DUBAI | Al Yaqoub Tower | 330m | 1083ft | 72 fl | U/C

Stephan23 · August 4th, 2006, 06:07 PM

Name: AL YACUOB TOWER
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
Floors: 72
Height: 330m
Use: Hotel+Com
Construction Start: 2006
Construction End: 2008

Stephan23 · August 4th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Update by Imre 04.08.2006

saeed · April 18th, 2009, 10:25 PM

This one

Dan Hochhaus · April 18th, 2009, 11:54 PM

But again: that photo is from 04.08.2006, with construction still at underground level. The model of the clocktower was removed later from the signboard, as you can see at the bottom of this pic from June 2008, brought by malec at post #332:

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Saeed, have you recently seen the model next to the board again? If not, changes of the top section are most likely and everything is possible IMO.

***AltinD*** · April 19th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Hochhaus

But again: that photo is from 04.08.2006, with construction still at underground level. The model of the clocktower was removed later from the signboard, as you can see at the bottom of this pic from June 2008, brought by malec at post #332:

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Saeed, have you recently seen the model next to the board again? If not, changes of the top section are most likely and everything is possible IMO.

Even the rest of the board was removed last year and those tags have been placed on the tower itself.

saeed · April 19th, 2009, 09:26 PM

then u know what, really this is getting boring!!! another normal super tall on SZR!

westisbest · August 4th, 2006, 06:25 PM

looks like big ben in Westminster

radiant_city · December 6th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westisbest

looks like big ben in Westminster

And that is precisely why it made me smile the moment I saw it.

saeed · December 7th, 2008, 06:15 PM

I think its just about 250 meter hieght.
Its growing quitley among the other super talls on SZR.
It will certainly look distinguished and eye catching.
Another 80 meters to go!!

Stephan23 · August 4th, 2006, 06:34 PM

Here's the article:

Big row derails Dubai Big Ben
Monday, 09 January 2006

Plans to build a 60-storey replica of London’s Big Ben tower in the middle of Dubai, look to have been scuppered after disagreements between Dubai Municipality Planning Department, and the developer.

The building may now have to be redesigned, after the Municipality rejected plans for a clock face on the tower, mimicking that on the houses of Parliament - Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the tower, according to a report in construction Week magazine.

Work has already begun on the site for the building, which is to be built close to Dubai International Financial Centre, off Sheikh Zayed Road. The $60 million contract is being managed by Arabian Construction Company, according to Construction Week.

The building was initially rejected by the Planning Authority, which pressured the developer to relocate it to Nakheel’s International City development, according to the report.

A ‘letter of no objection’ was then obtained by the developer from the Palace of Westminster in London. But now the authority is refusing to grant permission for the clock face on the building, according to Construction Week.

“The project was delayed because of a design row over the clock. Although the building will have similarities to the Big Ben tower, it will not bear the clock face and will not be called Big Ben.

It will be a 60-storey residential building,” ACC director Wassim Merhebi told the magazine. The London original is just under 100 metres tall, but the Dubai tower will three times as big.

Jack Rabbit Slim · August 4th, 2006, 10:42 PM

This is just getting riddiculous, Dubai is quickly gaining a repuation as the Rip-off capital of the world.

They seem to have far too much money to spend so they order a shit load of skyscrapers to be built without even considering whether tennants are available, then they go and decide that making giant replicas of Big Ben, Eiffel tower, Leaning tower of Pisa etc etc will gain them international recognition or something....

You're trying to put yourselves on the map, we get it, ok?!!!

It's like they can't find their own sense of character so they have to steal everyone elses!

Indyman · August 5th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Rabbit Slim

This is just getting riddiculous, Dubai is quickly gaining a repuation as the Rip-off capital of the world.

They seem to have far too much money to spend so they order a shit load of skyscrapers to be built without even considering whether tennants are available, then they go and decide that making giant replicas of Big Ben, Eiffel tower, Leaning tower of Pisa etc etc will gain them international recognition or something....

You're trying to put yourselves on the map, we get it, ok?!!!

It's like they can't find their own sense of character so they have to steal everyone elses!

I have to agree. Dubai is wonderful and has lots of building that are unique and spectacular but building like this I dont like.

european · August 5th, 2006, 01:37 AM

Wow, what a bloody rip off.

Its like slap on the face.

trooper · August 5th, 2006, 01:54 AM

big ben deluxe, but high

***Krazy*** · August 5th, 2006, 03:20 AM

btw.. talking about imitating towers... how's this?

Burj Al Arab to safeguard its famous look

Those wanting to copy the design of Dubai’s famous Burj Al Arab hotel can do so – as long as nobody claims they are officially linked to the hotel.

Several tourism bosses in England are now using the iconic design of the structure to create similar hotels.

