Pentominium

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name=Pentominium


status=Under construction
antenna_spire= 618 m (2,028 ft)
roof= 516 m (1,693 ft)
top_floor= 516 m (1,693 ft)
floor_count= 120
groundbreaking=2007
est_completion=2011
opening=2011 (est.)
floor_area=convert|1625000|sqft|m2|-1
architect=Aedas
developer=Trident International Holdings

The Pentominium is a supertall skyscraper under construction in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. When completed, the current design will stand at 618 metres (2,028 ft), with 120 floors above ground. It has been designed by architects Aedas and funded by Trident International Holdings.

Projected record holder

Pentominium has the highest projected height of any all-residential building under construction or completed. It is expected to be convert|8|m|ft|0 taller than the Chicago Spire, which is under construction in Chicago. Among completed and under-construction buildings of any type, Pentominium is projected to be the sixth-tallest in the world.

Apartments and design

The word "Pentominium" is a portmanteau of penthouse and condominium. Each living space will have its own foyer and smart biometric access control. Every apartment will consist of either a half or a whole floor (more than 600 m²).

According to Trident, the design aim is to provide the most luxurious apartments in the world, with each residence having access to a 24-hour a day butler service. Trident have also secured deals with external companies to ensure owners can make use of a Rolls Royce or high-end sports car of their choice, and sailing trips on luxury yachts over the Persian Gulf.

The top floors of the Pentominium will contain a Sky Lounge, Sky Pool, Business Centre, and a private observation deck along with ladies & gentleman's health clubs and a cigar lounge, squash courts, a banqueting hall, and private theatre.

Location

This tower located on Dubai Marina next to Palm Jumeirah .

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Dubai
*Dubai Marina

External links

* [http://www.pentominium.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=pentonium-dubai-unitedarabemirates Emporis page]
* [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=410579/ Skyscrapercity Forum]
* [http://www.realtyna.com/dubai_real_estate/pentominium.html Realtyna pentominium page]