- The Index (Dubai)
Infobox Skyscraper
building_name=The Index
location=Plot- DIFCDubai
caption= A model of The Index at the Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2007
use=Mixed-use
roof=Convert|328|m|ft|0Cite web|title=The Index|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=35677|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com|accessdate=2007-09-26|abbr=on]
floor_count=80
groundbreaking=2005
est_completion=2008
opening=
elevator_count=31
floor_area=Convert|163471|m2|sqft|0
developer=Union Properties [Cite web|title=Union Properties: The Index|url=http://www.up.ae/site/content.aspx?id=2924&hdr=2922&sc=1610&sl=3312|accessdate=2007-10-10]
architect=Foster and Partners
engineer=Halvorson and Partners [Cite web |title=Halvorson and Partners |url=http://www.halvorsonandpartners.com/ |accessdate=2007-01-04]The Index is a
mixed-use skyscraper designed byFoster and Partners currently under construction inDubai ,United Arab Emirates . Thesupertall will be 328meter s (1,076 feet) tall and have 80floors .Cite web|title=The Index|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=228340|accessdate=2007-09-26|publisher=Emporis.com] Of those 80 floors, the lower 25 will beoffices and 47 will be forresidential use, including the world's highestapartment for a time when construction ends in 2008. The tower is oriented in such a way that the eastern and westernconcrete cores shelter the floors from the harsh, desertsun and the climatic effects of the area. Thesouth -facing facade will utilize extensivesun shade s to lower solar gain. A double heightsky lobby will separate the offices and apartments; recreational facilities like aswimming pool ,gym , andrestaurants will be located on the sky lobby.Construction gallery
References
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai External links
* [http://www.up.ae/index/ The Index] Official Site
* [http://www.up.ae/site/content.aspx?id=2924&hdr=2922&sc=1610&sl=3312 Union Properties: The Index]
* [http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/1309/Default.aspx Foster + Partners - Projects - The Index]
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