The latest attempt is in the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool where construction of a Burj lookalike will take place in a bid to bring a bit of glitz and glamour to the ailing resort town.

Lancashire has seen the amount of tourists dramatically decline since the glory days of the 1950s and 1960s and tourism officials are doing all they can to boost its image.

A spokeswoman for the Burj Al Arab in Dubai said they were happy with the situation but will always do everything to protect the reputation of the hotel.

She said: “It is clearly a compliment to the achievement of Burj Al Arab, which inspires creativity among designers all around the world. However, we do intend to maintain Burj Al Arab as a truly unique experience.” Blackpool historian James Batchelor, who has written several books on the seaside resort said the Burj Al Arab idea had already grabbed several headlines.

He said: “I have to be honest and admit that Blackpool is very different from Dubai. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that they are both by the sea.

“But the tourism bosses in Blackpool are sick and tired of being labelled as a downmarket destination and are doing something about it.

“That is why they have copied the Burj Al Arab hotel. If you are trying to go upmarket then what better than to copy the world’s most luxurious hotel?

“It got a lot of attention when they announced it, but they did make sure that it was known that it just looks like the Burj and does not actually have anything to do with it on a business level.”

LeCom · August 5th, 2006, 04:15 AM

I like the height, but the design is a joke.

What a waste of resources which, if altered slightly, could've produced an amazing tower.

Let's beat the architect's face with a cinder block.

yerfdog · May 5th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeCom

Let's beat the architect's face with a cinder block.

wo guy

cmoonflyer · August 5th, 2006, 07:16 AM

Nice design ! But too thin ...

Mosaic · August 5th, 2006, 08:20 AM

very small footprint!!!

dubaiflo · August 5th, 2006, 10:27 AM

this one is so damn ugly, but there is still a chance it might turn out better in real life.

actually in find that burj al arab copy much more ridiculous.

August 4th, 2006, 06:07 PM	#1
Stephan23 Bonsai Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 7,138	DUBAI \| Al Yaqoub Tower \| 330m \| 1083ft \| 72 fl \| U/C Name: AL YACUOB TOWER Location: Sheikh Zayed Road Floors: 72 Height: 330m Use: Hotel+Com Construction Start: 2006 Construction End: 2008

April 18th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#4
Dan Hochhaus highrise addicted Join Date: May 2004 Location: Freiburg Posts: 585	But again: that photo is from 04.08.2006, with construction still at underground level. The model of the clocktower was removed later from the signboard, as you can see at the bottom of this pic from June 2008, brought by malec at post #332: . Saeed, have you recently seen the model next to the board again? If not, changes of the top section are most likely and everything is possible IMO. __________________ keep looking upwards

April 19th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#6
saeed KING SAEED III Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 561	then u know what, really this is getting boring!!! another normal super tall on SZR! __________________ Mohammed is the last prophet who was sent after Prophet Jesus by the same one God. born in year 570 (1400+ years ago).He has delivered this important Prophecy; " The time of judgment day and the end of days will not arrive until the People of Arabia(Arabian Gulf Countries) -the simple Shepherds living in the desert- will raise their buildings higher upon the whole world and then higher upon themselves!" In CityScape Dubai 2008 find the prove.....The begining of End of Days has started!!!!!!!

August 4th, 2006, 06:25 PM	#7
westisbest Justice for the 96 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greater Liverpool Posts: 3,671	looks like big ben in Westminster __________________ Liverpool FC 18 League Titles 5 European Cups

December 7th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#9
saeed KING SAEED III Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 561	I think its just about 250 meter hieght. Its growing quitley among the other super talls on SZR. It will certainly look distinguished and eye catching. Another 80 meters to go!! __________________ Mohammed is the last prophet who was sent after Prophet Jesus by the same one God. born in year 570 (1400+ years ago).He has delivered this important Prophecy; " The time of judgment day and the end of days will not arrive until the People of Arabia(Arabian Gulf Countries) -the simple Shepherds living in the desert- will raise their buildings higher upon the whole world and then higher upon themselves!" In CityScape Dubai 2008 find the prove.....The begining of End of Days has started!!!!!!!

August 4th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#2
Stephan23 Bonsai Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 7,138	Update by Imre 04.08.2006

April 18th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#3
saeed KING SAEED III Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 561	This one __________________ Mohammed is the last prophet who was sent after Prophet Jesus by the same one God. born in year 570 (1400+ years ago).He has delivered this important Prophecy; " The time of judgment day and the end of days will not arrive until the People of Arabia(Arabian Gulf Countries) -the simple Shepherds living in the desert- will raise their buildings higher upon the whole world and then higher upon themselves!" In CityScape Dubai 2008 find the prove.....The begining of End of Days has started!!!!!!!

