ Maybe they want to "advertise" it to the 206-driving crowd, staying in the nearby 21st Century Tower. :tongue2:

there is no board yet , but they use the whole site between the 21st Century and Damas Towers

^^ What do you mean: The board is empty with no tags and renders attached or do you mean that you didn't see any board on site?

If it's the later, then you were checking from the SZR side.

The board is erected on the back of the site, facing ETA's Liberty Star in DIFC and positioned on the corner near the parking building of DAMAS 1.

I just saw the SZR side but there is no board , I will see the back of the site again.

^^ Yup, the board is on the back, near the DAMAS 1 Parking building. ;)

I checked today ,yes, there is a board but still empty :)

04/May/2007

ROLEX TOWER,

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/429/imresolt045ad8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2650/imresolt046sx8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8374/imresolt047ba3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

4 basement levels in SZR???

Maybe only the parking building at the back (to which that board belongs) will have those, while the tower itself might only have 1 or none.

i agree this is only for the parking building.. but on the other hand the new conrad has three basement levels as well?

the tower is 235m tall as per SOM

check pics at http://www.som.com/content.cfm/rolex_tower

the tower is 235m tall as per SOM

check pics at http://www.som.com/content.cfm/rolex_tower
Looks like SOM have a new webpage.

Here we go:

http://i7.tinypic.com/6fhw0o5.jpg

ok dont get me wrong the tower looks good but why is it only 235m? I mean this is the 3rd tower on SZR to be above 60F and not even come close to 250m...first the Tiara united towers and now this one...y? I guess the design compensates for its shortness!

R

It's because they don't have a massive pole on top to gain height, like 21st C tower.

235m is not that bad. Tower has no spire!! Looks a bit like the NY towers!!

235m is not that bad. Tower has no spire!! Looks a bit like the NY towers!!

The boxiness of the tower gives it that American feel...

I like it.....dubai has enough landmarky towers, they need to make it a little more corporate, and this is a good start

22/June/2007

Rolex Tower

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4762/imresolt156ua3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7237/imresolt153os0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6628/imresolt154xt7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3195/imresolt155hc3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In one of Joobn's Burj Dubai pictures from his balcony, it could be seen that for the parking of Rolex Tower they have already made the perimeter wall and dug up the pit, even using extra reinforcement struts to keep the walls stable. It is interesting becouse they don't seam to have dug up the site of the tower itself yet.

The "aliens" have landed here today... :cheers:

Are they digging the site for the "tower"?

^^ No, that was the job of the excavators.

Are they digging the site for the "tower"?

No, they would be spewing out jets of "concrete". :runaway:

Yeah go ahead with this one.. I like the design. It will blend with the Damas twins..

Altin what is happening? there was no proper excavation?

^^ SZR towers don't usually have underground floors, you know that. ;)

swiss boring is playrole for ROLEX TOWER ....i saw it eveywhere even on RTA projects . from ma oponion they faster like other major contractors (same like dec, middle east , holland , arabtech ...etc )

^^ SZR towers don't usually have underground floors, you know that. ;)

I do but there has been nothing on this one, did they do piling that fast?

Pouring the concrete now?

^^ Now as in ... 2 weeks ago. ;)

18/October/2007


http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9145/imresolt026lm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

02/Nov/2007

Rolex Tower

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5152/imresolt081ag7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6100/imresolt082jw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/5885/imresolt083db3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

WOW rising already :eek:

iam so optimist on this tower to finish early ..

Any board? :nuts::soon:

still nothing , just an old one without render.

Any board? :nuts::soon:

Why is that needed? We know how this tower looks like.

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Oh, yes! :bash:

But the render on the board is offical! ^^

^^ The same render is on the website of the company that it's constructing it as well.

is this the site ?
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6687/imresolt026lm7fd9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Yes. ... and it is above ground already (the rebars)

thanks AltinD. can't wait for the next update

22/November/2007

Rolex Tower

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8854/imresolt52pg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

the SZR is getting to look insane, the damas towers are perfect IMO and next to them they are building another nearly perfect tower the rolex, not just a filler like it is in other cities usual.

