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Emaar Properties, PJSC

About

Member Since: 2009

Member Offices: Dubai

Website: http://www.emaar.ae/index.aspx?page=home

Emaar Properties PJSC, a Dubai-based Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer and provider of premier lifestyles. Emaar has been shaping the landscapes and lives in the Emirate since the company’s inception in 1997.

The company specializes in creating value-added, master-planned communities that meet the full spectrum of lifestyle needs. A highlight of Emaar’s approach to developing integrated lifestyle destinations is Downtown Dubai, home of Burj Khalifa.

While continuing to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, Emaar has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its shareholders. Emaar’s focused expansion and diversification strategy sees it firmly positioned to take global center-stage as a multinational and diversified business group.

Fields of Expertise

Developer; Financial Industry; Owner (Buildings, Land)

Buildings

Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.

RANK
Name
Status

Completed

Architecturally Topped Out

Structurally Topped Out

Under Construction

On Hold

Proposed

Vision

Never Completed

Demolished

Competition Entry

Canceled

Proposed Renovation

Under Renovation

Renovated

Under Demolition

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Height
1 Burj Khalifa
828 m / 2,717  ft
2 Dubai Creek Tower
828 m / 2,717  ft
3 Marina 101
425 m / 1,394  ft
4 23 Marina
392.4 m / 1,287  ft
5 The Address Boulevard
370 m / 1,214  ft
6 Il Primo Tower
356 m / 1,168  ft
7 The Address Residence - Fountain Views III
331.8 m / 1,089  ft
8 The Address
302.2 m / 991  ft
9 Vida Za'abeel - Tower 1
301.5 m / 989  ft
10 The Address Beach Resort
301 m / 988  ft

Awards

The Address Beach Resort

Award of Excellence: The Address Beach Resort

Construction Award 2022

Ctbuh Leaders

Koen Meert

Koen Meert

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, Dubai, 2019 – Present

Dubai

Building Completions Timeline

Videos

22 October 2018

Polycentric vs. Monocentric: The Future of Vertical Urbanism?

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Research

22 August 2022

The World’s Highest Pools: A Deep Dive

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Research

03 January 2022

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2021: A State of Current Construction

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Associated companies

Emaar Hospitality Group

Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.

RANK
Name
Height
1 Burj Khalifa

828 m / 2,717 ft
2 Dubai Creek Tower

828 m / 2,717 ft
3 Marina 106

445 m / 1,460 ft
4 Marina 101

425 m / 1,394 ft
5 23 Marina

392 m / 1,287 ft
6 The Address Boulevard

370 m / 1,214 ft
7 Il Primo Tower

356 m / 1,168 ft
8 The Address Residence - Fountain Views III

332 m / 1,089 ft
9 The Address

302 m / 991 ft
10 Vida Za'abeel - Tower 1

302 m / 989 ft
11 The Address Beach Resort

301 m / 988 ft
12 Il Primo Tower 2

300 m / 984 ft
13 Opera Grand

288 m / 945 ft
14 Forte Tower 1

281 m / 923 ft
15 Marina Pinnacle

280 m / 919 ft
16 The Address Residence - Fountain Views I

280 m / 918 ft
16 The Address Residence - Fountain Views II

280 m / 918 ft
18 Boulevard Point

280 m / 918 ft
19 Vida Za'abeel - Tower 2

276 m / 905 ft
20 The Address Residence Sky View Tower 1

264 m / 867 ft
21 The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 1

260 m / 853 ft
22 Downtown Views II, Tower 1

259 m / 849 ft
23 Burj Vista Tower 1

255 m / 835 ft
24 Downtown Views II, Tower 2

246 m / 805 ft
25 Vida Residence Downtown Dubai

238 m / 782 ft
26 The Address Residence Sky View Tower 2

236 m / 773 ft
27 The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2

230 m / 755 ft
28 Vida Hotel and Residences - Dubai Marina Yacht Club

230 m / 754 ft
29 Emaar Square The Address Hotel & Residences

229 m / 753 ft
30 The Mansion at Burj Khalifa

227 m / 745 ft
31 Downtown Views II, Tower 3

214 m / 703 ft
32 Grosvenor House The Residence

210 m / 690 ft
32 Grosvenor House West Marina Beach

210 m / 690 ft
34 Le Reve

210 m / 689 ft
35 Tamani Hotel Marina

207 m / 679 ft
36 Harbour Views Tower 1

207 m / 679 ft
36 Harbour Views Tower 2

207 m / 679 ft
38 Downtown Views I

200 m / 656 ft
39 BLVD Heights Tower 1

200 m / 656 ft
40 Tower 42

198 m / 650 ft
40 Tower 52

198 m / 650 ft
42 The Address Dubai Mall

192 m / 629 ft
43 Horizon Tower

190 m / 623 ft
44 Al Sahab Tower I

187 m / 614 ft
45 29 Boulevard Tower 2

185 m / 607 ft
46 29 Boulevard Tower 1

185 m / 607 ft
47 Mesk Tower

185 m / 607 ft
47 Murjan Tower

185 m / 607 ft
49 Marina Terrace

183 m / 600 ft
50 Botanica Tower

179 m / 588 ft
51 JBR Area B Tower B03 T01

177 m / 581 ft
51 Sadaf 4

177 m / 581 ft
51 Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

177 m / 581 ft
54 Forte Tower 2

176 m / 577 ft
55 Dusit Residence

174 m / 571 ft
56 Bahar 1

171 m / 561 ft
57 Boulevard Plaza 1

168 m / 553 ft
58 Marina Plaza

166 m

545 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 38 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 6,728 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
59 KPM Tower

