Burj Al Alam

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name= Burj Al Alam
location= Dubai, United Arab Emirates
status= Under construction
year_started built=2006
year_finished=2010
antenna_spire= 510 m (1.673 ft.)
roof= 455 m (1,492) (est.)
floor_count= 108
use= Office, Hotel
architect= Nikken Sekkei Ltd. [Cite web |title=Burj Al Alam - The World Tower: Page 21 |url=http://www.burjalalam.com/Burj_Brochure.pdf |publisher=Fortune Group |accessdate=2008-03-10]
developer= Dubai Properties, Fortune Group

The Burj Al Alam ("World Tower" in English) is a 108 story, 510 m hyperboloid 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 in 2010.

References

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Dubai

External links

* [http://www.burjalalam.com Official Website]
* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=259997 Burj Al Alam] on Emporis.com
* [http://www.burjdubaiskyscraper.com/2006/burjalalam/burj-al-alam.html Burj Al Alam renders]
* [http://www.ameinfo.com/81674.html Details of launch] - AME Info
* [http://gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10029103.html Another Article] - Gulf News
* [http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=100463&page=4 Construction photos]