OFFTOPIC: what will be build between the rolex and 21 century?

btw they should remove the al kewakeb buildings and build instead of them 3 fine new towers.

^^ It will be build a 200+ meters tall Park Plazza, designed by Australia's Wood Bagot. Same developer as of Park Place.

BTW, the building seams to have 2 central cores positioned on the ages of the structure. It can even bee seen on Imre's pic.

^^ It will be build a 200+ meters tall Park Plazza, designed by Australia's Wood Bagot. Same developer as of Park Place.

Bin Drai Enterprises?

still nothing in that plot , Rolex Towers contractor using the plot now.

ahhh the park plaza. i thought that the rolex replaced it...oops i missed imres post...sorry my fault

28/December/2007

Rolex Tower


http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/296/imresolt058lj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7292/imresolt059kw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

25/January/2008

Rolex Tower

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8092/imresolt38cy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

07/March/2008

Rolex Tower

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2439/imresolt048ck8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4332/imresolt049ww4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

What again is the reason for this being called rolex tower?

^^ Because the watch maker ROLEX landed the developer the rights to the name. Rolex's CEO was even present in the work starting ceremony.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewie1980/2435129646/sizes/o/

according to this one, the tower has reached about the 10th floor

^^ That's correct

Wow, nice progress!!! :okay:

this is the best [i mean best built, quaility of materials looks magnificent!!] building i have ever seen being built in dubai!

What is being built next to Dusit Hotel? Seems like 2 boards are laying on the ground on that plot when you look at the image which is linked?

8/May/2008

Liberty House, Park Towers, Rolex Tower

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6494/imresolt058kf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

as someone said, it looks like a NY tower as its proper name also does. lol

May 30th, Imre

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2540809478_c71171729b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2539988855_0cb6aa0844.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2539988611_0eaba041aa.jpg?v=0

In floor 15 !! Great speed :eek:

And the parking area in 8F... Tower in 18F

The clkadding panels have arrived on site. I saw 2 crates with panels, the glass seamed like light blue. Probably would be similar to those of Burj Dubai

Cladding has started.

Thanks for the info AltinD !

aren't the towers too close together ????

^^ Well yeah, but not closer then any of the other 50 or so towers in the area and certanly noit as close as they seam in the pictures.

Cladding has started.

Just saw it yestarday , whataa quility :)

what do expect from SOM, they always get the best

i except you :D

best looking facade in Dubai, simply stunning

We need a proof!!!

You can see the Rolex Tower in this image (taken by Old Town Resident on 16 July 2008). Although it is small, you can at least see the construction progress.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2prvfqv.jpg

best looking facade in Dubai, simply stunning

TOTALLY AGREED! :yes:

^Stunning and quick, should be near externally complete within a year.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2353/2681126887_58712af229_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2681126945_e0de2c8ccb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2681947142_c63afe37cd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2681127177_08f6a599ce_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2681946860_110bec0c38_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2681946732_ea65ff8c88_o.jpg

Now thats what I call badass cladding:)

Now thats what I call badass cladding:)

I would not use those exact words, but I believe the opinions are the same.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2gwbyon.jpg

In floor 23 ! :eek: thx for the picture !!! :okay:

good speed here

07.08.2008

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2743516656_65b9fde7c1_o.jpg

09/08/2008

http://i33.tinypic.com/2eumwj7.jpg

Facade: :eek::eek::eek:

http://i37.tinypic.com/m8movt.jpg

^^ could please add to title ( SZR ) . Thanks in advance

Great cladding !!! :eek: Nice shot Altin !!!