165 m / 541 ft
60 Bahar 3

161 m / 528 ft
60 Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach

161 m / 528 ft
62 Bahar 5

158 m / 518 ft
63 Time Place

158 m / 518 ft
64 Emaar Square Heights Residences

157 m / 515 ft
65 Murjan 1

151 m / 495 ft
65 Rimal 1

151 m / 495 ft
65 Sadaf 1 & 2

151 m / 495 ft
65 Sadaf 8

151 m / 495 ft
69 BLVD Heights Tower 2

150 m / 492 ft
70 Sadaf 6 & 7

149 m / 488 ft
71 Paloma Tower

146 m / 480 ft
72 Marina Tower

145 m / 476 ft
73 East South Ridge Tower 6

145 m / 475 ft
73 West South Ridge Tower 1

145 m / 475 ft
75 Emaar Square Office Tower

142 m / 466 ft
76 Boulevard Plaza 2

141 m / 463 ft
77 The Residences Tower 1

140 m / 459 ft
78 Marina Quays West Tower

140 m

459 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 41 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
79 Shams 1

139 m / 456 ft
80 Al Mass Tower

138 m / 453 ft
81 Amwaj 4

136 m / 446 ft
82 Marina Mansions

136 m / 446 ft
83 The Lofts East Tower

134 m / 440 ft
83 The Lofts West Tower

134 m / 440 ft
85 Ramada Downtown Dubai

134 m / 440 ft
86 Burj Views Tower 1

133 m / 438 ft
86 Burj Views Tower 2

133 m / 438 ft
86 Burj Views Tower 3

133 m / 438 ft
89 Murjan 5

133 m / 436 ft
89 Murjan 6

133 m / 436 ft
89 Rimal 3

133 m / 436 ft
89 Shams 2

133 m / 436 ft
89 Shams 4

133 m / 436 ft
94 Creek Horizon Tower 1

133 m

436 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 39 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
95 Rimal 5

130 m / 425 ft
96 Rimal 2

127 m / 415 ft
96 Sadaf 2

127 m / 415 ft
98 Creekside 18 Building Tower 1

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
98 Creekside 18 Building Tower 2

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
98 Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 1

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
98 Dubai Creek Residences South Tower 1

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
102 Al Yass Tower

124 m / 407 ft
103 Sadaf 5

123 m / 404 ft
104 8 Boulevard Walk

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
104 Attessa Tower

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
104 Creek Horizon Tower 2

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
104 Dubai Creek Gate - Tower 2

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
108 The Residences Tower 5

122 m / 400 ft
109 Rimal 4

120 m / 394 ft
109 Rimal 6

120 m / 394 ft
111 Bonaire Tower

119 m

390 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
111 East South Ridge Tower 5

119 m

390 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
111 Fairfield Tower

119 m

390 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
111 The Lofts Central Tower

119 m

390 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
111 West South Ridge Tower 2

119 m

390 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
116 Iris Blue

118 m

387 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 33 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 305 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
117 The Links East Tower

116 m

381 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 34 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
117 The Links West Tower

116 m

381 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 34 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
119 The Residences Tower 3

115 m / 377 ft
120 Blakely Tower

115 m / 376 ft
120 Sanibel Tower

115 m / 376 ft
122 Bahar 2

114 m / 373 ft
123 Shemara Tower

112 m

367 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 33 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
124 Amwaj 3

111 m / 363 ft
124 Murjan 4

111 m / 363 ft
126 Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 2

109 m

358 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 32 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
126 Dubai Creek Residences South Tower 2

109 m

358 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 32 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
128 Aurora Tower

106 m

348 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 31 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
129 Bahar 4

104 m / 342 ft
130 Gargash Tower

103 m / 337 ft
131 East South Ridge Tower 4

102 m

335 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 30 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
132 Burj Vista Tower 2

98 m / 322 ft
133 Fairooz Tower

98 m / 322 ft
134 Dubai Creek Gate - Tower 1

95 m

312 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 28 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
135 Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 3

92 m

302 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 27 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
135 Dubai Creek Residences South Tower 3

92 m

302 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 27 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
137 Beauport Tower

89 m

292 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 26 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
138 Amwaj Rotana

88 m

289 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 23 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 1,126 other buildings of the same Hotel function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
139 The Residences Tower 4

85 m / 279 ft
140 West South Ridge Tower 3

85 m

279 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 25 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
141 Anbar Tower

