#COMPLETED: Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai), 162F Mixed-Use, 828m (DBD)

[andysimo123]

There was a guy in Manchester (where i live) who got one of the crane drivers to get a few pics for him but that was on a project Manchester. Maybe one of you guys could get lucky with a construction worker who works on the site. Always a possiblty if its hard to get pics.

I think a camera with a zome will do the job if tried from Dusit Hotel or any building which are U/C next to Burj Dubai

[Krazy]

residences 2 is just the left most 3 towers of residents 1 !

[Trances]

thats what i though glad you agree

[Dubai-Lover]

you're right
the so called res 2 pic is just stretched and looks a bit different, but after a closer look it turns out it's a sequence of the whole residences 1 pic!
will delete it

[dazz]

new burj dubai drawing at SSP http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?2063133
it looks totally different than previous, but still only 705m, they should update the height also...

[Dubai-Lover]

nice drawing. looks much more massive now. so excited about final heigth

[Krazy]

[Dubai-Lover]

now this gives us at least an impression of how it might look like
such stuff is very rare

[Dubai-Lover]

a whopping new render
this is the stuff i love

Emaar presents Burj Dubai to global industry professionals in New York
The Burj Dubai, a dramatic testament to Dubai's faith in the future, will serve as a metaphor for chroniclers when the world's tallest building will be viewed and discussed by public officials, academics and industry professionals at the prestigious Urban Land Institute (ULI) Fall Meeting in New York.



An artist rendering of the Burj Dubai District which features the Burj Dubai, The Dubai Mall, the Old Town, The Boulevard, The Residences, parkland, lake and other marvellous elements within Emaar's iconic urban development next to Sheikh Zayed Road.

The event begins today and concludes on November 5, 2004.

Burj Dubai is part of the planned new urban development which also boasts the world's largest shopping and entertainment mall, and will be among landmark projects to be exhibited at the four-day event attracting 6,000 real estate professionals from all over the world.

Emaar Properties, globally acknowledged as one of the finest developers of lifestyle real estate in the Middle East region, has already begun construction of the Tower, which will be completed by 2008. Designed by Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the Burj Dubai Tower will cost approximately USD 1 billion. Turner International Construction are project and construction managers.

'Burj Dubai not just the world's tallest building, but represents a unique and harmonious partnership between the east and the west,' said Robert Booth, Executive Director, Emaar Properties who will address the ULI delegates at a special session on November 4 in New York. 'It is Emaar's crowning glory and we could not have had a better platform to introduce Burj Dubai to a more distinguished, international audience than in New York, the home of skyscrapers.

'As a planner and developer, I admire the ability of New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, to name perhaps a most famous few here in the US, to create unique urban environments with combinations of cultures, building types, and architectural styles unique in the world. Indeed skyscrapers have historically represented our quest for bettering our urban cores and have created some of the world's most desirable and admired places. The Burj Dubai will catapult Dubai into the same arena.

'The tower belongs to the whole world and will serve as a beacon to those who believe that success lies in daring to dream big. It is a symbol of Dubai's economic strength and aspirations of being the world's finest city that believes in safety, good governance and quality of life.'

The Burj Dubai celebrated a milestone in September with the completion of the first phase of construction, which was marked by an exclusive cement pouring ceremony witnessed by members of the Dubai Ruling Family.

The tower is part of the magnificent Burj Dubai District, which will be at the heart of Dubai's elegant Downtown. The development also comprises The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex, The Boulevard a 3.5km stretch of exquisite architecture drawing on styles from around the world, The Residences' exclusive upscale apartments and the stylish antiquity of The Old Town. It also has a man-made lake and landscaped parks.

The Dubai Mall itself will be of a scale and size never seen before. It will contain the largest indoor gold Souk, a vast space for fashions, an indoor aquarium, an external artificial lake and an entertainment and retail facility around the water's edge. On completion, The Dubai Mall expects to attract nearly 35 million visitors in the first full year of business, with a continuing growth of 20 to 30 per cent a year. The estimates are that by 2010 the total tourist market in Dubai will have reached 15 million visitors, a three-fold increase over the current level of about 5 million tourists.

The Residences at Burj Dubai is a choice of exclusive towers built on the shores of a crystal blue lake. The lifestyle at The Residences is urban with all the amenities of a metropolitan centre, but with the comforts and security of an exclusive community. The Old Town, a pedestrianised mid and low-rise community, is more than just a trademark lifestyle community. It is Emaar's finest hour.