Am kind of disappointed. Looks cheap up close

The building isn't being water-proofed either :ohno:

^^ It seams waterproffing is needed if stone tiles or cheap cladding is used. High quality Aluminium or all-glass cladding facilitate the ventilation between the panels and the concrete surface, resulting in no humudity condensation.

nice cladding - certainly classier than all the other "gold souk inspired" ones nearby...

^^ It seams waterproffing is needed if stone tiles or cheap cladding is used. High quality Aluminium or all-glass cladding facilitate the ventilation between the panels and the concrete surface, resulting in no humudity condensation.

Still, it's strange how some contractors skip this step, whatever the reason may be :dunno:

^^ You dind't read, did you. Some types of cladding do not require waterproffing of the concrete beneath, because the design provides for ventilation that will not let condensation created behind the panels.

Don't know if this render was posted:

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/1663DubaiWearingItsRolex_pic1.jpg

^^ New-yorkish.

^^ David Child is New Yorker afterall.

Does anyone else think the core should have been in the center of the floorplates? As the image (posted by Malec) shows, the core will stand out at night. In my opinion, it looks really bad. Does the core also extend to the other side of the tower (the side facing the Damac Towers)?

^^ Yes it does.

By the way I just noticed the carpark has the same design as well :)

This tower has 2 separate central cores. I don't think it will be a visual problem because the sides of the tower would be very close to the other 2 towers on the side. Plus I think this allow for separate elevator shafts for the commercial and residential part, which means also separate entrances for them.

I think it is a clever solution and designed with the location and surrounding area in mind.

Saw a picture of the Rolex HQ in Geneva and although the colour of the glass cladding on their building is green, the stryle seems similar to that eing used on the Rolex Tower, Dubai.

http://i44.tinypic.com/2610034.jpg

^^ Interesting, so that's why the facade design was changed. :cheers:

http://i36.tinypic.com/ou3z8z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2861876949_18baaf2f5e_o.jpg

nice speed! ^^:banana:

C/U 16/10/08


http://i34.tinypic.com/abtl6a.jpg

Facade is fast :eek:

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/melkor_gds/IMG_0631.jpg?t=1224548241

because the design is so simple it is a really unique building in dubai and about the cladding ... wow!

So great looking

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/melkor_gds/DSCN0018.jpg?t=1224546823

because the design is so simple it is a really unique building in dubai and about the cladding ... wow!

Another component of the cladding that is so unique is the direction.

Almost every building along Sheikh Zayed Road has colours/lines that run horizontally. This building stands out because the colours/lines run vertically.

Today

http://i37.tinypic.com/34jaat5.jpg

Thanks!!

It is a very good looking tower. Classier than the average one in that area.

November 26th

http://i37.tinypic.com/2qu573k.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/20fopzd.jpg

36th floor !! Good progress here !! :eek:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/3066728169_71022b5651_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/3067568082_f41a11b0e5_o.jpg

09/January/2009

Rolex Tower

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2699/imresolt184yv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Looking good now.

20/February/2009

Rolex Tower

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I like the way the carpark also has the same design :)

These are supreme shots Imre!!! Thanks a lot.

And what a lovely building this one will be. Congrats Dubai.

04/04

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10/April/2009

Rolex Tower

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I really have some problem with the height of this building!!
I know the Angsana twin towers next door are 250m and the Rolex tower is 235 m and its almost taller now and its not finished yet!!!
any one can help?!

From where is the height of 250m from Angsana Twin Towers??

well it still has a long way to go till it reaches the tip of angsana's spires

Still 3 floors to go till the next setback according to this (http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/1663DubaiWearingItsRolex_pic1.jpg) rendering. And another 6 floors above the setback... :cheers:

Makes 9 floors in total and maybe more or less 2 months until topping out (end of June?)!

I got the height of Angsana Twin Towers from Wikipedia. But I agree, they should be less than 250m
Probably 235m or 225

^^ Wikipedia got those from a Construction Week article last year. Probably it is a typo and the real height is 205, as it is likely to be compared with the 21st Century's tower roof that is 190 meters tall.