August 4th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#10
Stephan23 Bonsai Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 7,138	Here's the article: Big row derails Dubai Big Ben Monday, 09 January 2006 Plans to build a 60-storey replica of London’s Big Ben tower in the middle of Dubai, look to have been scuppered after disagreements between Dubai Municipality Planning Department, and the developer. The building may now have to be redesigned, after the Municipality rejected plans for a clock face on the tower, mimicking that on the houses of Parliament - Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the tower, according to a report in construction Week magazine. Work has already begun on the site for the building, which is to be built close to Dubai International Financial Centre, off Sheikh Zayed Road. The $60 million contract is being managed by Arabian Construction Company, according to Construction Week. The building was initially rejected by the Planning Authority, which pressured the developer to relocate it to Nakheel’s International City development, according to the report. A ‘letter of no objection’ was then obtained by the developer from the Palace of Westminster in London. But now the authority is refusing to grant permission for the clock face on the building, according to Construction Week. “The project was delayed because of a design row over the clock. Although the building will have similarities to the Big Ben tower, it will not bear the clock face and will not be called Big Ben. It will be a 60-storey residential building,” ACC director Wassim Merhebi told the magazine. The London original is just under 100 metres tall, but the Dubai tower will three times as big.

August 4th, 2006, 10:42 PM	#11
Jack Rabbit Slim Furnulum pani nolo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 3,609	This is just getting riddiculous, Dubai is quickly gaining a repuation as the Rip-off capital of the world. They seem to have far too much money to spend so they order a shit load of skyscrapers to be built without even considering whether tennants are available, then they go and decide that making giant replicas of Big Ben, Eiffel tower, Leaning tower of Pisa etc etc will gain them international recognition or something.... You're trying to put yourselves on the map, we get it, ok?!!! It's like they can't find their own sense of character so they have to steal everyone elses! __________________ Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.

August 5th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#13
european Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 1,152	Wow, what a bloody rip off. Its like slap on the face.

August 5th, 2006, 01:54 AM	#14
trooper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 144	big ben deluxe, but high

August 5th, 2006, 03:20 AM	#15
*Krazy* Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 13,664	btw.. talking about imitating towers... how's this? Burj Al Arab to safeguard its famous look Those wanting to copy the design of Dubai’s famous Burj Al Arab hotel can do so – as long as nobody claims they are officially linked to the hotel. Several tourism bosses in England are now using the iconic design of the structure to create similar hotels. The latest attempt is in the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool where construction of a Burj lookalike will take place in a bid to bring a bit of glitz and glamour to the ailing resort town. Lancashire has seen the amount of tourists dramatically decline since the glory days of the 1950s and 1960s and tourism officials are doing all they can to boost its image. A spokeswoman for the Burj Al Arab in Dubai said they were happy with the situation but will always do everything to protect the reputation of the hotel. She said: “It is clearly a compliment to the achievement of Burj Al Arab, which inspires creativity among designers all around the world. However, we do intend to maintain Burj Al Arab as a truly unique experience.” Blackpool historian James Batchelor, who has written several books on the seaside resort said the Burj Al Arab idea had already grabbed several headlines. He said: “I have to be honest and admit that Blackpool is very different from Dubai. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that they are both by the sea. “But the tourism bosses in Blackpool are sick and tired of being labelled as a downmarket destination and are doing something about it. “That is why they have copied the Burj Al Arab hotel. If you are trying to go upmarket then what better than to copy the world’s most luxurious hotel? “It got a lot of attention when they announced it, but they did make sure that it was known that it just looks like the Burj and does not actually have anything to do with it on a business level.” __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

August 5th, 2006, 04:15 AM	#16
LeCom Shazam Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 831	I like the height, but the design is a joke. What a waste of resources which, if altered slightly, could've produced an amazing tower. Let's beat the architect's face with a cinder block. __________________ keep it scrubbin'

August 5th, 2006, 07:16 AM	#18
cmoonflyer Mainland Sea & Sky Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Changchun Posts: 6,025	Nice design ! But too thin ... __________________ We looked at mountains until dawn, and then when dawn came, it was too pretty for me - there was pink and blue and gold, in the sky, and on icy places, brilliant pink and gold flashes, and the snow was colored too, and I said," Oh," and sighed; and each moment was more beautiful than the one before; and I said, " I love you, Momma." Then I fell asleep in her arms. That was happiness then. - Harold Brodkey

August 5th, 2006, 08:20 AM	#19
Mosaic BANGKOK Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangkok Posts: 13,132	very small footprint!!!

August 5th, 2006, 10:27 AM	#20
dubaiflo visit my homepage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rosenheim,Munich(GER) / Dubai(UAE) / Lazise(I) Posts: 15,895	this one is so damn ugly, but there is still a chance it might turn out better in real life. actually in find that burj al arab copy much more ridiculous. __________________ *Dubai - The Megaprojects - The Video (Version 3 cancelled due to credit crunch)* Check out DJ Flore - upcoming producer and DJ

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