An annual event on the New York calendar, ULI Fall Meeting highlights includes a host of speaker sessions, council meetings, conferences, mobile workshops and project analysis sessions. Emaar is one of the senior leading sponsor of the prestigious real estate trade show.

[Bahraini Spirit]

just read that in ameinfo, what a great render but i wish it was bigger.

[Clifster]

Originally Posted by juiced

Here's the old version

looks like the Grollo Tower

[Clifster]

they should build one of that in Shanghai !!!!!!!!

[Dubai-Lover]

giles has sent me the full size render
thank you man, you're great!!!!!

[Insane alex]

WOW! that is so awesome! :O

[dazz]

u/c photo
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/sou...51330975&cdi=0

[Dubai-Lover]

great
this is the first photo i see
and you found it

[AltinD]

On SSP the picture was called a fake, even the entire project was considered so ...

[Insane alex]

OMG! Foundation work already, this is great GO UAE!

[Dubai-Lover]

hehe, they also say it's 810m, i don't believe this


Who is to build the Burj?


Galadari with Tariq Baker of Dutco Group
Construction Week has learned that the main contractor for the world’s tallest tower has been finalised and that the announcement is to be made within the month.
It is likely to be a major local firm in joint venture with foreign partners.

Meanwhile, the main contractor for what is being positioned as the world’s largest shopping mall has taken up position at the site from 21st October.

After longer than anticipated evaluation process, the much-awaited Dhs2.7 billion Dubai Mall’s construction contract was awarded to the joint venture partnership of Dutco Balfour Beatty-Al Ghandi & Consolidated Contractors International Company (DBB/AG & CCC).

The industry is now expecting the award of the construction contract for the Burj Dubai that is proposed by developer Emaar Properties as not only the world’s tallest tower - but by far the tallest tower. Its nearest competitor, the Taipei 101 is 509 m while Burj Dubai is likely to be 300 m higher at around 810 m.

Work on Dubai Mall, which is one of the four elements of the Burj Dubai complex, has already started with piling works by Dutch Foundations being well advanced. These are scheduled to finish early next year, according to Emaar officials. The other main elements are the tower, the Residences and the Old Town, all clustered around a manmade lake.

Though the names of the shortlisted consortia were not made public, it is understood that Emaar had invited eight partnerships to bid for the Dubai Mall main construction contract. The industry was expecting the announcement of the contract for both the Dubai Mall and the Burj Dubai by the end of August. Dubai Mall is being positioned by developer Emaar as the world’s largest shopping mall.

Emaar said the contract to build the world’s largest retail development comprising 1.2 million m2 of gross space featuring 500 000 m2 of retail space, is worth Dhs2.7 billion. The project is to be completed by 2007.

Turner Construction International is Emaar’s project manager for The Dubai Mall. DPA Singapore is the mall’s architects while Meinhardt is the engineering consultant.

“Emaar has signed the joint venture partnership of DBB-AG & CCC to be their main contractors in the development of The Dubai Mall. Dutco Balfour Beatty has proved its merit on a number of our projects currently in various stages of development and we feel they have the capacity to deliver,” said Issam Galadari, Emaar properties executive director projects. “We will also shortly be nominating contractors for the Mall’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing works.”

The Burj Dubai development will incorporate, among other things the world’s tallest tower, the world’s largest retail development, a vast man-made lake, a distinctive landscaped park, a boulevard, an upscale residential complex, a seven-star boutique hotel and a town that takes residents back into the Arabia of old.

“This is no ordinary mall. There are design elements that will require great expertise. Our designers and engineers have ensured all factors flow in tandem with the overall design, look and feel of this unique mall which is indeed going to offer a lifestyle experience which goes beyond mere shopping,” Galadari added.

The Dubai Mall boasts many attractions including the world’s largest indoor Gold Souq, several food courts, Waterfront Atrium, Fountain Oasis, a dedicated high fashion area, Olympic sized ice-rink, The Aquarium and Kiddy Land.

Landscaped gardens and parklands with water features will add to the charm of the mall. In terms of convenience, some 15 000 parking spaces are planned. On completion, the mall hopes to attract 35 million visitors in the first full year of business, with a growth of 20% to 30% a year.