BTW, I compared on Monday the height from afar but don't remember exactly if it had gone above the spire of Angsana twins or just about to.

^^ Wikipedia got those from a Construction Week article last year. Probably it is a typo and the real height is 205, as it is likely to be compared with the 21st Century's tower roof that is 190 meters tall.
I checked emporis and the towers name Tiara united at 225 m!
now it make sense, as the rolex will be 235m which is higher.
but that means some one should fix wikipedia list, that was really deceiving!! :lol:

I checked emporis and the towers name Tiara united at 225 m!
now it make sense, as the rolex will be 235m which is higher.
but that means some one should fix wikipedia list, that was really deceiving!! :lol:

Tiara united is a tottally different project, isnt it??

jup

Tiara united is a tottally different project, isnt it??

Sorry, I meant Angsana Twin Towers

Taken yesterday by bb4life
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This is not a bad photo.

Cheers.

last pic amazing me ! Thanks Adam ;)

From the french forums Burj Dubai thread
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wow stunning!!!!!!

08/May/2009

Rolex Tower

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Supreme!! Me like what me see.

Thanks Imre

I really like this one. I thought with its height it will not make any difference on SZR skyline, but I think I was really wrong. it roof height with no spire, Its damn tall, no joke!

does anybody the prices there asking for ? and any available floor plans ?

^^ SZR is NOT a freehold area.

Is this mean rent or lease only?!!

Is this mean rent or lease only?!!

yes, only for rent

29/May/2009

Rolex Tower

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ok, how much are they asking for rent ? with a burj view

29/May/2009

Rolex Tower

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This is my first photo....:ohno:
How do I resize it and make it smaller?
Any help please!

05/June/2009

Rolex Tower

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Almost topped out ! :okay:

The central cores have actually topped out and only 2 - 4 (depending from the side which side of the building) floors remain to be done.

Broken glass rains from Rolex Tower

By Mohammed N Al Khan, Staff Reporter
Published: June 21, 2009, 23:07

Dubai: Drivers and road workers were shocked yesterday afternoon after shards of glass rained down upon them from a tower on Shaikh Zayed Road.

At about 3pm yesterday a 3.6 metre by 1.5 metre sheet of glass, being installed on the 50th floor of the Rolex Tower, shattered and its shards showered the Shaikh Zayed service road.

Pedestrians and workers scrambled for cover after hearing a warning call.

The under-construction Rolex Tower is next to the construction site of an RTA Metro station. A worker at the Metro site spotted the glass shattering and was able to yell out a warning before running for cover himself.

Fortunately nobody was injured. The two cars driving by at the time took minor damage; the most severe being a cracked windshield.

Dubai Contracting Company LLC (DCC) is building the tower.

"A sudden gust of wind caused the sheet of glass to slam against the side of the building as it was being lifted to be fitted into place," said Ebrahim Emara, DCC Project Engineer for the Rolex Tower, who was on site at the time of the accident. "The wind also allowed for the debris to be blown beyond the safety cover we had built."

"At first I though it was hail when I heard the cluster of sharp bangs on the roof of the car," said Salahuddin Ghulam, a taxi driver for Metro Taxi whose cab was damaged from the falling shards.

DCC said it will be sure to reimburse the drivers for any damage done to their vehicles.

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10325006.html

R

^^ :runaway:

Really like this tower ... very cool looking indeed. :cheers:

Today

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Thanks for the update!!!

12/07

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24/July/2009

Rolex Tower

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20/August/2009

Rolex Tower

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Thx for the update Imre. The 21st Century tower has a new logo. From which company is it?

Thx for the update Imre. The 21st Century tower has a new logo. From which company is it?

AW Rostamani

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This is wonderful - a great tower!

03/September/2009

Rolex Tower

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topped out??

^^I guess we are so close from that sentence ...

