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| Burj Al Alam |
| Information |
| Location |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Status |
Under construction |
| Use |
Office, Hotel |
| Height |
| Antenna/Spire |
501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Roof |
455 m (1,492) (est.) |
| Technical details |
| Floor count |
108 |
| Companies |
| Architect |
Nikken Sekkei Ltd.[1] |
| Developer |
Dubai Properties, Fortune Group |
The Burj Al Alam ("World Tower" in English) is a 108 storey, 501 m skyscraper, under construction in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is designed to resemble a crystal flower. It is to become one of the world's tallest buildings. The tower is being built by the Fortune Group which also has a number of other projects in Dubai such as the Fortune Bay and Fortune Tower.
It will contain 74 floors of office space, a retail area at the base, and a high-end hotel and serviced apartments in the top 27 floors. The hotel section is to contain the highest hotel rooms in the world. The building will also feature a 6-storey crown that will contain a Turkish bath, sky garden, and other club facilities. Ground breaking occurred on 12 November 2006. The structure is expected to be completed by 2010.
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Coordinates: 25°10′53.48″N 55°16′22.86″E / 25.1815222, 55.2730167