85 m / 279 ft
142 Delphine Tower

82 m

269 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 24 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 8,559 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
143 The Residences Tower 6

76 m / 249 ft
144 Emaar Square Residences A

70 m / 230 ft
145 Emaar Square Residences B

70 m / 228 ft
146 Emaar Square Residences D

62 m / 204 ft
147 Emaar Square Residences C

54 m

177 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 15 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 305 other buildings of the same Retail / Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
148 Grande

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149 Address Harbour Point Tower 1

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150 The Grand at Dubai Creek Harbour

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151 Burj Royale

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152 Address Harbour Point Tower 2

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153 Act One

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154 Act Two

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155 Beach Vista Tower 1

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156 Beach Vista Tower 2

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157 Dubai Twin Towers 1

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157 Dubai Twin Towers 2

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Statistics

Average Building Age*

12 Years

Most Common Function*

Residential (69%)

Most Common Material*

Concrete (94%)

* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database

Based on 62 buildings over 150 m height with a function
 
Based on 62 buildings over 150 m height with a material
 

Building Completions Timeline

Building Map

Construction Time Chart

NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.

Ctbuh Leaders At Emaar Properties, PJSC

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, Dubai, 2019 – Present

Koen Meert

Group Director, Structural Design, Emaar Properties, PJSC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Videos

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22 October 2018

Polycentric vs. Monocentric: The Future of Vertical Urbanism?

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22 October 2018

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21 October 2018

A Monument to the World: Dubai Creek Tower

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16 March 2017

Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series: How High Can We Go?

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18 October 2016

CTBUH Video Interview – Jon Pickard

Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Jon discusses the local economic impacts of tall buildings.

18 October 2016

CTBUH 2016 China Conference - Panel,"Tall Buildings and Context: How High Can We Go and Why Should We?"

Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates; Karl Almstead, Turner Construction Company; Andrew Nicholson, CBRE; Jon Pickard, Pickard Chilton; Ian Smith,...

16 October 2016

CTBUH Video Interview – Abrar Sheriff

Abrar Sheriff of Turner International is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Abrar discusses the planning and construction process for supertall...

12 November 2015

Interview: Nicholas Billotti

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26 October 2015

Interview: Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2015 CTBUH New York Conference at the Grand Hyatt...

06 November 2014

Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award: Wind Engineering the World’s Tallest

Peter Irwin, one of the founding partners of Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc. (RWDI), has led wind engineering on many of the world’s tallest...

Research

22 August 2022

The World’s Highest Pools: A Deep Dive

S. Isaac Work & Shawn Ursini, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

Tall building design has diversified and adapted to accommodate increased demand for distinctive amenities at a range of heights. Swimming pools are a classic feature...

03 January 2022

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2021: A State of Current Construction

CTBUH Research

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12 January 2021

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2020: COVID-19 Contributes To Dip in Year-On-Year Completions

CTBUH Research

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01 August 2020

Interactive Study on Skybridges of Significance

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25 June 2020

Curtain Wall Façades on the New Generation of Supertall Buildings Present and Future Directions

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20 March 2020

Interactive Study on The Tallest 20 in 2020: Then and Now

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This research paper undertakes a review of the 2012 report by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, “Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the...

30 January 2020

Tall Building Predictions for 2020

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The combined brains of the CTBUH editorial and database staff boldly predict what might happen across the global skyscraper industry in 2020. Check out our...

12 December 2019

Interactive Study on Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2019

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The year 2019 was remarkable for the tall building industry, with 26 supertall buildings (300 meters or taller) completed, the most in any year. This...

28 October 2019

Fifty Years of Fire Safety In Supertall Buildings

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As international design teams participated in the development of high-rise structures around the world, many of the concepts of fire-safe design first introduced in the...

29 July 2019

Highest Special-Purpose Spaces

Since humans first began constructing tall buildings, history has been cluttered with claims of all manner of “highest” records. In this study, we examine those...

CTBUH Initiatives Involving Emaar Properties

Burj Khalifa to Host 2018 Conference Opening VIP Reception

04 April 2018

CTBUH is pleased to announce that Emaar Properties is supporting the 2018 Conference as Diamond sponsor, and will host the Opening VIP Reception at Burj Khalifa.

CTBUH Team Travels to Dubai

31 January 2018

CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel-Miller traveled to Dubai in preparation for the 2018 Middle East Conference.

CTBUH and AIA Highlight 2017's Top Middle Eastern Architects

04 October 2017

CTBUH Dubai and AIA Middle East partnered to host an event that focused on this year's top Middle Eastern architects and interior designers.

Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings

13 October 2016

The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.

Changsha Regional Tour Report

20–21 September 2014

The tour began with the Broad Sustainable Building (BSB) campus including the New-Ark Hotel. The group also visited Broad’s construction site of a 59-story tower.

CTBUH, EMI Lead Emirates Tall-Building Study Trip

23–27 March 2014

Georges Binder, Belgium Country Leader, recently joined with Executive Master Immobilier to conduct a study trip on tall buildings to the United Arab Emirates.

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