13/September/2009

Rolex Tower

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15/October/2009

Rolex Tower

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03/November/2009

Rolex Tower

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20/November/2009

Islamic Bank Towers,Rolex Tower,Ahmed Khoory Tower

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19/December/2009

Rolex Tower

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25/December/2009

Rolex Tower

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everything looks clean and washed after the rain!

24/01

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cleaning time!
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07/February/2010

Rolex Tower

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19/March/2010

Rolex Tower, crane coming down

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This is actually one of the few well-designed buildings in Dubai. I really like it.

^^ Designed? Appart the facade paterns, what makes this box different from any other box?

^^ Nothing. It is just a good looking box thanks to the facade that fills a previously empty plot.

ha. If thats all it takes to make a well designed building, then being an arcitect is gonna b a peice of cake!

Sunday

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What a great shot!!!!!!!!!

Thanq u AltinD!!

:okay: Thanks AltinD

Completed

03/May/2010

Rolex Tower

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Dubai Contracting Company selected as the turnkey contractor

# Gulf News Report | Published: 00:00 November 8, 2010

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Residents of the Rolex Tower can enjoy IP TV and video on demand, complemented by high speed wireless access.

* Image Credit: Supplied picture

Dubai: Seddiqi & Sons Investment, the real estate arm of the UAE's leading timepiece retailer, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, Sunday launched the Rolex Tower on Shaikh Zayed Road near the DIFC, the first of its kind in the Middle East and the only branded Rolex Tower globally not owned and managed by the watchmaker itself.

The Rolex Tower is the result of the 50-year partnership between Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Rolex, the international watchmaker.

Created by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the architects behind the Burj Khalifa and Canary Wharf, the Rolex Tower in Dubai offers 25 floors of two-and three-bedroom apartments, including two penthouses, as well as 31 levels of commercial space, and a ground floor for retail offerings. The Rolex Tower's design, finish, views and services are the hallmarks of its status as the premiere address in the heart of the city's business district.

"This venture marks Rolex's first endorsement of the Middle East's property sector, and to be entrusted with the Rolex brand is a testament to the company's collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons over the last 50 years. The launch of the Rolex Tower demonstrates our conviction that quality and service are among the most vital considerations whether buying a watch, finding a home, or building a business," Abdul Hamid Seddiqi, Vice-Chairman, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, said in a statement.

The materials and expertise deployed in constructing the Rolex Tower underscore the nature of the building, with 40,000 metres of aluminium and glass being used for the exterior, 3,385 tonnes of steel and 29,150 cubic metres of concrete underpinning all baths and public areas. Residents can enjoy IP TV and video on demand, complemented by high speed wireless access, while businesses in the Rolex Tower will make use of keyless entry, controlled floor access and secure, generous onsite parking.

Bruno Meier, Rolex Managing Director, took part in the official launch of the Rolex Tower and said, "More than half a century of working with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has confirmed that the Middle East is a key growth destination for the Rolex brand. The Rolex Tower, as the first of its kind in the region, reflects our shared commitment to a lifestyle encompassing precision, elegance and reliability."

Calling card

With its lobby as the ‘calling card' for the new Rolex Tower, the dedicated entrance is complemented with a bespoke artwork by Dubai-based artist James Clar of the Traffic gallery, entitled Soundwave. The seven-metre polished stainless steel sculpture represents the actual waveform of a human voice saying ‘Rolex Tower' and is suspended 2.5 metres above the lobby of the new building.

Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) who had previously completed the Capricorn Tower among other landmarks on Shaikh Zayed road was selected as the turn-key contractor for the building.

Abdullah Yabroudi, CEO of DCC said, "Our mandate was to achieve the highest levels of distinction from both a residential and commercial perspective, and to create the benchmark in our portfolio of turn-key properties.

"With custom-designed interiors, superior materials and a unique architectural design, the Rolex Tower is a work of art that is reflective of the impeccable standards that have been set by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons."

Gulf News (http://gulfnews.com/business/property/uae/seddiqi-launches-first-branded-rolex-tower-1.707917)